Sr. Enrollment Research Analyst

Posted September 21, 2011
Business Target Enrollment Group, LLC
Purdue Technology Center of Indianapolis,
Purdue Research Park of Indianapolis
Position Type Full Time
Start Date Immediate Availability

Duties / Responsibilities

The Enrollment Research Analyst will be responsible for performing custom research, building institutional-specific predictive models, and creating automated reporting processes to support client information requirements. This position will also be expected to assist with the development, growth and management of the analytics team at Target Enrollment.  Other responsibilities include:

 

  • Establishing project data requirements based upon client’s recruitment or retention objectives.
  • Converting, cleansing, manipulating, and managing large, historic data files.
  • Developing predictive models and designing scoring databases and processes
  • .Performing custom and standard analysis and delivering results written and verbally.
  • Proofreeding and editing reports written by peer research analysts.
  • Designing new and managing existing applications used to deliver analytics services to campus clients.
  • Constantly enhancing the predictive modeling service offering through invesigating new data sources, statistical techniques and delivery methods.
  • Designing customized reports/dashboards and managing their delivery.
  • Actively participating in the development of marketing content promoting TEG service

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Applicants should possess strong qualitative and quantitative research skills with an ability to execute and deliver high quality, on-time research for clients. Applicants should also be able to effectively communicate (written and verbal) technical/analytical information to a variety of interested parties at all levels.

Additional Requirements include:

  • Advanced Degree (M.S., PHD) required in a highly technical/mathematical discipline (ie; statistics, mathematics, quantitative analysis, computer science, etc.),
  • A minimum 3 years experience developing statistical models and data analysis with extensive knowledge of statistical theory (regression and multivariate statistics) and Data Mining techniques, preferably in a marketing environment. Prior experience in a higher education setting is preferred.
  • Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with regression methods, decision trees, neural networks and rules-based decision modeling. The ideal candidate will be required to personally use data mining, predictive modeling and various other descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to solve business problems.
  • Demonstrated expertise in statistical programming. Advanced SQL programming (e.g. MySQL, MSSQL, PL/SQL) is a plus. PC skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access is required.
  • A business-oriented mindset with a comfort working in a highly entrepreneurial environment and an interest in growing a service line focused on enrollment analytics.

 

Company Description

Target Enrollment Group provides data and analytic solutions aimed at improving upon the successful recruitment and retention of students within higher education. Using techniques such as predictive analytics, it is our goal to deliver accurate and useful business intelligence to enrollment managers so that more productive and cost effective decisions can be made about recruitment and retention strategies throughout the enrollment funnel. Target Enrollment Group is currently searching for a highly motivated and experienced statistical analyst to fill a Senior Enrollment Research Analyst position in its office located on the west side of Indianapolis within the Purdue Technology Center.

Application Instructions

Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter online by visiting www.targetenrollment.com/careers.html

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.  No visa sponsorship available at this time.