MBA Enrollment Data Analyst

About the company

Rice University

Higher education · 2 to 10 employees

What you'll do

• Bachelor’s Degree No substitutions permitted
• Two or more (2+) years of professional data analysis experience In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• Skills:In-depth knowledge and experience using and applying analytical software, database management system software, database reporting software, database user interface and query software, and data mining software
• Advanced ability to collect data using a variety of methods, such as data mining and hardcopy or electronic documentation study, to improve or expand databases
• Basic statistical ability
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment; highly organized, flexible and rigorous attention to detail
• Ability to use logic to calculate data; efficiently construct a database or scrutinize the form of a question
• Ability to work with data of varying levels of quality and validity
• Demonstrated ability to produce data in a clear and understandable manner meeting user requirements
• Experience in higher education, graduate business education, or enrollment management.
• Experience working with CRM platforms such as Slate, Salesforce, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of data extraction and database management.
• Experience with enrollment funnel analysis, forecasting, and conversion reporting.
• Experience presenting analytical findings to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with graduate rankings, external benchmarking surveys, and institutional reporting.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret enrollment data across all Rice Business MBA modalities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and recurring reports that monitor key enrollment metrics, including inquiries, leads, applications, admissions, deposits, and matriculation.
• At the direction of the Director of Operations, track enrollment funnel performance and identify trends, conversion gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor progress against enrollment goals and provide regular reporting to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Conduct historical and comparative analysis to support enrollment forecasting, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
• Identify opportunities to improve data collection, reporting processes, and the overall use of analytics across enrollment management strategies
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather and validate information related to enrollment management data that informs other areas within the graduate student profiles and employment outcomes, student demographics, admissions selectivity, academic profile, and program performance.
• Identify data discrepancies and work with stakeholders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely submission of information.
• Serve as a primary data resource for internal stakeholders who contribute to enrollment objectives
• Provide insights that inform recruiting strategies, event effectiveness, lead management, and enrollment conversion.
• Conduct ongoing data audits, cleanup, and standardization to resolve historical discrepancies and improve data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
• Establish and maintain standardized data definitions, reporting methodologies, and documentation to ensure consistency across enrollment reporting and analysis
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Identify opportunities for synergy and integration with RAO colleagues and Rice Business colleagues
• Works in coordination with primary stakeholders aligned with enrollment management targets, e.g., Marketing and Rice Business reporting.
• Provides as-needed support to all enrollment management initiatives

What you need

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights

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