The Analyst, Portfolio Analytics conducts analysis on important business questions to enable decision making and ultimately help improve performance and operations. The analyst will work closely with other 2U teams including Data Science, Student Engagement, and the Program team to analyze trends related to recruiting, retention, and other areas that impact Student Engagement. 

This analysis includes vertical level analysis, portfolio level trends in admissions or student success, analysis of survey data, and analysis of the effectiveness of pilots & new initiatives. The analyst will also present their findings, and build stakeholder support for any changes needed to positively impact operations.

Key Role and Responsibilities: 

• Provide analytical support to Student Engagement and Executives by identifying relevant trends, and root causes of those trends, that impact portfolio performance or business operations. 
• Use reporting tools (SQL, Tableau), and statistical methods to answer business questions and provide reusable and sustainable reporting. 
• Conduct  training to ensure successful adoption of data products and relevant KPI’s among directors and executives. 
• Work closely with other Senior Analyst & Manager to identify and fix data gaps, improve data practices, and detail best practices for analysis. 

Education and Experience:

• 1-3 years of relevant analytical, operational and change management work required.
• Bachelor’s degree is required, with a concentration in mathematical, analytical, or business field preferred (i.e.: Economics, Math, Computer Science, Political Science). 
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate Tableau and intermediate SQL
• Strong understanding of marketing/sales concepts
• Customer centric mindset
• Proven experience creating data products used by executives
• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Presentation skills strongly preferred.
• The ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information in a tactful manner.

Benefits & Culture

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to world-class online higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow

We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time, U.S.benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Free snacks and drinks in-office
• Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
• Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break

The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($58,000 – $67,600), with potential bonus.  Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike. 

About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)

For more than a decade, 2U, Inc. has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading global online learning platform, 2U provides over 45 million learners with access to world-class education in partnership with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporations. Our people and technology are powering more than 4,000 digital education offerings — from free courses to full degrees — and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit 2U.com.

About edX

edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU). Together with the majority of the world’s top-ranked universities and industry-leading companies, we bring our community of over 45 million learners world-class education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers, from free courses to full degrees. And we're not stopping there — we're relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential, without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at edX.org.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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