EAB is hiring: Associate Data Analyst, Financial Aid Optimization in Saint Paul

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. 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. 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. Associate Data Analysts work with more senior Data Analysts to collect and assemble student-related enrollment and financial aid data, create descriptive charts and graphs, and prepare data to be used in forecasting models based on statistical analysis. Sending data requests to partners • Working with partners to answer their questions related to collection of data • Testing data for integrity and working with partners to correct errors • Keeping partners and partner teams informed about data discrepancies and assisting in resolution • Cleansing partner data for statistical analysis • Creating charts and graphs for partner reports and applying template structures to individual partner • Bachelor's degree • Proficient with PC and Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Ability to communicate and collaborate in person, via email, and on the phone Familiarity with college enrollment and/or financial aid programs, preferably in the non-profit sector • Experience conducting analyses using Microsoft Access • Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server and Transact-SQL • Able to work and solve problems independently, and to ask for help when necessary • We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day. 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 • 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 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 are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard. We 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.