Data Analyst - Admissions

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.

• 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.
• 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.

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
• 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

• Experience working within higher education

Minimum $61,200.00, Midpoint $76,500.00, Maximum $91,800.00

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.