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Enrollment Management Analyst
- Location
- Houston
- Type
- Full time
- Posted
- 20H AGO
About the role
Position Summary:
The Enrollment Management Analyst supports the strategic objectives of the Rice Business Recruiting and Admissions Office as a member of the MBA Enrollment Management Operations team. The position supports the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of Rice Business MBA enrollment-related data. Reporting to the Director of MBA Operations, this position plays a critical role in providing actionable insights to inform recruiting and admissions strategies, support enrollment planning and forecasting, and strengthen data-informed decision-making in support of Rice Business enrollment targets.
The Enrollment Management Analyst will manage and analyze data related to prospective student engagement, application activity, admissions decisions, enrollment conversion, student demographics, and overall prospective student experiences. The position will also support the development and maintenance of enrollment forecasting models, dashboards, and reports to monitor performance, identify trends, and evaluate progress toward enrollment goals.
A key responsibility of this role is to improve and maintain data integrity through ongoing data auditing, cleaning, validation, and standardization. The Enrollment Management Analyst will identify and resolve data inconsistencies, establish consistent reporting definitions and methodologies, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve data quality and ensure reliable, accurate, and actionable reporting across the Recruiting and Admissions Office.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents of the application, preferably in PDF format, to avoid formatting issues. Applications submitted without these documents will not be considered.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate has professional experience in higher education, graduate business education, admissions, or enrollment management, with hands-on experience analyzing complex datasets and developing enrollment reports, dashboards, and forecasting models. They are proficient in CRM platforms such as Slate or Salesforce, advanced Excel, and data extraction and visualization tools such as SQL, Power BI, or Tableau. They have experience analyzing enrollment funnels, conversion rates, and historical trends, as well as preparing and presenting data and benchmarking reports to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Workplace Requirements:
This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person at Rice University in Houston, TX. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
Annual Hiring Range: $64,000 minimum, with hiring salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Work Authorization:
This position is open only to individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates who require sponsorship are not eligible for consideration.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Two or more (2+) years of professional data analysis experience
- 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
Preferences:
- 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.
Essential Functions:
- 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
Additional Functions:
- 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
Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits
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Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at facstaffada@rice.edu for support.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
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