Associate Data Analyst, Financial Aid Optimization

EAB•Richmond, VA

5d•$50,000 - $52,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Our data analysts are an integral part of a small team focused on finding data-based insights to help optimize enrollment outcomes for college and university partners. Analysts work in tandem with the principals of the firm and each other to interpret for partners the real-world implications of enrollment data. This position may require travel to a number of college campuses intermittently throughout the year. This role is based in Richmond, VA or Minneapolis, MN.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, problem solving and conceptual skills
Proficient with PC and Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to communicate and collaborate in person, via email, and on the phone

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with college enrollment and/or financial aid programs, preferably in the non-profit sector
Experience conducting analyses using Microsoft Access
Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server and Transact-SQL
Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
Able to work and solve problems independently, and to ask for help when necessary
Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration.

Responsibilities

Sending data requests to partners
Working with partners to answer their questions related to collection of data
Testing data for integrity and working with partners to correct errors
Keeping partners and partner teams informed about data discrepancies and assisting in resolution
Cleansing partner data for statistical analysis
Creating charts and graphs for partner reports and applying template structures to individual partner
Creating PowerPoint presentations

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans
Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents
Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities