Higher education institutions are getting a tech refresh.
UKG, known for its AI-powered workforce and HR solutions, has partnered with Ellucian to simplify administrative and workforce operations for colleges and universities. The integration merges UKG’s Workforce Operating Platform with Ellucian’s ERP and student information systems (SIS), aiming to create a seamless experience that improves productivity, efficiency, and flexibility for faculty, staff, and student employees.
Unified Workforce Data Across Campus
The partnership enables workforce data to flow automatically between Ellucian’s ERP/SIS and UKG’s suite of AI-driven HR solutions—including UKG Pro® Workforce Management, UKG Pro® Human Capital Management, and UKG Ready® HCM. Institutions will now have access to:
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Industry-leading time and attendance, scheduling, and pay capabilities
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Specialized time tracking for grant-funded roles
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Student-employee scheduling to meet audit and compliance requirements
For colleges managing complex funding sources and transient student workforces, these capabilities address long-standing administrative pain points.
AI and Automation at the Core
UKG’s platform brings AI-led recommendations and data-driven insights into workforce planning. By combining these insights with Ellucian’s higher education ERP and SIS data, institutions can:
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Optimize staffing across academic and non-academic roles
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Automate routine HR tasks
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Improve decision-making for resource allocation
“This partnership marks a pivotal moment for higher education institutions seeking to modernize workforce operations,” said Jay Dettling, Chief Partner Officer at UKG. “Our goal is to help colleges and universities achieve better business outcomes while supporting the people who make education and campus life possible.”
Co-Development and Enhanced Support
The collaboration will go beyond integration. UKG and Ellucian plan to co-develop their product roadmaps based on higher education needs and provide a unified customer support model. Features include:
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Co-implementation teams for faster deployment
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Customer advisory boards for ongoing feedback
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Streamlined onboarding for faculty, staff, and student employees
Jeff Dinski, Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at Ellucian, added, “Together, we’re helping schools stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape by offering solutions that are purpose-built for higher education.”
By uniting AI-driven workforce management with established higher education systems, this partnership signals a shift toward smarter, data-integrated campuses—particularly for institutions balancing frontline staff, student workers, and complex funding requirements.
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