Data Analyst - Admissions

Tufts University • Medford, MA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of the first year and transfer classes each year for the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. Tufts Admissions is charged with meeting various enrollment goals across schools and programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Several years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience with and strong working knowledge of Slate or a similar CRM.
• Demonstrated experience creating and delivering data-driven reports and presentations.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability “to tell a story” using data.
• Experience with statistical software, such as R, State, SPSS, or other tools.
• Demonstrated project management skills, preferably in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment.
• Cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations.
• Comfort traveling both independently and as part of a group.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within higher education

Responsibilities

• Implement and support the office's strategy for data collection, analysis, and presentation.
• Analyze both applicant and enrollment data to identify trends and opportunities, and to evaluate the effectiveness of office initiatives.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform strategic planning for recruitment, yield, and prospect funnel.
• Create and/or contribute to presentations, reports, and deliverables appropriate for a variety of campus stakeholders.
• Synthesize and communicate data, methods, conclusions, and recommendations in an effective and relevant manner.
• Liaise with campus partners, such as the Office of Graduate Admissions, the Office of Institutional Research, University Counsel, and the Student Services Technology Team, regarding data and project based work.
• Liaise with external partners, such as College Board, Scoir, Common Application, and Coalition for College.
• As requested by the Dean and/or Director, create, facilitate, or contribute to office training initiatives for admissions officers and/or administrative staff.
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level