Job Description

Responsible for providing analytic support across the organization to enable better data-driven decision making and planning by senior management. As part of the ‘Business Intelligence’ function, the Analyst will assist with:

• Establishing an enterprise-wide approach to data management.
• Improving information accessibility and horizontal information sharing across the organization.
• Creating a unified and integrated view of our core data aligned with main institutional objectives.
• Streamlining manual report generation through a combination of automation and outsourcing/offshoring.

BENEFITS Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription drug coverage, Paid Life Insurance, Wellness program, Health Spending Account (HSA), Paid holidays, Paid vacation, Long term disability leave, 401K, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Assistance CULTURE Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our employees. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody. ACT WITH INTEGRITY We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our employees, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable. CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential. COMMIT TO EMPLOYEE SUCCESS We are committed to our employees’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions to the organization and to our students. PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges. HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small. WORK AS ONE We believe that cooperative, supportive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships, show respect and humility when interacting with each other, and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together we win together - as one - ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts. RESPONSIBILITIES PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Play key role in cross-functional reporting and analytics efforts across multiple business units.
• Identify reporting needs and create/improve daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Assemble and summarize data, make presentations of findings, and provide recommendations for cost savings and process improvement to senior management.
• Conduct trending, forecasting, predictive modeling to identify patterns and get to the root causes.
• Develop and maintain reports and metrics to track employee performance management.
• Document and update existing standard operating procedures, process maps and org charts.
• Standardize cross-departmental data definitions, KPIs, and calculations.
• Share knowledge, expertise and best practices with new and existing analysts throughout the company.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, CIE, and internal UMA policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalates any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

SKILLS & CORE ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into snapshots appropriate for senior management use.
• Ability to analyze data and understand business needs to recommend additional or improved ways to view the business.
• Experience with creating dashboards using BI Tools (i.e. PowerBI or Tableau)
• Ability to work with SQL databases (i.e. T-SQL)
• Detail and deadline oriented, flexible to rapid change.
• Strong operational, organizational, analytical, and technical skills.
• Analytical thinker/mind-set with proven ability to solve complex problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically an ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
• Proven experience with MS office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Advanced Excel (formulas, Pivot Tables, Charting/Visualizations, Reporting and Dashboard building experience, VBA a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to learn new computer systems.
• Experience with financial and operational modeling.
• Forecasting and statistical modeling (i.e. R, SAS, SPSS)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Minimum of Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Math, Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in business, process, and operations initiatives. Advanced math and statistical skills.
• Education Industry and call center experience a plus.

REQUIREMENTS Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship and if so, work authorization must be valid for at least 6 months from now. Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into snapshots appropriate for senior management use Minimum 1 year experience in business, process, and operations initiatives Ability to analyze data and understand business needs to recommend additional or improved ways to view the business. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed Given this list of states - AL, DE, FL, GA, IN, IA, NE, OH - Do you live in one of these 8 states or, if not, are you able to relocate to Florida, or one of the other states listed, within 2 weeks of your start date? Minimum of Bachelors degree Knowledge in: Creating dashboards using BI Tools (i.e. PowerBI or Tableau) Knowledge in: Work with SQL databases (i.e. T-SQL) Knowledge in: Excel (formulas, Pivot Tables, Charting/Visualizations, Reporting and Dashboard building experience) Knowledge in: Experience with MS office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Requisition #ckhxuzmfm1a6z0no0s1802a2b