Job Details

Director of Enrollment Research and Analytics

Position Number: 9933572
Location: Seattle, United States
Position Type: Institutional Research and Planning

Director of Enrollment Research and Analytics

Full Time
JR100670

Months Per Year:

12

Work Model:

Hybrid Work Eligible

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Job Description Summary

Seattle University seeks an experienced, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as its Director of Enrollment Research and Analytics.

The director will provide critical analysis of the University's new student enrollment trends and create models to predict enrollment. The director will develop and maintain a reporting library for efforts aimed at enrollment forecasting and the assessment of recruitment initiatives. The director will assist leadership across enrollment management (which includes undergraduate admissions, graduate admissions, financial aid and the registrar) in the optimization of data to inform strategy.

The new director will build a durable data infrastructure to support the development of leveraging strategies and improved predictive enrollment modeling.

The successful candidate will possess a strategic understanding of the integral role of enrollment analytics in supporting new student enrollment, student success and net tuition revenue; will be adept at identifying, designing, and carrying out the research and analysis required for complex decisions; and will have a track record of ensuring organizations make sound, evidence-based decisions and of promoting strategic alignment.

Position Description:

Position Summary

1. Enrollment Research & Predictive Analytics (30%)

Analyze historical enrollment data, market trends, and external data sources.
Develop predictive enrollment models and enrollment forecasts.
Identify emerging recruitment markets and opportunities.
Evaluate scholarship and recruitment strategies using data-driven analysis.
Provide analytical insights to support institutional enrollment goals.

2. Reporting & Data Infrastructure (20%)

Create and maintain a comprehensive suite of enrollment reports and dashboards.
Develop a sustainable enrollment reporting infrastructure.
Produce regular and ad hoc reports for the Associate Vice President and campus leadership.
Establish and monitor enrollment metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Ensure access to reliable, actionable enrollment data across the university.

3. Data Management & Business Intelligence (20%)

Conduct extensive data mining and analysis from multiple systems, including the student information system and Slate CRM.
Organize and integrate data from operational and external sources.
Translate complex data into meaningful insights for decision-makers.
Support descriptive and predictive analytics initiatives.
Serve as the primary enrollment data and analytics resource.

4. Strategic Planning & Decision Support (20%)

Partner with Enrollment Management leaders to inform strategic decisions.
Prioritize and execute research projects that address complex institutional questions.
Provide analytical guidance related to undergraduate and graduate enrollment, retention, and recruitment.
Use data to support operational improvements and institutional priorities.
Help build a culture of evidence-based decision-making across the university.

5. Communication, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

Collaborate with Enrollment Management units, Academic Affairs, and other campus partners.
Translate stakeholder needs into research and analysis priorities.
Present enrollment trends, projections, and findings to university audiences.
Communicate complex analyses in a clear, actionable manner.
Foster trust, transparency, and collaboration with faculty, administrators, and campus leaders.
Serve as a representative and advocate for enrollment analytics in university-wide discussions.

Candidate Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following professional qualifications and personal characteristics:

Master's or doctoral degree in the social sciences, business, education, statistics or a related field.
3+ years of progressive experience working with data mining and sophisticated modeling of data informed outcomes.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic statistical concepts and programming language of analytical software such as SAS, R, SPSS or others.
Knowledge of relational databases, specifically SQL.
Knowledge of an experience with student information systems.
Extensive experience in higher education, preferably in working with data from recruitment/admissions and/or other student records with a special emphasis on the student admissions cycle from admissions to enrollment.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and present reports based on analysis and to convey technical conclusions to a non-technical audience.
Demonstrated experience in data visualization and assisting others in understanding how to interpret data.
Exceptional communication skills, including effective writing, public speaking and persuasive competencies.
Understanding of FERPA and other federal compliance relevant to higher education data usage.
Understanding of financial aid and leveraging techniques.

Compensation at a Glance

$110,000 - $121,000

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Benefits are available to eligible employees working at an FTE of 0.53 or greater. Eligible employees may choose from three medical plans, as well as dental and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short- and long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution toward retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions, up to a maximum of 5%.

Eligible employees may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for themselves and eligible dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an on-site fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid December holiday break closure, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave.

Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3-6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter.

Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus.

All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university's discretion.

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