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Northeastern University · 4 hours ago

Senior Director - Financial Enrollment Analytics

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$155K/yr - $224K/yr

10+ years exp

Northeastern University is seeking a Senior Director of Financial Enrollment Analytics to advance institutional financial goals through data analysis and predictive modeling. This role involves overseeing the design and implementation of analytical tools to inform key financial success indicators and support strategic planning.

Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the development of financial dashboards to support strategic planning, goal setting, and key investment opportunities that support the academic plan. Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling visual and narrative presentations for executive audiences and key stakeholders. Maintain dashboards and reporting systems (e.g., in Tableau) that provide real-time visibility into enrollment and revenue metrics across colleges, programs/divisions, and the global network

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Admissions, Financial Aid, Institutional Research, IT) to align enrollment and financial data from Workday and other enterprise systems, establishing consistent definitions and a single source of truth

Support the university business model by providing enrollment and revenue data anchors plus predictive models for scenario planning (e.g., in Workday Adaptive Planning) that inform university strategy and key investment decisions

Serve on data governance and reporting system integration teams related to admissions, financial aid, student, revenue, and expense information. Ensure standardized definitions and trustworthy data that support both routine reporting and ad hoc analytical inquiries, with AI-ready infrastructure for advanced machine learning and predictive modeling capabilities. Identify patterns and opportunities within large datasets from enterprise data warehouses, including Snowflake, using innovative AI and analytical techniques to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation

Oversee the design and execution of sophisticated analytical tools including trend analysis, performance benchmarking, and predictive modeling using machine learning and classical statistical techniques. Conduct comprehensive analyses of enrollment patterns, student cohort progression, net tuition revenue performance, and key financial indicators leveraging programming languages including Python and SQL

Qualification

Financial modelingPredictive modelingData visualizationStatistical analysisDatabase managementPythonSQLExcelMachine learningAI applicationsTableauPower BIData storytellingCommitment to data qualityLeadershipCollaborationStrategic thinking

Required

Master's degree in Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Institutional Research, or related field required; Doctorate preferred

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in higher education analytics, enrollment management, budget analytics, institutional research, financial planning, or related field

Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing analytical teams and complex projects

Demonstrated expertise in enrollment financial modeling and revenue forecasting in higher education settings

Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, Excel, and statistical analysis software such as R

Expert knowledge of data visualization and business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)

Strong database management and data wrangling skills with experience in cloud data warehouse systems such as Snowflake and data preparation tools like Tableau Prep

Experience with predictive modeling, machine learning, AI applications, and advanced statistical methodologies

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI with cloud-based enterprise data platforms, e.g., Microsoft Azure

Proficiency in enterprise planning systems (e.g., Workday Adaptive Planning) for financial modeling and scenario planning

Experience developing and deploying analytics through internal applications

Commitment to leveraging analytics in service of institutional mission, student success, and financial sustainability

Deep understanding of higher education enrollment management principles, financial aid strategies, and revenue dynamics

Exceptional strategic thinking skills with demonstrated ability to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities

Effective collaborator across functional areas who builds productive partnerships with diverse stakeholders

Proven ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations through data storytelling and compelling visualizations

Forward-thinking approach to leveraging emerging technologies and methodologies, including artificial intelligence

Commitment to data quality, methodological soundness, and evidence-based decision-making

Preferred

Doctorate preferred

Teaching or training experience preferred

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement-

Commuting & transportation

Company

Northeastern University

Glassdoor4.3

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.

Founded in 1898

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.northeastern.edu/cri/

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