Online Business Analyst and Project Coordinator

ODUOnline is seeking candidates for the Online Business Analyst and Project Coordinator (full-time, 12 month) position. This position will work with the AVP and others in the Planning and Development unit and across the organization to provide market analysis and project management support for new partners and practices. This position will support the partnership development activities by collaborating with our Senior Market Research Analyst to compile and analyze data on student segments, competitors and various markets and prepare summative reports with actionable items for this team.  Working with leadership, this position will also help interpret business needs and work-flow implications to inform the application and operational requirements of new initiatives and will oversee the adoption of tools and approaches in order to meet the needs of the organization and improve the support services provided to partners, faculty and students.

Required Education: Master’s degree in business, marketing, statistics, or similar area OR a bachelor’s degree, in the same fields of study, with equivalent related experience to equate to a master’s degree may be substituted.

Required Qualifications: Considerable experience in maintaining strong, collaborative working relationships with project teams. Considerable experience developing strategies and specifications for projects. Working experience providing effective market research analysis. Working experience with collecting data on consumers, prospective partners, competitors, and marketplaces and consolidating information into actionable items, reports and presentations. Working experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. Working experience in effectively monitoring and communicating project status, tasks and timelines to all stakeholders (written/oral). Some knowledge of principles, practices, and processes used to interpret a variety of information, in many forms, related to marketing and business needs and the ability to extrapolate from them to form a cohesive strategy for achieving established goals and formulating new objectives. Some knowledge of accepted practices in planning, organizing, and managing information, people, and work efforts to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Strong attention to detail (written/oral). Ability to work independently and to be self-directed. Demonstrated ability to effectively multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Considerable experience working in a higher education setting. Some experience with distance learning/online learning. Some experience supporting business/partner development projects.

Conditions of Employment: This position is fully remote and does not require an on-campus presence.

Review Date: This position closes on July 16, 2021.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.