Analyst

Modeling Analysts are passionate about higher education and the success of Carnegie’s clients. They work directly with enrollment and financial aid leaders at higher education institutions, conducting data analysis and building predictive models to help support clients in the pursuit of meeting enrollment targets.

Responsibilities:

• Design predictive models to help educational institutions understand the factors that predict student application, enrollment, and retention
• Refine and shape data files with a focus on quality control to maximize their ability to answer research questions
• Work with clients and internal teams to ensure the accuracy of data sets and analyses
• Present findings to clients as needed through oral presentations, written reports, and slide decks
• Ask questions and work seamlessly with teammates
• Approach their work with positivity, enthusiasm, and passion

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in education, quantitative research, and statistical methods
• Strong skills in written and oral communication, organization, and collaborating effectively with a diverse team
• Proficiency in quantitative statistics packages like R, SPSS, SAS, or a similar language; R strongly preferred
• Effective communication and time management skills for a remote work environment as well as the ability to use/learn multiple technology platforms and switch between them on a regular basis
• Must be able to work at a computer for prolonged periods

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, or another discipline that emphasizes the importance of data analysis required; master’s degree preferred
• 1–3 years of demonstrated experience in an analytical role within the field of higher education or an educational organization (e.g., Enrollment Management, Institutional Research, Admission, Financial Aid, Enrollment Marketing, Advancement, etc.) preferred
• Experience with multivariate regression and classification techniques such as multiple regression, logistic regression, or machine learning algorithms

You Should Join Us!

We’re a fast-growing and innovative company, set apart by our incredible people. We’re a supportive, fun-loving group with diverse interests and talents. In addition to getting to work with fantastic people and do work you love, here are some items you can list in your “pros” column:

• Private health/dental/vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous holiday and PTO package
• Flexible work environment (remote, in-office, and hybrid roles)
• Half-day summer Fridays
• Fun company events and laid-back culture
• Opportunities for advancement
• Industry exposure and professional development
• Growing company with a family feel
• Entrepreneurial approach and spirit

About Carnegie

For more than 30 years, Carnegie has been a leader and innovator in higher education marketing and enrollment strategy, offering groundbreaking services in the areas of Research, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Slate Optimization, Student Search, Website Development, and Creative that generate authentic connections.

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