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: (can make edits)

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.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

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.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program