Association for Institutional Research (AIR) · 3 weeks ago
Senior Data & Financial Analyst, Academic Affairs
College, AK
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$85K/yr - $94K/yr
8+ years expThe Association for Institutional Research (AIR) is seeking a Senior Data & Financial Analyst for Academic Affairs. This role is crucial in shaping academic and budgetary decisions, requiring collaboration with senior leadership and data experts to enhance strategic planning and governance at Babson College.
Association
Responsibilities
Lead the collection, validation, and integration of academic resource and faculty data (course schedules, course equivalents, and faculty releases; faculty banked courses and buyouts; AACSB faculty qualification status; faculty workload; faculty tenure, fourth-year review, contract renewal, sabbatical queue; Customized Work Pathways; and phased retirement)
Manage data integrity and reporting for faculty appointments and associated data in campus systems such as Workday, Faculty Success, Microsoft SharePoint, Edify, and others
Develop dashboards and visualizations (Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to provide real-time insight into academic operational and financial performance
Translate technical data into clear narratives and recommendations for senior leadership, and for presentation to the Board of Trustees and faculty committees
Collaborate with the Director, Institutional Research, Director, Academic Affairs Administration & Finance, and the Assistant Dean of Accreditation on compliance, accreditation, and rankings reporting (AACSB, NECHE, IPEDS, AAUP, USNWR, Princeton Review, and others)
Advise academic and administrative leaders by identifying trends, interpreting analytics, and recommending evidence-based strategies aligned with institutional priorities
Develop and maintain complex financial models related to enrollment, course supply and demand, faculty workload, and program cost recovery in collaboration with Admissions, Academic Programs, Student Financial Aid, Registrar, and Finance
Generate complex monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports on budgetary performance, providing transparency and accountability, ensuring compliance with institutional policies
Prepare multi-year projections for cost estimates and financial analyses in support of academic program development, strategic initiatives, and growth planning investments
Assist in the planning and development of the annual budget process in collaboration with the Director, Academic Affairs Administration & Finance, including analyzing funding requests and projecting resource needs for each fiscal year
Conduct regular reconciliations and audits of academic financial activity, including research and travel accounts, discretionary accounts, endowed/gift funds, special payouts (overloads, stipends, buyouts), and other allocations
Lead or contribute to institutional projects aimed at the continuous improvement of data and efficient financial operations by identifying inefficiencies, documenting workflows, and proposing improvements in systems and processes
Serve as the Academic Affairs liaison to data teams in Enrollment Management, the Registrar’s Office, and Institutional Research to align methodologies and share insights
Lead process improvement initiatives to strengthen data integrity, streamline reporting, and support new academic initiatives
Responsible for responding to ad hoc research and data analysis requests related to Academic Affairs strategy, operations, or policy changes
Uphold best practices in data governance, privacy, equity, and ethics, and stays current on institutional data security guidelines
Assume additional responsibilities and projects as required by Academic Affairs leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Required
8+ years in higher education data analysis, institutional research, or academic finance, with experience in accreditation reporting
Advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, macros), data visualization (Power BI/Tableau), and ERP systems (Workday preferred)
Experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel (advanced), SQL, and SharePoint
Experience with IPEDS, AACSB reporting standards, and common institutional surveys
Ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences and influence decisions
Strong financial acumen and experience with budget planning and reconciliation
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Must have a collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust across academic, administrative, and technical teams
High level of discretion, integrity, and commitment to data ethics and confidentiality
Experience in higher education, including academic governance, faculty roles, and academic program structures
Demonstrated ability to use leadership and independent judgment skills in complex data analysis and advising to support strategic growth outcomes
Preferred
Master's degree in data analytics, higher education administration, finance, or related field strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.
Starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year.
Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program.
Company
Association for Institutional Research (AIR)
The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) supports higher education professionals in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of data, and the strategic use of information for effective decision making and planning.
11-50 employees
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