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EAB · 1 day ago

Associate Principal, Financial Aid Optimization

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$75K/yr - $100K/yr

7+ years exp

EAB is dedicated to making education smarter and communities stronger, partnering with over 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change. The Associate Principal, Financial Aid Optimization will work with a data analyst team to provide insights that optimize enrollment outcomes for colleges and universities, interpreting analyses and presenting findings to clients.

Higher Education

No H1B

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

Qualification

Data analysisClient relationship managementFinancial aid optimizationExcel proficiencyPresentation skillsTeam collaborationProject managementCommunication skills

Required

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

Preferred

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

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