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# Associate Data Analyst, Financial Aid Optimization

- **Company:** E.A.B., Inc.
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Salary:** $50,000.0 - $52,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft PowerPoint, Transact-SQL
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18269956?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18269956%2FAssociate-Data-Analyst-Financial-Aid-Optimization-Minnesota-Minneapolis

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree
 * Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, problem solving and conceptual skills
 * 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
 * Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
 * Able to work and solve problems independently, and to ask for help when necessary
 * Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB's mission, values, and aspiration.

## Description

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. General tasks include:

 * 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
 * Creating PowerPoint presentations