Iowa State University
The Enrollment Research Data Analyst III serves as a key contributor to Iowa State University’s data-driven enrollment and financial aid strategy. This role utilizes advanced statistical modeling, strategic reporting frameworks, and high-impact analysis to inform institutional policy, planning, and operational effectiveness. The analyst collaborates across functional teams including admissions, financial aid, and the registrar, as well as with institutional research, the ITS reporting team, and finance. The insights provided by this position support recruitment, yield, and retention efforts, while optimizing institutional financial aid to achieve enrollment and net tuition revenue goals. Additionally, the analyst will source and integrate new data, contributing to the development and maintenance of the university’s data warehouse.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain predictive models (e.g., yield, retention, financial aid impact) to support strategic enrollment management.
Review and develop enrollment and financial aid budget projections.
Apply advanced statistical methods to analyze student behavior, demographic trends, and aid utilization.
Conduct demand analysis to evaluate recruitment markets and inform recruitment strategies.
Develop econometric models to guide tuition and financial aid policies, and model financial aid strategies to improve enrollment, student success, and net revenue outcomes.
Present data-driven recommendations to stakeholders, translating technical findings into clear, actionable strategies.
Create and refine dashboards and reports to monitor key enrollment and financial aid metrics, delivering actionable insights.
Produce internal and external reports, including submissions to the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, Common Data Set, and U.S. Department of Education.
Identify, assess, and integrate new internal and external data sources to enhance enrollment and financial aid analysis.
Collaborate with colleagues across IT, institutional research, and ERA to develop and maintain the university’s data warehouse, maintain data integrity and document processes.
Provide data governance and security guidance, ensuring compliance with FERPA, Higher Education Act, and other federal and state privacy laws.
Respond to ad-hoc data requests and provide leadership in compiling, managing, and analyzing data to inform university policy discussions.
About the Department:
The Office of Enrollment Research and Analytics within Enrollment Management at Iowa State University supports the University’s mission by advancing data-informed strategies that optimize student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and success. The team works collaboratively with campus partners to provide insight, analysis, and strategic support through the management of institutional data and reporting. Enrollment Management includes functional areas such as admissions, financial aid, registrar, and student success initiatives, and is committed to fostering access, informed decision-making, and continuous improvement across the student lifecycle.
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