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Lindenwood University · 3 days ago

Data Analyst

St. Charles Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Lindenwood University is seeking a Data Analyst who will serve as a strategic partner in driving student recruitment, engagement, and retention through data-informed decision-making. This role involves analyzing enrollment trends and collaborating with various departments to provide actionable insights that support institutional growth.

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Responsibilities

Works with stakeholders to identify information needs and develop reports and/or dashboards

Partners with IT, Enrollment, Marketing, and Student Financial Services to oversee data migration and system integration as part of the new CRM implementation, ensuring accuracy, continuity, and minimal disruption

Identifies gaps in data availability and work with IT team to implement solutions to close the gaps

Identifies technology solutions that support business strategies and organizational goals

Collaborates with IT support to resolve user issues and meet user needs on reports and dashboards

Identifies methodologies to enhance data retention practices

Leads data cleanup initiatives, including duplicate resolution, standardized naming conventions, and process documentation to support CRM optimization

Works with data governance, management, department heads, and operations teams to develop internal quality standards, metrics, and reports that align with overall company objectives, business needs, and client satisfaction

Documents and shares with other departments key decisions, processes, and issues related to business systems and reporting

Identifies methodologies to enhance data retention practices

Develops and enforces data governance policies to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of enrollment and marketing data

Leads data cleanup initiatives, including duplicate resolution, standardized naming conventions, and process documentation to support CRM optimization

Assists Marketing with completing a review of next month's lead and enrollment goals based on current data from the data warehouse

Works with the vendor to populate data between marketing and the vendor for review before next month's lead purchase

Assists Marketing with any new data pull for review

Generates the results into the data warehouse for goals on the dashboards

Creates and maintains a tool for enrollment goals based on start dates for each program

Reviews and updates the table for the goals for each start cycle

Monitors changes to start data and update data based on new data

Supports the mission of the university and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence

Designs, implements, and maintains automated and integrated methodologies for efficient analysis and reporting

Works closely with Enrollment and Marketing leadership to build dashboards that reflect real-time CRM data, ensuring transparency in lead management, student pipeline health, and ROI on marketing spend

Improves reporting processes whenever possible by implementing leading practices

Works with leadership and other stakeholders to produce and validate workflow reporting (either ad-hoc or visualizations) for the organization

Assists in data preparation for regulatory reporting, as needed

Reviews reports for accuracy and identify necessary changes resulting from organizational changes, system updates, etc

Serves as a resource to report to users and stakeholders in answering questions and resolving issues related to workflow

Improves user adoption and promote data definitions

Recommends and implements changes that can create efficiencies and streamline processes

Designs, implements, and maintains special ad hoc request reports to support the requesting department

Provides training and documentation for staff across departments to ensure data integrity and consistent usage of CRM fields, reports, and processes

Improves business reporting for each department

Works with the Leadership from each department to help maintain a clear understanding of performance

Supports with additional ad hoc requests for data

Qualification

CRM transitionsData governanceData managementData visualizationDatabase languagesCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsWriting skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Experience leading or supporting CRM transitions in higher education (e.g., Slate, Salesforce, Anthology, or equivalent)

Demonstrated expertise in data governance and large-scale data cleanup projects

3 years of experience in data management, business analysis, or similar field

Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)

Proficient in database languages

Strong ability to analyze user requirements and create backend BI solutions

Understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices for enrollment and marketing systems

Ability to design and implement data validation, auditing, and correction procedures

Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills to bridge technical CRM processes with admissions, marketing, and student services needs

Exceptional interpersonal skills and relationship building skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge of and ability to understand and resolve data inconsistencies or variances

Excellent writing skills for documenting user requirements

Ability to communicate complex information in a meaningful way

Ability to interact with managers to raise issues, discuss changes and provide information

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative environment

Ability to prioritize and quickly resolve issues

Benefits

Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).

Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).

Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.

Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).

Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.

Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

Company

Lindenwood University

Lindenwood University is a school in Saint Charles.

Founded in 1827

Saint Charles, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.lindenwood.edu/

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