Jenzabar

Jenzabar

Cloud-based campus SIS and ERP

Overview

Jenzabar provides cloud-based software for higher education, combining SIS and ERP on a single platform to manage student data, finances, and administration. Its products, including Jenzabar One and Jenzabar SONIS, run in the cloud and are accessed via subscription, with additional services like implementation, training, and support. It differentiates itself by focusing on higher education and offering an integrated SIS-ERP solution tailored for campuses, with real-world results such as enrollment growth at Reinhardt University. Its goal is to help colleges and universities become digitally responsive, attract and retain students, and improve operational efficiency through scalable cloud solutions.

About Jenzabar

Simplify's Rating
Why Jenzabar is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise Software

Education

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$60M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Robert A. Maginn reappointed CEO April 2024 drives innovation and growth.
  • Google Cloud partnership enhances SIS scalability with AI and Kubernetes by 2026.
  • Spark451 acquisition bolsters enrollment marketing amid demographic shifts.

What critics are saying

  • Workday Student displaces Jenzabar clients via cloud AI in 12-24 months.
  • Anthology Blackbaud erodes Campus Marketplace revenue in 6-12 months.
  • Technolutions Slate CRM bypasses Jenzabar with 40% faster processing now.

What makes Jenzabar unique

  • Jenzabar One integrates SIS, ERP, and LMS for unified campus management.
  • Campus Marketplace public API enables programmatic data access and third-party integrations.
  • Cloud Jenzabar Finance unifies financial modules with student systems seamlessly.

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Funding

Total Funding

$60M

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Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

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Business Wire
Sep 17th, 2025
Jenzabar President and COO Sam Burgio Wins 2025 Executive of the Year Award

Jenzabar President and COO Sam Burgio wins 2025 Executive of the Year award. Burgio Honored for Outstanding Achievement in Powering Jenzabar Growth and Enabling Institutional and Student Success Across Higher Education BOSTON-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Jenzabar, Inc., a leading provider of technology solutions for higher education, today announced that President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sam Burgio has been named a Gold Stevie Award winner for Executive of the Year in the 2025 Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. The award recognizes Burgio's leadership in guiding Jenzabar through a year of record growth and accomplishment during which more than 134 higher education institutions selected Jenzabar solutions to transform campus operations and deliver more modern student and staff experiences. Jenzabar announced that President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sam Burgio has been named a Gold Stevie Award winner for Executive of the Year in the 2025 Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Share As President and COO, Burgio is responsible for advancing Jenzabar's corporate strategy and vision, driving operational efficiency throughout the company, and establishing and strengthening relationships with customers, partners, and industry leaders. "Higher education is facing rapid upheaval from internal and external forces. In my role as President and COO of Jenzabar, it is my mission to help institutions alleviate these challenges with effective strategy, solutions, and support," said Burgio. "I am honored to receive this award, but I am even more proud of Jenzabar's accomplishments and the team's strong commitment to being more than just a technology vendor or service provider to institutions. Jenzabar is a true partner that can offer unparalleled support in otherwise challenging and unpredictable times. I am excited to lead such a strong company, and I look forward to seeing how Jenzabar and our client institutions can innovate and advance higher education." Since 2024, Burgio has served as Jenzabar's President. Before that, Burgio operated as the company's COO, achieving key milestones during his tenure, including the development of AI-powered technologies within the Jenzabar solution portfolio, forging a multi-year, strategic partnership with Google Cloud, and securing Jenzabar One as a leader in the cloud SIS market. Under his leadership, Jenzabar became the most-selected SIS on the market for the fourth consecutive year and earned superlative recognition for its cloud solutions, front-line customer service, and technical support strategy and implementation in 2024. Prior to becoming President and COO of Jenzabar, Burgio spent more than two decades with the company as Executive Vice President and General Manager. Previously, he was the Dean of Student Enrollment at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston and also held executive leadership roles in educational technology product and consulting firms. Burgio holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The State University of New York at Oswego and a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University. About Jenzabar Jenzabar is a leading provider of technology solutions for higher education, delivering integrated ERP, SIS, and point solutions to over 1,350 campuses worldwide. Jenzabar empowers institutions to improve operational efficiency, foster student success, and meet the demands of today's students. For more information, visit www.jenzabar.com. Media: Gail Scibelli Marketbridge for Jenzabar [email protected] BOSTON-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Enrollment marketing and admissions experts Spark451, a Jenzabar Company, today announced the findings of its 14th annual College-Bound Student Survey and Parent Survey of College-Bound Students. The research revealed that academic quality was still the primary factor for both students and parents when choosing a school, but campus safety, political climate, and institutional values also played key roles in the college decision process. The College-Bound surveys were co... BOSTON-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Jenzabar today announced that more than 100 institutions selected Jenzabar solutions in the first half of 2025... BOSTON-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Jenzabar, Inc., a leading provider of technology solutions for higher education, today announced that 134 institutions selected Jenzabar solutions in 2024, marking another year of strong growth and highlighting higher education's continued trust in Jenzabar's vision for the future. In addition to selecting Jenzabar One and Jenzabar SONIS, higher education leaders deepened their partnerships with Jenzabar by adding solutions like Jenzabar Financial Aid, Jenzabar Retentio...

Business Wire
Oct 22nd, 2024
Jenzabar One Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for North America Higher Education SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Student Information Systems

BOSTON-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Jenzabar, Inc., a leading technology innovator in higher education, today announced that Jenzabar One was named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: North America Higher Education SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Student Information Systems 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US51810524, September 2024).

Business Wire
Oct 1st, 2024
Jenzabar Builds Momentum in the First Half of 2024 With Marked Growth, Industry Recognition, and Continued Innovation

Committed to providing customers with cutting-edge tools, Jenzabar launched its cloud version of Jenzabar Finance, empowering higher education institutions with advanced financial management capabilities.

Yahoo Finance
May 29th, 2024
Jenzabar Wins a Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Awards for Innovation, Excellence, and Dedication to Customer Service

Jenzabar's implementation team also won a Silver Award for Best Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year in the 2024 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

Business Wire
May 8th, 2024
Jenzabar Unveils Public API for Campus Marketplace Designed to Enhance Data Analyses, Streamline Operations, and Improve Reporting

Jenzabar unveils Public API for Campus Marketplace designed to enhance data analyses, streamline operations, and improve reporting.

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