New York, United States
Functional Lead
Terms: 1 yr contract
Target Pay Rate: $77/hr C2C
Interview Process: 2 rounds
Work schedule details: Remote
Location: Anywhere in the US
Required Skills:
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Proven experience delivering advanced (Level 2/Level 3) functional support for PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.
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Demonstrated expertise in Student Records, Advising, and Admissions modules.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and assess downstream impacts.
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Deep understanding of system configuration, academic business processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
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Excellent collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively across business, IT, and stakeholder groups.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing training and documentation.
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Ability to provide cross-module functional support within PeopleSoft Academic solutions.
Role Overview
The Functional Lead for PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (Academics) will provide advanced functional leadership and Level 2/Level 3 support for core academic modules, including Student Records, Advising, and Admissions. This role is responsible for driving issue resolution, process improvements, and best-practice adoption to ensure the system effectively supports academic operations, regulatory compliance, and evolving institutional needs.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide advanced (Level 2/Level 3) functional support for PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, with a focus on Student Records, Advising, and Admissions.
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Lead the analysis and resolution of complex functional incidents, including root cause analysis and impact assessment of system changes.
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Partner with business users, IT teams, and key stakeholders to gather requirements, drive consensus, and deliver effective solutions.
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Support and enhance system configuration aligned with academic policies, processes, and regulatory requirements.
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Develop and maintain functional documentation, process flows, and configuration guides.
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Create and deliver end-user training, job aids, and change management materials to support adoption and continuous improvement.
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Provide cross-module functional support as needed and contribute to broader PeopleSoft Campus Solutions initiatives.
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Promote best practices and continuous improvement across academic systems and processes.
Preferred Qualifications
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Broad functional experience across PeopleSoft Campus Solutions academic modules.
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Prior experience serving as a functional lead or subject matter expert in a higher education environment.