Financial Analyst, Academic Affairs

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary fiscal advisor to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Associate Vice President, and college deans.
• Develop and validate sophisticated financial models, including ROI, contribution margin, and faculty capacity modeling.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable academic strategies and long-range planning tools.
• Monitor endowment accounts and scholarships to ensure donor intent is met and strategic utility is maximized.
• Act as the technical liaison between Academic Affairs and the finance, administration, and advancement offices.
• Implement fiscal policies and reporting protocols to improve resource allocation transparency across 70+ academic programs.
• Synthesize financial and enrollment data to produce "state-of-the-division" reports for the Provost.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or fiscal management.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• Proven track record of using budget analysis and reporting software to provide strategic insights to executive leadership.
• Strong "technical translation" skills with the ability to communicate complex fiscal constraints to academic leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and identify process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a related master’s degree.
• Experience in higher education finance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), Tableau, and Qualtrics.
• Familiarity with Banner and database management tools such as SQL or Access.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary between $65,000 – $72,000.
• Health and dental insurance options.
• Paid vacation, personal, sick, and mission time.
• 403(b) retirement plan and life insurance.
• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and children.

About the Company

John Carroll University is a private, Jesuit Catholic university located in University Heights, Ohio. Dedicated to developing leaders through knowledge and character, the University offers over 70 academic programs across the arts, sciences, and business. JCU is recognized for its academic excellence and has been ranked among the top Midwest regional universities for over 30 consecutive years.