Associate Principal, Financial Aid Optimization

Wisr•Minneapolis, MN

35d•$75,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve. At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards. For more information, visit our Careers page. The Role in Brief: Associate Principal, Financial Aid Optimization Our Financial Aid Optimization division provides custom revenue optimization models designed to meet strategic enrollment objectives for client colleges and universities across the country. The Associate Principal position works closely with a data analyst team to find data-based insights to help optimize enrollment outcomes for a diverse and compelling portfolio of college and university clients. Associate Principals assist in all areas of our analysis, which includes having a working understanding of how analysis is constructed, coordinating project deliverables and meetings, interpreting and presenting the analysis to clients, and working to help clients formulate the best strategic uses of financial aid to achieve their enrollment goals. This position requires the ability to master the interpretation of the analysis and to effectively work with clients. This hire may be based in Richmond, VA; Washington, DC; or Bloomington, MN; this position is also open to remote employment within the continental United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
7+ years of relevant work experience in which managing client/external relationships was a primary responsibility
5+ years of experience in admissions or financial aid at a four-year college or university
Experience aligning strategic insights and solutions to client goals
Professional or academic experience with a quantitative or data analysis focus
Ability to persuasively present to clients and colleagues EAB's commitment to forward leaning, innovative strategies that successfully achieve their desired outcomes
Proven relationship building, collaboration/teamwork orientation, and ability to influence for win-win outcomes
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel up to 25% - this position requires travel to 15 - 20 college campuses during the summer and fall and intermittently throughout the rest of the year

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree
Experience with graduate, professional, or law admissions financial aid
Experience leading large projects or events
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

Understand how the economy, public policy, and public perception of the value of a college degree are affecting the behavior of students and their families
Learn the recent enrollment history for each client, as well as their goals and objectives
Understand the basics of how our analysis and simulations are constructed
Interpret the descriptive slides and present the findings to clients
Utilize the live simulation model to help clients set their aid policy
Monitor the progress of clients toward their goals
Present to committees and boards to educate and instill institutional knowledge and lead discussions on performance trends and simulations regarding enrollment and financial aid
Answering ad hoc data-related and policy questions

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