Higher Education Ellucian Banner Consulting Services
Banner ERP consulting experience that’s pragmatic, exceptional, and dedicated to your success
Elevate Your Higher Education Projects with Proven Ellucian Banner Consultants
Discover the power of our unique Banner consulting approach at David Kent Consulting. We don’t just assemble a team; we orchestrate success. Your Kent Engagement Manager meticulously selects seasoned Banner consultants tailored to your project’s specific needs and duration. What sets us apart is the absence of rookies – only seasoned Banner ERP consultants grace our Banner consulting team. This strategic blend not only accelerates project timelines but also minimizes billable hours, outclassing competitors relying on less experienced talent. Choosing us isn’t just a service; it’s a strategic advantage defined by expertise, speed, and resource optimization, giving you an undeniable edge in the competitive landscape of higher education.
Fee Assessments, Detail Codes, Student Billing and Refunding, Collections, Daily Best Practices
CRM/Advance, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, Campaign Management, Workflow Optimization, Gift Processing Automation
Chart of Accounts Re-build, Calendar Year End Processes, Financial Reporting, Business Process Re-Imagineering, Operational Innovation, Endowment Management, Fixed Asset Module
OBBBA, Algorithmic Processing, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), CPOS Setup and Review, Module Training, Business Process Analysis & Strategy, FAFSA Simplification
HR/Payroll Implementations, Calendar Year End Processes, Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAF), Employee Self-Service, Web Time Entry, Leave, & Accuruals
Program Management, Course Registration, Start/End of Term Processing, Module Training, Transfer Credit, Student Data Accuracy and Record Management, Degree Works
Ellucian Banner ERP Technical Support Services
- Self-Service Banner 9 Implementations (SSB9)
- Banner Communication Management (BCM) Implementations
- Oracle RDBMS Upgrades
- eTranscript Implementations
- Managed Technical Services
- Weblogic to Tomcat Conversions
- Whole Banner System Implementation and Re-implementation
- Registration Load Testing
- Banner Document Management (BDM Implementations and Configurations
- Applications Manager (Automic, UC4) Process Flow Engineering
- Action Item Processing (AIP) Implementations
Feedback From Our Partners
"The Kent team has really helped us to maximize our efficientcy by re-imagining our operations data flows, processes, and automation."
Marlo Dolezal, Vice President of Finance and Administration
"The work that you were able to do has been transformative for our operations."
Michael A. Kempe, Director of Financial Aid
"When we pay for consulting I expect seasoned subject matter experts and a return on our investment. Kent is the only consulting firm that has consistently delivered top notch results at a fair price."
Jeff Lash, Director of Information Technology
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually when something feels harder than it should. That could be a Banner upgrade, cloud transition, financial aid changes, or just day-to-day processes taking too much time. We’re often brought in when internal teams are stretched or when an institution wants a clearer path forward without adding unnecessary overhead.
Yes, and that’s important. Banner doesn’t live in a silo. We support functional areas like Registrar, Financial Aid, and Finance, along with the technical side like integrations, performance, system configuration, and Banner environment optimization. That combination is what helps things actually stick.
Absolutely. We support Banner 9 and SSB9 implementations, cleanup, and optimization. That includes making sure the experience works for students and staff, but also that it’s maintainable long-term, not just something that looks good at go-live.
Yes. That includes integrations like Banner Communication Management (BCM), eTranscripts, and other connected systems, as well as broader efforts like cloud readiness, environment cleanup, and system modernization. The goal is to make Banner easier to work with, not more complicated.
Both. We work with colleges and universities across the U.S., including fully remote and hybrid engagements. Location isn’t a barrier to getting experienced Banner support. What matters more is having the right people working in your environment.
Most engagements begin with a discovery conversation to understand your institution’s goals, challenges, and timeline. From there, we develop a tailored consulting approach to align with your specific Banner environment and priorities.
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