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The Data Analyst is an integral part of Chicago Booth’s Admissions team, serving as the data and business systems expert for the Office of Admissions. The primary focus of this position will be Admission’s system reporting, performance analysis, data integrity, and compliance. Manage data, reporting, workflows, and systems for recruitment and admissions, and the lead staff responsible for the data reporting and data mining. Work closely with the Operations, Marketing, Events, and Evaluation teams to enhance and streamline the use of data and analysis in order to make informed decisions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive data reports using CRM (Slate) tools and Tableau. Focuses on using current data fields, and other data points to provide insight and recommendations across the full life cycle of application processes.
• Works in consultation with Admissions teams to oversee data collection management; in Slate, including volunteer, prospective student, and applicant databases. Leverages relevant additional data sources, including third-party and/or internal survey data, to  ;identify opportunities and guide strategic efforts.
• Plays the lead role in developing dashboards, status reports, population profiles,&nbs p;and ad hoc and year-over-year report analysis. Synthesizes data across multiple platforms, provides strategic recommendations, and creates a central repository and processes  for departmental reporting.
• Creates data reports at the request of the leadership team and Dean’s Office, as needed. 
• Serves as an internal consultant for developing queries, reports, and best practices in Slate. 
• Develop close working relationships with other Slate experts throughout the Schools to collaborate and lead data initiatives for Chicago Booth. 
• Develops and maintains system processes as needed. Manages adoption of relevant technology and platform updates, anticipates issues/challenges, and helps establish best-in-class workflows and data infrastructure.
• Incorporates data-driven methods around collecting and applying qualitative and quantitative data, such as personas, perceptions, engagement, journey-mapping, event feedback, etc.
• Leverages relevant additional data sources, including third-party and/or internal surveys or focus groups, to identify opportunities and guide strategic efforts.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Coursework in computer science and statistics.
• At least two years of related experience in data reporting.
• Deep knowledge of how technical systems work and connect, as well as an  ;innate curiosity for problem-solving.
• Demonstrated proficiency in CRM Databases, and Slate experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Coding fluency in Javascript, XSLT, HTML, and Tableau.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week&nb sp;in the office.
• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)