Associate Data Analyst, Financial Aid Optimization

About the role

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 Data Analyst, Financial Aid Optimization. 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.

Responsibilities

• Send data requests to partners
• Work with partners to answer their questions related to collection of data
• Test data for integrity and work with partners to correct errors
• Keep partners and partner teams informed about data discrepancies and assist in resolution
• Cleanse partner data for statistical analysis
• Create charts and graphs for partner reports and apply template structures to individual partner
• Create PowerPoint presentations

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Ideal Qualifications