DescriptionPosition 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 stakehol