Finance & FP&A — Education

Build the annual budget driven primarily by net tuition revenue — enrollment × net tuition per student. Model scenarios for enrollment declines, discount rate changes, state funding cuts, and the impact of new programs. Manage auxiliary operations (housing, dining, athletics) that each have their own P&L. Present to the board a budget that balances investment in academic quality against financial sustainability.

Set tuition and fee rates balancing market position, net revenue targets, state appropriation assumptions (for publics), and affordability concerns. Model revenue under different enrollment scenarios: what if freshman enrollment drops a small percentage? What if retention improves 2 points? What if the state cuts funding? For publics, navigate board of regents/trustees tuition approval processes. Track the gap between published tuition (sticker price) and actual net price paid (after aid).