University of Arizona is hiring: Analyst, Data III in Tucson

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Position Highlights: The Data Analyst III for Arizona Online's Recruitment & Enrollment Management office provides analytical expertise in the planning, development, and assessment of objectives, long‑range forecasting, and strategic recruitment and enrollment plans. This position will also support centralized reporting initiatives for Arizona Online student populations. The role will identify business intelligence, reporting and data analysis needs to turn data into actionable insights to support university operations, and maintain the data warehouses and associated business intelligence environments.

Additional responsibilities include supervising a Data Analyst I and working closely with team members and campus stakeholders to align departmental initiatives with data insights.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of key data points related to online recruitment and enrollment to inform strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
• Conduct point‑in‑time and ad‑hoc analyses using statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modeling, and trend forecasting.
• Interpret and communicate critical observations and data insights to stakeholders to support decision‑making.
• Develop reports and data visualizations to recommend strategies for recruitment and enrollment planning.
• Analyze historical recruitment and admissions data to evaluate past performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Recommend actions to optimize future recruitment efforts, strategic enrollment opportunities, and operational policies.
• Perform ongoing analytical and reporting functions specific to Arizona Online student populations.
• Support centralized reporting initiatives and collaborate with university‑wide partners to enhance data accessibility and consistency.
• Identify trends and patterns in recruitment and enrollment data to support planning, improve processes, and assess solutions.
• Develop and maintain databases; ensure data accuracy and integrity in internal systems.
• Design and implement dashboards, reporting tools, and predictive models to enhance decision‑making capabilities across departments.
• Translate complex data findings into actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and use of principles, theories, and concepts related to Data Science and Analytics; strong statistics and data manipulation knowledge.
• Sharp attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage large datasets and analyze data in a higher education environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing recruitment and enrollment data within a higher education context.
• Experience supporting Institutional Research, Enrollment Management, or related departments in a college or university setting.

Job Details

• Employment type: Full‑time
• Number of hours worked per week: 40
• FLSA: Exempt
• Job FTE: 1.0
• Salary: $65,687 – $85,393 per year
• Grade: 9
• Benefits: Full benefits eligible (health, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, tuition reduction, retirement plans, recreation and cultural activities).

Contact: Marqus Dorame, marqusdorame@arizona.edu, (520) 621-0898.