GPS Enrollment Operations, Business Analyst
Lowell, MA - USA
Job Summary
General Summary of Position:
The Division of Graduate Online & Professional Studies (GPS) is seeking a full-time systems and operations technical leader who can manage and optimize key enrollment technologiesprimarily Slate Salesforce and related toolsto support recruitment admissions and re-enrollment efforts. The position focuses on ensuring data integrity streamlining workflows and leveraging reporting and analytics to drive data-informed decision-making. It also requires cross-functional collaboration campaign and performance tracking and providing training and support to staff all while maintaining efficient high-performing systems that support overall enrollment strategy.
The position will align and optimize the systems used by enrollment teams to support a seamless and high-functioning enrollment cycle from funnel to graduation. The BA will also focus on data flowing through these systems to ensure they support business processes within GPS and peripheral units that rely on GPS data/information.
Partner with GPS enrollment and data staff Enterprise Applications and University stakeholders to design and implement data quality processes across GPS systems leveraging knowledge of business processes and student lifecycle data flows to ensure:
- data remains accurate current and free of duplication
- data elements are added to GPS systems to facilitate operations and support enrollment
- data elements passed through enrollment system integrations support GPS needs and University data requirements
Provide comprehensive support for all GPS technical platforms to ensure system functionality reliability and alignment with operational needs. Slate Business Analyst for GPS Serve as the primary Slate resource by managing system functionality user roles security training vendor coordination system enhancements and ongoing performance monitoring to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
- Configure and optimize Slate workflows rules queries forms portals and communications to support efficient admissions and enrollment operations
- Oversee data management processes including imports/exports system integrations (e.g. SIS CAS) and data quality controls while ensuring accuracy consistency and integrity across systems
- Conduct data audits validation and troubleshooting to identify and resolve system or data issues and maintain overall data health
- Design build and analyze reports dashboards and queries to support enrollment strategy decision-making and data-driven insights (e.g. funnel performance application trends yield analysis)
- Sales Force CRM system for GPS Serve as a key team member responsible for the maintenance and optimization of Salesforce CRM and GPS marketing automation operations supporting recruitment admissions and reenrollment
- Assist in the development deployment and tracking of digital and traditional marketing recruitment and reenrollment campaigns
- Under the direction of the Executive Director work with GPS Recruitment Admissions and Advising teams to operationalize and maintain custom reports and dashboards to support data-driven decision making
- Support training for new and existing staff on Salesforce focusing on training staff to use enrollment systems to support a optimization and scale and a streamlined enrollment cycle. This includes onboarding and updates related to system changes and enhancements.
Other Job Duties:
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Bachelors Degree required 5 years of technical professional work experience within higher education specific to admissions or enrollment systems.
Demonstrated technical skills:
- Demonstrated experience using Salesforce
- Demonstrated experience using SLATE
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Working knowledge of Canvas or another LMS
- Ability to master new technology used in enrollment processes
- Extremely detail-oriented and deadline-driven; fanatical about checking own work with high standards for accuracy
- Process-driven always looking to optimize and streamline processes
- Knowledge of data capture and management strategies
- Ability to work independently and be goal driven/oriented
Additional Considerations:
- Previous experience with Student Information Systems and application systems Platforms.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making kills
- Knowledge Marketing Cloud or other Marketing Automation systems are desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a hybrid position with the expectation of being on campus for 3 days per week.
Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
This position is full-time benefited and in the SEIU Professional union in gradeP19. Anticipated salary based on qualifications and experience. Minimum $th quartile: $89568 and midpoint: $101251.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
UMass Lowell, a midsized public research university located north of Boston, offers full- and part-time students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs online and on campus.