Director of Analyst Relations - Hybrid - Ellucian

Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission - power education so institutions can empower student success.  We are the global market leader in EdTech for higher education, serving more than 2,900 customers and reaching over 22 million students in 50 countries.  We are dedicated to helping higher education unlock learning for all by providing solutions that support the entire student lifecycle and deliver insights needed now and into the future.

Values Rooted in Purpose

We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.

Reporting to the Chief Strategy & Development Officer, the Director of Analyst Relations will be the primary liaison between Ellucian executives and industry analysts, influencers and other associations.  This is a critical role that will increase awareness of the company’s products, services, and strategy externally while serving as a key information resource for company leadership.  You will collaborate internally with senior leaders, including Product, Sales, Marketing, Strategy, Legal, and Finance to identify target audiences and review current positioning, determine gaps, and make recommendations to continually and positively influence perceptions of the brand among analyst and t influencers.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and strong communicator who has demonstrated successful results building or leading an analyst and influencer relations or communications function, including creating the strategy, building relationships externally, and closely partnering internally with senior leadership to achieve results. 

Where you will make an impact 

• Form a deep understanding of Ellucian’s corporate strategy, product industry, and competitive landscape to help shape and elevate the company’s profile and reputation with analysts and influential higher education organizations
• Build, maintain and manage relationships with industry analysts and infliences.
• Research existing company relationships, positioning, and gaps; make recommendations for and lead efforts to achieve desired outcomes relative to how Ellucian is perceived by influencers and how influencers portray Ellucian to the market
• Develop and lead a comprehensive strategy and plan that effectively positions Ellucian’s market-leading technology solutions with analystsand other influencers
• Collaborate with company executives across functions, including Product, Strategy, Sales, Customer Experience and Marketing, to create an outreach calendar and appropriate content for external audiences and stakeholders
• Work with the Marketing team on sponsorship opportunities for various industry events
• Respond to information requests in collaboration with company experts; assess and share key findings/reports/other relevant information with senior leadership
• Schedule and facilitate briefings, including the preparation of thorough briefing materials
• Identify and secure key influencers to participate in company events, as needed
• Secure quotes for external communications efforts as needed
• Work independently and communicate directly with senior leadership
• Conduct “rapid response” to alert senior leaders about relevant news announcements and reports originating from analysts, associations, and other influencers, including written summaries and memos/briefs
• Attend industry conferences and events as needed

What you will bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a analyst relations, strategy, product or communications role, with particular focus on issues concerning higher education and technology valued 
• Experience must include interfacing with industry analysts, associations, non-governmental organizations and think tanks; large technology analyst experience a plus
• Proven track record of building a comprehensive strategy for engagement with analysts, associations, non-governmental organizations, and other influencers
• Knowledge of higher education technology landscape, including global higher education
• Ability to collaborate across multiple business operations, including globally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence, including experience interfacing with senior executives internally and externally
• Self-starter who is comfortable working in a remote setting

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision 
• Flexible time off 
• Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
• 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
• Parental Leave
• 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
• Telemedicine
• Wellness
  • Headspace Care (mental health)
  • Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
• RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
• Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups 
• Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
• We Foster a learning culture with:
  • Education Assistance Program 
  • Professional development opportunities

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