Enrollment Management Analyst

Rice University•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 role collects, analyzes, interprets, and reports Rice Business MBA enrollment data to inform recruiting and admissions strategies, enrollment planning and forecasting, and data-informed decisions supporting enrollment targets. It manages data relating to prospective student engagement, application activity, admissions decisions, enrollment conversion, student demographics, and prospective student experiences. The analyst develops and maintains enrollment forecasting models, dashboards, and reports to monitor performance, identify trends, and evaluate progress toward enrollment goals. The position also improves and maintains data integrity through ongoing auditing, cleaning, validation, and standardization; resolves inconsistencies; establishes consistent reporting definitions and methodologies; and works with internal stakeholders to support reliable, accurate, and actionable reporting. The position reports to the Director of MBA Operations and is exclusively on-site at Rice University in Houston, Texas. The position is salaried and exempt from overtime. The listed annual hiring range starts at $64,000, with salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two or more years of professional data analysis experience.
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; strong organization, flexibility, and rigorous attention to detail.
Ability to use logic to calculate data and 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 clearly and understandably while meeting user requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in higher education, graduate business education, admissions, 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.
Hands-on experience analyzing complex datasets and developing enrollment reports, dashboards, and forecasting models.
Proficiency in advanced Excel and data extraction and visualization tools such as SQL, Power BI, or Tableau.
Experience analyzing enrollment funnels, conversion rates, and historical trends, and preparing and presenting data and benchmarking reports.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and interpret enrollment data across all Rice Business MBA modalities.
Develop and maintain dashboards and recurring reports monitoring 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 use of analytics across enrollment management strategies.
Partner with internal stakeholders to gather and validate enrollment-related information, including 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 contributing 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 for consistent enrollment reporting and analysis.
Identify opportunities for synergy and integration with Recruiting and Admissions Office colleagues and Rice Business colleagues.
Coordinate with primary stakeholders aligned with enrollment management targets, such as Marketing and Rice Business reporting.
Provide as-needed support to enrollment management initiatives.
Perform all other duties as assigned.