Data Specialist

The Enrollment Data Specialist serves the data needs of our Student Search clients as well as supports all aspects of enrollment strategy operations. They license and process lists from multiple sources, prepare reports in Slate, contribute to documentation, and ensure communications about lists and client data are accurate and timely.

Responsibilities:

Enrollment Strategy Reporting
Prepare intermediate to advanced queries and reports in Slate
Troubleshoot and provide insights as needed to assist with strategy review
Prepare individual project and cross-client data for analysis and reporting
Search Data Management
Maintain historical and current client data
Coordinate data needs with data leads, account managers, and Slate strategists
Troubleshoot and provide insights as needed to assist with strategy review
Utilize multiple data processing and visualization tools, and list vendor interfaces
Manage transfer of client data for Carnegie-hosted Slate instances
Source List Purchasing
Build student lists per parameters outlined by the Enrollment Strategist utilizing multiple vendor interfaces
Perform Quality Assurance on lists and import into Slate according to best practices
Communicate with Enrollment Strategists to amend list parameters as needed to reach desired volumes
Collaborate closely with members of the Enrollment Strategy team to ensure smooth and accurate list management
Internal Project Contribution
Contribute to team innovation ideation conversations, taking ownership of projects, processes, and integrations that interest them and meet the needs of the team
Complete other data reviews and Slate consultation projects as assigned
Assist in competitive intelligence projects and research
Identify and implement operational improvements and efficiencies

Qualifications:

Curiosity about data challenges, both overall and unique to the college admissions market
Expertise in Queries, Reports, and Upload Dataset modules of Slate
Experience in Microsoft Access and Excel or other database systems
Leadership and management abilities
Desire to be an active contributor on internal and client-facing strategy calls
Effective communication and time management skills for a remote work environment as well as the ability to use/learn multiple technology platforms and switch between them on a regular basis
Organizational skills, including attention to detail, multitasking, prioritization, and decision-making
Interpersonal skills to positively collaborate with team members and represent the company to clients
Physical ability to be in a stationary position at a desk and work at a computer for prolonged periods of time

Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience in higher education, preferably enrollment
At least 2 years of intermediate to advanced experience in the Technolutions Slate CRM
Experience in segmentation marketing analysis
Experience manipulating large data files

You Should Join Us!

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Private health/dental/vision
401(k) with company match
Generous holiday and PTO package
Flexible work environment (remote, in-office, and hybrid roles)
Half-day summer Fridays
Fun company events and laid-back culture
Opportunities for advancement
Industry exposure and professional development
Growing company with a family feel
Entrepreneurial approach and spirit

About Carnegie

For more than 30 years, Carnegie has been a leader and innovator in higher education marketing and enrollment strategy, offering groundbreaking services in the areas of Research, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Slate Optimization, Student Search, Website Development, and Creative that generate authentic connections.

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