Associate Data Analyst, Financial Aid Optimization
EAB•Bloomington, MN
•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
- Associate Data Analysts work with more senior Data Analysts to collect and assemble student-related enrollment and financial aid data, create descriptive charts and graphs, and prepare data to be used in forecasting models based on statistical analysis.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
