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About eab
At eab, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities strongerWe harness the collective power of more than 2,100 schools, colleges, and universities to uncover and apply proven practices and transformative insightsAnd since complex problems require multifaceted solutions, we work with each school differently to apply these insights through a customized blend of research, technology, and servicesFrom kindergarten to college and beyond, eab partners with education leaders, practitioners, and staff to accelerate progress and drive results across three key areas: enrollment management, student success, and institutional operations and strategy.
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 communitySee how we`ve been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.
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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 countryThe associate principal position works closely with a data analyst team finding data-based insights to help optimize enrollment outcomes for a diverse, and compelling portfolio of college and university clientsAssociate principals assist in all areas of our analysis which includes having a working understanding of how they are 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 goalsThis position requires the ability to master the interpretation of the analysis and to effectively work with clients.
This position will ideally be based in bloomington, mn; applicants in other eab office locations or who would be based remotely will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
Primary responsibilities:
Understanding how the economy, public policy, and public perception of the value of a college degree are affecting the behavior of students and their families
Learning the recent enrollment history for each client as well as their goals and objectives
Understanding the basics about how our analysis and simulations are constructed
Interpreting the descriptive slides and presenting the findings to clients
Utilization of the live simulation model to help clients set their aid policy
Monitoring the progress of clients towards their goals
Presenting 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
Because we work to both the academic calendar of colleges and the 18-month enrollment cycle (which has intense activity at specific points during the cycle), there are periods in which our work will require some evening or weekend work.
Basic qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of relevant work experience in which managing client/external relationships was a primary responsibility
3+ 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 articulately and persuasively present to clients and colleagues eab 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
Ideal qualifications:
Graduate degree
Project management experience
Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
Able to work and solve problems independently, and to ask for help when necessary
Benefits:
Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, eab offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; dependents and domestic partners eligible
401(k) retirement plan with company match
20+ days of pto annually, in addition to paid firm holidays
Daytime leave policy for community service or fitness activities (up to 10 hours a month each)
Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Phase back to work program for employees returning from parental leave
Infertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
Wellness programs including gym discounts and incentives to promote healthy living
Dynamic growth opportunities with merit-based promotion philosophy
Benefits kick in day one, see the full details here.
At eab, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.
To that end, eab is an equal opportunity employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needWe don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
