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.
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