Research Admin Business Process Analyst, Sr

Duke University:

 

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

 

Research Admin Business Process Analyst, Senior

Job Level 14

Job Code 3825

 

Duties

Reporting to the Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, the Research and Enrollment Analyst is responsible for the creation and clear communication of analyses and assessments as required to inform and guide the recruitment and selection processes of the Undergraduate Admissions Office. 

 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, with a graduate degree relevant to higher education analysis preferred, and a minimum of five years’ experience with data analysis, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in higher education and analytical research and analysis, preferably in selective college admissions. Experience with statistical software (e.g. SAS, Stata, R), databases and analytical tools, and the ability to translate statistical analysis into an understandable and actionable format are required. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work quickly in a deadline-driven environment are essential.  Since this is a new position, the person holding it will need to be proactive, responsive, and flexible, and will have the opportunity to make their mark on the Duke admissions process.

Remote work from the following states (and others as approved in the future) will be considered: (AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, MA, MD, MT, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA)

 

Primary responsibilities

·     Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources (e.g., Slate, Student Search, PeopleSoft, Common and Coalition Applications, WICHE, Landscape) to analyze the efficacy of recruitment efforts, study the effects of demographic trends, and aid in consideration of appropriate changes and enhancements;

·        Create and update ad hoc and recurring queries, reports, statistical analyses, graphs, and dashboards for the Dean of Undergraduate Admissions to drive strategic decision-making in recruitment activities, yield activities, and applicant selection;

·        Effectively use data interpretation and visualization tools (particularly Tableau, Excel, and similar software) to communicate the meaning and importance of data sets.

·        Provide data to help assess the selection process for first year students and transfer students and make appropriate recommendations concerning enrollment goals.

·        Collaborate with other offices as appropriate, including Institutional Research, Financial Aid, and Student Affairs, in sharing and analyzing data.

·        Participation in recruitment activities, including individual or consortium travel, and participation in the application evaluation and selection process may be required.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

 

Education

Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

 

Experience

 

Four years of related process analysis, activity assessment/redesign. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCA