Providge Consulting

Higher Ed Salesforce Architect

Providge Consulting

full-time

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Location: New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

CloudERPSOAP

About the role

  • Architect and implement enterprise-level Salesforce solutions leveraging Education Cloud and other Salesforce products.
  • Design and maintain the Salesforce data model (EDA or custom) to support student lifecycle, advancement, and engagement strategies.
  • Lead the integration of Salesforce with campus systems (SIS, LMS, IAM, ERP).
  • Collaborate with functional teams (Admissions, Advancement, Advising, IT, etc.) to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.
  • Ensure platform governance, security, and data privacy compliance (FERPA, GDPR, etc.).
  • Provide leadership in Salesforce best practices, DevOps, CI/CD, and code quality.
  • Stay abreast of Salesforce product releases and propose adoption of new features.
  • Lead platform lifecycle planning, including sandbox management, testing strategies, and release management.
  • Define and enforce technical standards, documentation, and architectural blueprints.
  • Mentor junior admins and developers and serve as a thought leader in Salesforce architecture.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in Salesforce architecture, including 3+ years in a Higher Education setting.
  • Deep knowledge of Salesforce Education Cloud and EDA (Education Data Architecture).
  • Knowledge of core Salesforce products: Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud.
  • Experience with Salesforce integrations (Mulesoft, REST/SOAP APIs, middleware).
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce licensing models and platform capabilities.
  • Proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, and SOQL.
  • Experience with Salesforce DevOps tools (Copado, Gearset, AutoRABIT, etc.).
  • Salesforce Architect certifications (Application & System Architect, CTA preferred).
  • Preferred: Experience with third-party higher ed products: TargetX, UC Innovation, FormAssembly, Blackthorn, Affinaquest.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with campus systems (Banner, Workday, PeopleSoft, Canvas).
  • Experience leading Salesforce implementations or migrations in higher ed institutions.
  • Strong understanding of higher education processes: admissions, financial aid, student success, and alumni relations.
  • Salesforce Certified Education Cloud Consultant (preferred).
  • Experience with data analytics and Einstein/CRM Analytics.