• Job Description

  Req#: 90171BR

  University Job Title

  Analyst, Strategic Analysis 2

  Bargaining Unit

  None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

  Time Type

  Full time

  Duration Type

  Regular

  Compensation Grade

  Administration & Operations

  Compensation Grade Profile

  Manager; Program Leader (P5)

  Wage Ranges

  Click here to see our Wage Ranges

  Searchable Job Family

  Administration

  Total # of hours to be worked:

  37.5

  Work Week

  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

  Work Location

  Central Campus

  Worksite Address

  2 Whitney Avenue
  New Haven, CT 06510

  Position Focus:

  The Strategic Analysis team works on many of the most complex, strategic opportunities and challenges facing Yale, providing analysis and guidance that enable University leaders (e.g., provost, deans, VPs) to make decisions that best advance Yale’s mission. The team’s work touches all areas of the university’s mission, both academic and operational, and serves as an internal management consultancy for Yale. The Strategy Associate (SA) will gain exposure to a diverse array of strategic questions and opportunities to apply analytical problem-solving.
  
  The Strategic Analysis team is currently comprised of the Director of Strategic Analysis and 4-6 Swensen Fellows and interns. We are creating a new role, the Strategy Associate, to expand the capabilities of the Strategic Analysis team and build on the success of the Swensen Fellows program.
  
  The Strategy Associate role offers an excellent opportunity to expand on prior management consulting experience in a mission-driven, high-impact role at Yale University. The Strategy Associate will divide their time between leading their own strategic consulting projects and managing Swensen Fellows and/or interns on their projects. The exact number of projects, and number of Fellows/ interns managed, will depend on the complexity of the projects, team needs, etc.
  
  When leading their own projects, the Strategy Associate will design and execute analytical projects using a variety of methods and data sources to meet the needs of our clients and university leaders. The Strategy Associate will assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of the first-year fellow(s)/ intern(s). Specifically, they will hold regular 1:1s with their assigned first-year fellow(s)/ intern(s), oversee their project work, and take the lead on providing feedback and coaching. They are expected to mentor first-year fellows/ interns and serve as their first point-person for questions and advice.
  
  The Strategy Associate serves as a leader on the team, acting as a role model and helping create a positive team culture. The Strategy Associate will work closely with both the Director of Strategic Analysis and the Head of Strategy on broad team issues, such as: ensuring new colleagues successfully onboard to the team, fostering engagement during team meetings, and implementing team-wide processes.
  
  Serving in a role designed for outstanding professional growth, the Strategy Associate will benefit from ongoing, intentional mentorship from the Director of Strategic Analysis and the Head of Strategy, both of whom have extensive experience in private sector consulting (at McKinsey & Co. and Bain & Co. respectively).

  Essential Duties

  1. Collaborates closely with client groups inside Yale to determine objectives and key questions; develops an analytical plan that will answer those questions; interacts regularly with clients to share interim results and refine the plan. 2. Designs and executes research and analysis using academic, operational and financial data. 3. Understands and mines existing databases to extract data. 4. Generates new data where none exists, for example through web research, interviews, and surveys. 5. Analyzes data with a variety of methods, including statistical analysis and Excel modeling. 6. Develops clear and compelling presentations using graphics and texts. 7. Leads meetings with small groups, including high-level audiences (e.g., Deans and Yale Officers) to communicate findings and solicit input. 8. Stays abreast of developments at Yale and in higher education, developing both internal and external networks of peers. 9. Contributes to the development of the Strategic Analysis team, for example through mentorship and supervision of interns and new team members, and through contribution of ideas for projects. 10. May perform other duties as required.

  Required Education and Experience

  Master’s degree and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  Required Skill/Ability 1:

  Excellent project management skills, including an ability to balance many moving pieces and manage project deadlines (both for self and others).

  Required Skill/Ability 2:

  Experience and comfort with many types of projects and analyses, with strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

  Required Skill/Ability 3:

  Ownership of project problem solving, including the ability to find creative ways to overcome roadblocks and drive towards ‘the answer,’ combined with a high bar for quality and attention to detail.

  Required Skill/Ability 4:

  Ability to build strong client relationships, facilitate client meetings, recommend solutions, and influence outcomes, as well as humility and willingness to learn from others on the team.

  Required Skill/Ability 5:

  Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to mentor and uplift others, both through direct coaching and by example, as well as an ability to “manage up” and effectively communicate project progress, potential roadblocks, concerns/questions, etc. with the Director of Strategic Analysis and Head of Strategy.

  Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

  Significant experience (2+ years) in management consulting (either internal or external). Prior management experience is not required, but preferred.

  Drug Screen

  No

  Health Screening

  No

  Background Check Requirements

  All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

  COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

  The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
  https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
  

  Posting Disclaimer

  The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

  EEO Statement:

  University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

  Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

  Note

  Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

• About the company

  92667 Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut.

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