Institutional Research Analyst

Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading premium international schools organization. Our over 80 international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, South East Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. Although each Nord Anglia Education is unique in character and tailored to meet the needs of their specific location, all our over 14.000 employees around the world engaged in the common vision and mission. Our vision To shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens that will change our world for the better. Our mission To be the most forward-thinking, technology-enabled educators in the world, using our global reach and world-class teachers to create a learning experience like no other. Most of the Nord Anglia schools benefit from our performing arts collaboration with The Juilliard School as well as our Global Campus, which offers unique global experiences for students at every age. Many of our schools will also benefit from our new approach to teaching STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) through our collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Our goal as the leading international schools organization is to provide an education so that students can succeed academically, socially and personally. Our schools educate students from preschool to the end of secondary education. Curricula taught in our schools include the English National Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, American Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, French Curriculum and Shanghai National Curriculum. ADMISSIONS DATA & PLANNING ANALYST LOCATION: Hybrid (Miami, FL) REPORTS TO: Performance Managers for US & LATAM JOB PURPOSE As Admissions Data & Planning Analyst,you'll support the Regional Marketing, Admissions, & Communications (MAC) team and work collaboratively with the Regional Performance Managers for the US and LATAM to deliver against enrollment growth objectives. The Admissions Data & Planning Analyst plays a key role in supporting the organization's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making processes. The role focuses on forecasting student intake and analyzing application trends, combining strong analytical and financial modeling skills with expertise in data management to deliver actionable insights that drive day-to-day performance . JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and manage enrollment forecasts, enrollment targets, and pipeline tracking for all schools in region. Develop regional enrollment forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and application pipelines. Collect and analyze large datasets from multiple sources. Track enrollment targets aligned with growth objectives. Monitor pipeline health across stages (leads, inquiries, applications, offers, acceptances, enrollments, starters). Identify risks and opportunities impacting target achievement and propose mitigation strategies. Support preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial models. Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, generate actionable insights, and build predictive models using AI and machine learning techniques to support strategic decision-making. Analyze application, conversion, and enrollment data to identify trends and performance gaps. Use data and insights to ensure that MAC teams drive enrollment performance across their schools. Ownership of accurate KPI forecasting and submissions across all schools using all the data available, providing training and guidance to Directors of Admissions & Marketing (DAMs) as needed. Analyze application and enrollment data to identify trends in conversion rates and family behaviors, and identify bottlenecks in the Admissions funnel recommending improvements. Analyze marketing funnel performance at each level to identify key drivers leading to performance variation and work with local teams on developing improvement plans or copying best practices across the region. Evaluate performance across geographic markets. Provide insights into drivers of growth and areas of underperformance. Produce regular reports, analyze dashboards on Admissions performance (applications, offers, acceptances, enrollments). Design and maintain regular reports on Admissions KPIs. Analyze dashboards in Salesforce and Power BI, raising opportunities and challenges within the region. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of reports. Customize reporting outputs for different stakeholders (schools, regional teams, leadership). Prepare reports for budget planning. Partner with School Admissions and Regional teams to support strategy and planning decisions. Collaborate with school and Regional MAC team to understand market dynamics. Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for recruitment strategies. Tailor messaging for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Act as a key point of contact for data-related queries and analysis. Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate potential changes in enrollment outcomes. Model the impact of external factors such as visa policies, economic conditions, or competition. Update forecasts regularly based on new data and assumptions. Partner with Finance team to optimize data flows and automate reporting processes. Monitor regional market trends, competitor activity, and student demand patterns. Conduct scenario analysis (e.g., intake fluctuations, market changes, visa impacts). Monitor regional trends in student demand, mobility, and competitor activity. Analyze external data sources to benchmark performance against competitors. Provide data insights and support modeling to inform schools' growth plans. Re-enrollment (Retention) Analysis & Strategy Analyze re-enrollment and retention trends across schools, grades, and Phases. Track student progression and identify key drop-off points in the student lifecycle. Develop retention forecasts and support target setting for re-enrollment rates. Monitor external and internal factors impacting student continuation (e.g., satisfaction, academic performance, financial barriers). JOB REQUIREMENTS Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Economics, or related field 2-5+ years of experience in data analysis, FP&A, Admissions and/or Marketing analytics, or enrollment planning Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience in forecasting and trend analysis Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) Familiarity with CRM/Admissions systems, preferably Salesforce Experience in PK-12 education, international Admissions, or student recruitment a plus Knowledge of regional markets and international student mobility trends a plus Experience with SQL, Python, or advanced data tools a plus Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across different regions and time zones Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights Good process management and organizational skills Experience working in a matrixed organization Strong analytical skills and evaluation of ROI, KPIs, and proven record of using data and research to inform decision-making You have excellent cross-cultural, interpersonal & communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures You have excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing with multi-functional tasks You have outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English. Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus Occasional travel to schools might be required #J-18808-Ljbffr