Location

Danville, KY

Open Date

Nov 12, 2025

Description

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.

Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.

Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.

Centre College, a private liberal arts institution, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Financial Data Analyst to join the Department of Finance. This position plays a key role in supporting data-informed decision-making across the college by analyzing trends related to institutional spending, changes in revenue sources and programmatic trends.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in working with quantitative data, have a strong foundation in Excel and Tableau, and demonstrate the ability to present data in ways that are clear, compelling, and actionable. This position is ideal for a recent graduate or professional with 1–2 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in an academic or nonprofit environment.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct quantitative analyses of institutional data related to:
- Operational and departmental spending trends
- Changes in revenue sources and income models
- Financial sustainability metrics
- Programmatic growth trends
Build and maintain Tableau dashboards to support ongoing reporting and ad hoc decision-making needs
Develop Excel-based reports and models for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and clarity
Collaborate with departments such as Finance, Admissions, Academic Affairs, and Human Resources to gather, validate, and analyze relevant data
Identify and communicate patterns, trends, and insights to support strategic planning
Assist with data requests, reporting to external agencies, and accreditation processes as needed
Support data governance and documentation practices to ensure consistency and transparency

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
1–2 years of relevant experience in data analysis, reporting, or institutional research (including internships)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, functions, data cleaning)
Proficiency in Tableau (building dashboards, visualizations, filters, and data blending)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
High level of attention to detail and data accuracy

Preferred:

Familiarity with higher education data environments and reporting (e.g., IPEDS, Common Data Set)
Experience with SQL, R, or Python
Knowledge of ERP systems such as Banner, Workday, or similar

This is a full-time, on-campus position with some flexibility for remote work depending on department policy
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required during peak reporting periods

BENEFITS

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick Time
Holiday Shutdown Period
Staff Education and Development
Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children
Gym Access
Pet Insurance
Free Library Access
Campus Bookstore Discounts
Discounted Norton Center Subscription Packages

Application Instructions

* Please do not use a cell phone to apply*. Centre College uses Interfolio as their Applicant Tracking Software to review all applications for employment. From the Apply button on the Centre Employment Page, you will be linked to create an Interfolio Account. You will then set up a Dossier Account following the software instructions. For the I am Question, select Other for Staff Openings. Agree to Terms of usage and then Create your Profile. Once your account is set up, you will select your opportunity from your Home Page, Complete Application Questions, Upload Cover Letter, CV/Resume/ and References. Once the application and uploads are complete you will Submit your application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you need any assistance with the application process, please contact Interfolio Support at 1-877-997-8807 or stephanie.franklin@centre.edu.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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