Budget, Strategic Enrollment and Financial Analyst

Job Description: The Budget, Strategic Enrollment and Financial Analyst supports institutional planning through data-driven analysis at the intersection of enrollment, finance, and academic strategy. This role enhances data infrastructure and reporting capabilities to provide actionable insights related to enrollment forecasting, retention, and financial modeling. The position partners with academic and administrative leadership to support annual and multi-year budget planning and drive informed decision-making.Develop and maintain tuition revenue forecasts based on enrollment trends. Provide projections to support institutional budget planning and resource allocation decisions.Build and maintain models that track student progression, including retention, transfer, change of major, and graduation patterns. Simulate the impact of proposed changes on enrollment and financial outcomes.Design, develop, and maintain standardized reports and dashboards to monitor enrollment performance against institutional goals and identify trends or anomalies.Partner with schools and departments to provide tools and analysis to support enrollment, revenue, and expense forecasting at the program level.Participate in the design and implementation of enrollment and financial planning models within institutional systems. Collaborate with Deans, department chairs, and administrative leaders to align data analysis with planning needs. Requirements:Bachelor's degree required3 to 5 years of experience in higher education enrollment, institutional research, or data managementStrong understanding of student enrollment behaviors, including retention, transfer, change of major, and graduation patternsExperience developing analytics dashboards and user-friendly reportsProficiency in querying, extracting, aggregating, and validating data to ensure reporting accuracyAbility to communicate complex data insights clearly to non-technical stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals across functions and varying levels of the organization Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in higher education, data analytics, statistics, or a related fieldExperience with enrollment modeling, financial aid modeling, or institutional planning systemsFamiliarity with higher education ERP systems and reporting tools Additional Information: Expected Hiring Range: $81,600 - $90,750 Pay Transparency Disclosure: The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget, internal equity, and the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark University's good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clark's compensation philosophy and internal alignment. At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals. Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here. To review the Clark University Police Department Annual Security and Fire Safety Report visit here. Application Instructions: To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:ResumeCover letter See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website. Already have a Clark University Careers Account? Login to your account to add documents or update your account. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Clark University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States. A successful background check is required upon acceptance.