Description
The Implementation Consultant is a customer-facing role responsible for delivering the technical implementation of the Pathify platform and providing effective customer training. The position requires strong technical proficiency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and approachable way. This role supports customers through configuration, troubleshooting, and learning the platform, and includes periodic travel based on project needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead customers through all technical setup and configuration tasks and ensure each item is completed accurately and on time
- Serve as the primary technical and training contact for customers and internal stakeholders throughout the implementation
- Configure and troubleshoot user provisioning and flat file configurations, SSO configurations such as SAML, LMS and SIS integrations, and API-based applications
- Review and interpret scripting and configuration languages such as JavaScript, JSON, HTML, and CSS to identify and resolve issues
- Perform thorough initial troubleshooting before escalating a technical concern and follow established procedures when escalation is required
Travel to customer locations when in-person work is needed (generally less than 20%)
Deliver clear and engaging training sessions for both technical and non-technical customer teams to help them become confident users of the Pathify platformExplain technical concepts such as the basics of Pathify’s middleware, how user provisioning is structured, and the wide variety of integrations commonly used in higher educationUpdate training materials or implementation resources when assigned or when improvements are identifiedAdjust communication and teaching style based on the customer’s experience level and learning needsProvide best-practice recommendations by understanding the customer’s vision, goals, and intended student experience, and guide them toward approaches that strengthen platform adoption and engagement
Build positive, professional relationships with customers and represent the Implementation team with clarity and respectWork closely with the Project Manager to ensure aligned progress, shared updates, and accurate customer expectationsDocument technical configurations, task completion, and status updates to support continuity and long-term customer successCollaborate with Implementation, Support, Product, and other internal teams as needed to ensure a smooth customer experienceFollow all internal operational guidelines and expectationsIdentify and communicate customer needs, risks, or recurring issues to the appropriate internal teamsPerform other duties as needed to support customer success and Pathify’s goals
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Competencies :
High technical proficiency with the ability to understand and navigate code structures, configurations, and troubleshooting workflowsStrong ability to analyze technical problems, determine next steps, and take action independently before escalatingClear verbal and written communication skills, especially when explaining technical topics to customersProfessional presence and confidence when engaging with customers in both remote and in-person settingsStrong attention to detail when reviewing configurations, provisioning files, and integration settingsGenuine commitment to customer success and comfort leading customer conversationsAbility to quickly learn and master the Pathify platform and its integration patternsInterest in continuous learning and professional developmentCreative thinker capable of proposing practical, effective solutionsWorking knowledge of systems such as O365, Zoom, Student Information Systems including Ellucian, Oracle, Jenzabar, and Workday, SSO technologies such as SAML, LMS systems including Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, and D2L
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experienceThree to five years of experience in a technical, customer-facing implementation or consulting roleComfortable reading and working with XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, and SQL to support configuration and troubleshootingSkilled in configuring SAML SSO, implementing LMS / SIS or comparable integrations, managing user-provisioning processes, and working with API-driven connectionsUnderstanding of basic middleware concepts and how data flows between connected systemsExperience working in higher education and / or startup environments is beneficial
Benefits
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveTuition reimbursementVision insuranceIt’s time to change the way we think about the higher ed digital ecosystem. The truth is, there’s a massive void at the center of the higher ed digital ecosystem because there’s no centralized user experience unifying everything. Pathify is an innovative engagement hub that delivers a dynamic, personalized, and centralized experience to every user on any device. No more searching aimlessly for the right information. Pathify actively surfaces the personalized info and tools each user needs, from any school system. Create a clear path to student success and enrich your school identity with a meaningful and engaging digital campus experience — for the entire student lifecycle. Better technology and a better experience = happier students.