Admissions Data & Planning Analyst

Nord Anglia Education Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education Group is seeking an Admissions Data & Planning Analyst to support enrollment growth by analyzing data and producing financial forecasts. This hybrid role located in Miami focuses on managing enrollment forecasts, analyzing trends in applications, and collaborating with various teams to improve enrollment performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in data analysis, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with data visualization tools. Spanish or Portuguese skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in data analysis, FP&A, Admissions and/or Marketing analytics, or enrollment planning.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Knowledge of regional markets and international student mobility trends is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage enrollment forecasts based on historical data.
• Analyze application and enrollment data to identify trends.
• Produce regular reports on Admissions performance metrics.

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Familiarity with CRM/Admissions systems

Experience in data analysis

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Economics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Salesforce

SQL

Python

Job description

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