Overview:
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.
What You'll Do:
A letter of interest and resume are required for this position.
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Planning, the Admissions Data Analyst will be responsible for the following:
Implement and support the office's strategy for data collection, analysis, and presentation. Portfolio oversight typically involves long-term management of complex projects including data analysis and assessment, management of contributing staff members and/or student workers, delegation of project components, and the creation and presentation of training materials.
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Projects specific to this portfolio include, but are not limited to:
- Analyzing both applicant and enrollment data to identify trends and opportunities, and to evaluate the effectiveness of office initiatives.
- Monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform strategic planning for recruitment, yield, and prospect funnel.
- Creating and/or contributing to presentations, reports, and deliverables appropriate for a variety of campus stakeholders.
- Synthesizing and communicating data, methods, conclusions, and recommendations in an effective and relevant manner.
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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.
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Liaise with external partners, such as College Board, Scoir, Common Application, and Coalition for College.
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As requested by the Dean and/or Director, create, facilitate, or contribute to office training initiatives for admissions officers and/or administrative staff.
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Complete other projects and duties as assigned.
While our office functions in a hybrid modality, the Admissions Data Analyst should expect to have a regular campus presence.
This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
What We're Looking For:
Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:-
Bachelor's Degree
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Several years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis
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Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills
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Demonstrated experience with and strong working knowledge of Slate or a similar CRM
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Demonstrated experience creating and delivering data-driven reports and presentations
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to “tell a story” using data
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Experience with statistical software, such as R, State, SPSS, or other tools
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Demonstrated project management skills, preferably in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment
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Cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations
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Comfort traveling both independently and as part of a group
Preferred Qualifications:-
Experience working within higher education
Salary Range: Minimum $61,200.00, Midpoint $76,500.00, Maximum $91,800.00
