Senior Business Analyst

About Academia.edu

Academia.edu is a venture-backed, for-profit company based in San Francisco. We are recognized as the world’s leading platform for researchers and scholars to share work, discover research, and connect with academics globally. Our vision is to democratize and accelerate the world’s research, enhancing the speed of scientific discovery and technological progress for the benefit of everyone. We imagine a world where accessing academic papers is effortless, keeping track of cutting-edge research is seamless, and collaborating with researchers is easier than ever before. Our platform empowers millions of scholars worldwide to push the boundaries of human understanding. We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives and our commitment to this mission drives everything we do.

Join us as we continue to redefine what’s possible in the world of research. Discover careers that challenge, inspire, and propel you toward a future where your ideas can truly change the world. At Academia.edu, we’re shaping the future of possibilities.

Please note that this role is in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our office comes alive on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Three times a week, our Bay Area team gathers in our office located in San Francisco’s Financial District (580 California St) for All Hands meetings, collaborative sessions, innovation-driven brainstorming, and events that bring us closer together. Our space has everything we need—from 1 : 1 mentoring and focused work rooms to larger spaces for team activities.

About The Role

As a Senior Business Analyst at Academia.edu, you will play a pivotal role in identifying growth opportunities through data analysis, helping product teams deliver value to users and drive business success. You’ll be embedded in a cross-functional product team, which includes a product manager, product designer, engineers, and user researchers, all collectively focused on owning and advancing a specific product or initiative. Teams rotate every 6 to 12 months to maintain dynamic work environments and encourage fresh ideas.

You will tackle complex challenges, such as improving the academic publishing market or enhancing global connection and collaboration among academics. Academia.edu is a data-driven organization, and your analytic expertise will have a significant impact. If you’re excited about using data to uncover growth opportunities, analyze test results, and provide actionable insights to product teams and leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

How You’ll Contribute

• Identify and proactively pursue opportunities for business growth and scalability within your team and across the organization.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data to inform product strategy and support the product roadmap.
• Define and track key performance metrics, design and maintain dashboards, and lead business reporting for your product team.
• Design, run, and analyze experiments to drive insights and inform decision-making.

Requirements

The Tools You’ll Use To Succeed

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Benefits

Learn more on our Careers Page!

Academia is an equal-opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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