Senior Salesforce Consultant – UC Innovation ascend – in the USA or Canada

Cloud for Good is seeking an experienced technology professional who will be a hands-on Salesforce configuration and declarative development specialist to work specifically on projects for our Higher Education clients. This person should be an expert with Salesforce configurations and/or declarative development and have some experience in consulting or with working directly with Higher Education organizations. They should have a demonstrated ability to configure Salesforce according to best practices as well as experience configuring UC Innovation ascend software products.  

Location: Virtual: Home-based office in the US or Canada 

Work Authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA or Canada. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

  • A minimum of 3 Salesforce certifications including the Salesforce.com administrator certification and at least one consulting certification (certifications in multiple Clouds preferred) 
  • UC Innovation ascend certification or similar certifications preferred 
  • Strong Salesforce configuration knowledge 
  • Experience implementing Salesforce 
  • Understanding of common business processes for nonprofits (major gift processing, moves management, and volunteer hour tracking) or higher education institutions (executive education program management, student retention, recruitment and admissions, and advancement) 
  • Experience consulting on Salesforce implementations (3+ years of experience preferred; agile methodology experience preferred) 
  • Strong consulting skills, including project and time management, communication, and teamwork/collaboration 
  • Demonstrated success in designing and configuring complex solutions 
  • Proven track record of continuously improving organizations 
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education/experience required 

 

Key Skills 

  • Strong time management skills 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Intellectual curiosity 
  • Passion for continuous learning 
  • Presentation skills 

 

Main Responsibilities 

  • Maintain up-to-date, accurate knowledge of EDA 

 

Working Successfully at CFG  

Cloud for Good is a client-service organization, and as a member of our fully remote team, there are a few non-negotiables that enable collaboration, professionalism, and exceptional client outcomes. We succeed when our teams work in partnership with clients, communicate proactively, and uphold the standards that make Cloud for Good a trusted partner. 

  • Travel Requirements 
    • All roles at Cloud for Good include a travel component. Business travel—both domestic and international—may be required based on project and client needs. The amount of travel will vary by role but is generally expected to be up to 20% annually. Travel is considered an essential part of this position and supports effective client engagement, collaboration, and company representation. 
  • Work Environment 
    • Cloud for Good is a fully remote company. Team members are expected to maintain a professional, distraction-free workspace that is camera-ready for video meetings. Collaboration takes place across Zoom, Office 365, Salesforce, and Slack during standard business hours (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in your local time zone). 
  • Client Time Zone Alignment 
    • As a team member, you may be required to adjust your work hours to align with your key client’s time zone to support effective communication, collaboration, and project delivery. Flexibility and coordination with your Project Lead (Services) will help ensure success in this client-facing role. 

 

Disclaimers

  • Equal Opportunity Commitment

    • At Cloud for Good, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and adhere to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We do not discriminate in employment decisions or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

    • Our commitment to non-discrimination applies across every location in which our company operates, and it encompasses all aspects of employment.

    • Cloud for Good strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities to apply. Our commitment to diversity not only strengthens our workplace culture but also drives better outcomes for our clients. 

    • We value inclusivity and want applicants who may require special assistance or accommodation during the interview process to know we’re here to assist you

  • Use of AI in Interviewing
    • At Cloud for Good, we believe in conducting interviews that are fair, equitable, and designed to evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and experience, with the organization. To ensure that all candidates are given an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities, we prohibit the use of AI or any other type of machine learning tools during the interview process.
    • Candidates are expected to participate in the interview process remotely using video conferencing. Any attempt to use AI or similar technology to respond to interview questions, analyze or provide feedback on the interview process, or perform any other interview-related tasks is strictly prohibited and will be considered a violation of our policy and may result in disqualification from the interview process.
    • We understand that some candidates may have disabilities or other circumstances that require accommodation during the interview process. In such cases, we will make reasonable accommodations to enable candidates to participate in the interview process to the best of their ability. However, we do not permit the use of AI or similar technology as a substitute for direct participation in the interview.