Research Admin Business Process Analyst, Sr

Duke University - Durham, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Durham, NC

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Admin Business Process Analyst, Senior at Duke University is responsible for analyzing and communicating data to inform recruitment and selection processes within the Undergraduate Admissions Office. This role involves integrating data from various sources, creating reports and visualizations, and collaborating with other departments to enhance recruitment strategies. The position requires a proactive and flexible approach to support the evolving needs of the admissions process.

Responsibilities

• Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources to analyze recruitment efficacy and demographic trends.
• Create and update ad hoc and recurring queries, reports, statistical analyses, graphs, and dashboards for strategic decision-making in recruitment activities.
• Effectively use data interpretation and visualization tools to communicate the meaning and importance of data sets.
• Provide data to assess the selection process for first-year and transfer students and make recommendations regarding enrollment goals.
• Collaborate with other offices, including Institutional Research, Financial Aid, and Student Affairs, in sharing and analyzing data.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including travel and application evaluation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree relevant to higher education analysis preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience with data analysis or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Direct experience in higher education and analytical research, preferably in selective college admissions.
• Experience with statistical software (e.g., SAS, Stata, R), databases, and analytical tools.
• Ability to translate statistical analysis into understandable and actionable formats.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Excel.