Oracle Student Financial Aid Technical Lead

Lead the technical vision and delivery of Oracle Student Financial Aid solutions as a Technical Lead at Huron Consulting Group, based in Chicago's Illinois Medical District. In this full-time role, you'll drive the success of student financial aid system implementations for higher education institutions, combining deep technical expertise with hands-on leadership to transform how universities manage financial aid operations.

About the Role

As Oracle Student Financial Aid Technical Lead, you'll serve as the go-to technical authority on student financial aid system implementations and optimization. You'll own the technical architecture, guide a team of engineers through complex implementations, and ensure solutions deliver real impact for higher education clients navigating the ever-changing landscape of federal and institutional financial aid requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead technical design and configuration of Oracle systems supporting student financial aid operations, from needs assessment through go-live and optimization
• Mentor and supervise technical team members, setting standards for code quality, system architecture, and problem-solving
• Partner with higher education stakeholders to understand financial aid workflows, compliance requirements, and institutional priorities
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, optimize system performance, and implement best practices across financial aid platforms
• Design solutions that streamline FAFSA processing, aid packaging, verification workflows, and reporting across institutional systems
• Oversee knowledge transfer, documentation, and training to ensure client success and system sustainability
• Contribute to project planning, timelines, and resource allocation for student financial aid engagements

What We're Looking For

• Proven technical leadership experience with Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, or related enterprise financial systems in higher education
• Deep understanding of student financial aid processes, federal regulations (FAFSA, Title IV), and institutional aid systems
• Track record managing technical teams and mentoring engineers through complex implementations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to design scalable solutions for enterprise environments
• Excellent communication skills for translating technical concepts to higher education finance stakeholders
• Experience with system integration, data migration, and implementation project management

About Huron Consulting Group

Huron is a global consultancy focused on driving strategic growth, fostering innovation, and guiding organizations through transformation. Our team combines strategy, technical expertise, and creative problem-solving to help clients accelerate operational, digital, and cultural change—empowering them to own their future.

How to Apply

Ready to lead the next generation of student financial aid technology? Apply through this listing to join Huron's team in Chicago and make an impact on higher education.