Institutional Analyst - Finance & Student Funding
$75,000–$90,000 year
On-site · Irvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Institutional Analyst role focused on financial and enrollment analytics across multiple campuses; responsibilities include analyzing financial performance, enrollment-driven revenue, student funding, budgeting and forecasting, data validation and quality assurance, and developing dashboards and reporting for university leadership; requires on-site presence in Irvine, CA, and proficiency in Excel and AI tools to improve reporting and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Higher Education Administration, or related field
- Two to five years of experience in financial analysis, institutional research, higher education analytics, financial aid administration, student financial services, accounting, budgeting, or related analytical role
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Experience gathering, validating, and reconciling data from multiple systems and stakeholders
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Comfortable using AI tools and automation technologies (e.g., Excel AI features, ChatGPT, Copilot) to improve reporting and operational efficiency
- Must be able to work on-site in Irvine, California, five days per week
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