Prosci Change Management Consultant | Remote | 25% Travel
Ellucian · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead change management for higher education.
- Develop and execute transformation strategies.
- Engage stakeholders and drive adoption.
- Requires Prosci certification and higher ed experience.
- Remote role with some travel required.
About the role
About Ellucian
Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
About The Opportunity
Bilingual (English/Spanish strongly preferred)
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Travel: Up to 25% travel (approximately once per month)
Ellucian is seeking a Prosci Change Management Consultant to join our Strategic Services team. In this role, you will help higher education institutions successfully navigate complex organizational and technology transformations by aligning people, processes, and technology.
This role sits at the intersection of strategy, technology, and human-centered transformation. You will partner closely with institutional leadership, faculty, administrators, and staff to develop and execute organizational change management strategies that drive adoption, reduce resistance, and maximize long-term value from technology investments.
The ideal candidate brings a strong consulting mindset, hands-on organizational change management experience, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels within higher education environments.
What you will bring
Lead Organizational Change Initiatives
- Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies for enterprise technology and business transformation initiatives
- Tailor change approaches to the unique culture and operational needs of higher education institutions
- Partner with institutional leadership teams to align transformation goals and stakeholder expectations
Drive Stakeholder Engagement & Adoption
- Build strong relationships with faculty, staff, students, and executive leadership
- Conduct stakeholder assessments and develop engagement strategies to foster buy-in and adoption
- Identify resistance points and implement proactive mitigation strategies
Communication & Training
- Create and execute communication plans that clearly articulate the vision, value, and impact of transformation initiatives
- Design and deliver training programs, workshops, and enablement materials for end users and leadership teams
- Facilitate executive presentations, change workshops, and adoption sessions
Organizational Readiness & Consulting
- Conduct organizational readiness assessments and impact analyses
- Evaluate organizational culture, business processes, and technology ecosystems to recommend holistic change solutions
- Define success metrics and KPIs to measure adoption and program effectiveness
Collaboration & Delivery
- Work cross-functionally with Customer Success, Professional Services, Product, and client leadership teams
- Support multiple client engagements simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment
- Lead virtual meetings and workshops while managing remote client relationships effectively
What You Will Bring
- 4–10 years of experience in Organizational Change Management, Consulting, Customer Success, or Transformation Leadership
- Prosci Certification or certification in a recognized change management methodology
- Experience leading enterprise change initiatives within higher education or ERP/SaaS transformation environments
- Strong understanding of higher education operations and institutional structures
- Experience supporting ERP platforms such as Banner, Colleague, Workday, Oracle, or similar enterprise systems
- Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to influence executive leadership and navigate complex organizational environments
- Experience designing and delivering training and communication strategies
- Comfortable working in a remote environment with up to 25% travel
Extra Credit
- Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)
- Advanced degree in Business, Organizational Development, Change Management, Higher Education, or related field
- Experience within consulting or client-facing professional services organizations
- Familiarity with cloud/SaaS transformation initiatives and IT governance models
What makes #Ellucianlife
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible time off
- Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
- 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
- Parental Leave
- 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
- Telemedicine
- Wellness
- Headspace Care (mental health)
- Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
- RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
- Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
- Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
We Foster a learning culture with:
- Education Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities
- LinkedIn Learning
Key skills/competency
- Prosci Change Management
- Organizational Transformation
- Higher Education
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication Strategy
- Training Design
- ERP Systems
- Client Relationship Management
- Consulting Mindset
- SaaS Transformation
Skills & topics
- Prosci Change Management Consultant
- Change Management
- Organizational Transformation
- Higher Education
- Consulting
- Stakeholder Engagement
- ERP Transformation
- SaaS Transformation
- Remote
- Prosci Certified
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Prosci certification and higher education change management experience.
- Showcase relevant experience: Detail your work with ERP/SaaS transformations and stakeholder engagement.
- Address the bilingual preference: Mention fluency in English and Spanish if applicable.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your consulting approach and handling resistance.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Prosci Change Management Consultant role at Ellucian?
- The primary focus is to help higher education institutions navigate organizational and technology transformations by aligning people, processes, and technology, ensuring successful adoption and maximizing value from investments.
- Is this Prosci Change Management Consultant position fully remote?
- Yes, this position is 100% remote and based in the U.S., with up to 25% travel required for client engagements.
- What are the key qualifications for the Ellucian Prosci Change Management Consultant role?
- Key qualifications include 4-10 years of experience in Organizational Change Management, a Prosci Certification, experience in higher education or ERP/SaaS transformations, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Does Ellucian prefer bilingual candidates for the Prosci Change Management Consultant position?
- Yes, bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred for this role.
- What kind of travel is expected for this remote Prosci Change Management Consultant role?
- Up to 25% travel is expected, which translates to approximately one trip per month, to support client engagements.
- What types of technology transformations will this Prosci Change Management Consultant be involved in?
- The role involves leading change for enterprise technology and business transformations, particularly focusing on ERP/SaaS platforms common in higher education.
- What does Ellucian offer its employees in terms of benefits?
- Ellucian offers comprehensive health coverage, flexible time off, a Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account, 401k matching, parental leave, charitable days, telemedicine, wellness programs, and caregiver support.
- How important is experience with higher education operations for this role?
- A strong understanding of higher education operations and institutional structures is very important, as the role involves tailoring change approaches to these specific environments.