Assistant Director of Enrollment Management Analytics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Enrollment analytics leader advancing Vanderbilt University’s graduate admissions decisions. Building data literacy, statistical models, and fair evaluation processes for OGSM enrollment strategy.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analytics and enrollment management, with a strong focus on implementing data-driven strategies and developing statistical models to enhance admissions processes. Proficient in delivering data-literacy training and collaborating with various teams to optimize enrollment strategies.

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Data AnalyticsStatistical AnalysisData Visualization ToolsEnrollment ManagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

Data-Driven StrategiesStatistical AnalysisData VisualizationMetrics DevelopmentEvaluation CriteriaComplex Data InterpretationAdmissions Process EvaluationScholarship EvaluationOperational FunctionsEvidence-Informed Models

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProject Management SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Ability

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationEnrollment ManagementAdmissionsStudent Success StrategiesData Literacy Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote data-informed decision-making across the Strategic Enrollment Management unit
Assist with operational functions of the applicant evaluation and selection process
Design and deliver data-literacy training programs for the enrollment team
Lead development of statistical and evidence-informed models supporting admissions, scholarships, financial aid, and student success strategies
Monitor external research on enrollment, admissions, and student finances and disseminate relevant findings
Support admissions evaluation operations and decision-release procedures
Help develop metrics and evaluation criteria to assess admissions-process effectiveness and fairness
Recommend process improvements based on evaluation findings
Collaborate with enrollment operations, systems, marketing, and recruitment teams to refine enrollment strategies
Provide actionable data insights for enrollment planning, resource allocation, and priority setting
Collaborate with the Senior Director of Evaluation and Selection on Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
Report directly to the Senior Director of Evaluation and Selection
Serve as an individual contributor without direct staff supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analytics, enrollment management, or a related field within higher education
Experience implementing data-driven strategies
Proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization tools
Ability to interpret complex data sets and present findings clearly and actionably
Prior experience in graduate admissions, including application review and scholarship evaluation preferred
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to engage effectively with academic leaders and staff
Critical and creative problem-solving ability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth and learning opportunities
Equal-opportunity employment