MBA Enrollment Data Analyst

Position Summary:

The MBA Enrollment Data 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 MBA Enrollment Data 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 MBA Enrollment Data 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 is a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and strategically minded professional with a natural curiosity and passion for understanding what data reveals. This candidate is a creative problem solver who looks beyond the numbers to identify trends, uncover opportunities, ask thoughtful questions, and translate complex information into meaningful, actionable insights for a wide range of stakeholders. They possess the ability to connect data to broader organizational goals, communicate findings in a clear and compelling manner, and proactively anticipate the information needed to support sound decision-making.

This individual embraces emerging technologies, including AI, as tools to enhance analytical capabilities, improve efficiencies, and explore new ways of approaching challenges. Above all, they are intellectually curious, collaborative, forward-thinking, and motivated by using data to drive strategy, strengthen performance, and advance enrollment objectives across all MBA modalities.

Workplace Requirements:

Rice Business primarily delivers residential classes and activities taking place almost daily between 7 am and 10 pm. We value a highly collaborative and community-based culture, with expectations to provide in-person support and services to all members of our community. Remote work options are limited. Most employment activities are required to be performed in-person and on-campus. This in-person approach is central to the successful achievement of our research and academic missions.

This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person at McNair Hall on a 5-day in-office schedule with an 8:30am – 5:00 pm workday. Remote work opportunities will be assessed and approved on an as-needed basis following the successful conclusion of the probationary period

Business professional attire is often required, with the flexibility to shift to business casual on non-event, external-facing interactions.

Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience.

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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

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

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