Assistant Director of Systems and Data Reporting

Job Description:

About Brown:

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more.  To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page here for further information.

About the Opportunity:

Brown University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) brings a Brown education to new audiences of learners: those focused on the development of skills and a breadth of knowledge necessary for professional success and leadership. We leverage Brown’s intellectual centers of excellence, rigorous teaching, and developmental approach to learning in a range of programs, including serving students outside of traditional degree programs. We partner with Brown departments, centers, institutes, and schools to develop degree and non-degree programs, and to support the recruitment, retention, and placement success of master’s students, including traditional, non-traditional, and professional students.

 

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Director of Systems and Data Reporting analyzes and reports on data for 35+ master’s degree programs, as well as for a portfolio of non-degree courses and certificates managed by the School of Professional Studies (SPS). This individual designs, produces, validates, distributes, and updates both quantitative and qualitative reports, queries, and data visualizations to support data-informed decision making in all facets of SPS’s processes, including the recruitment funnel (program prospects, inquiries, applicants, admission decisions, matriculants, and defers). The Assistant Director provides timely and interpretive reports for the Director of Enrollment Management, Director of Executive Education, SPS’s Senior Leadership Team, and others to inform recruitment, communication, selection, and enrollment strategies and policies. 

 

The Assistant Director will work with the Associate Director of Masters Admissions Systems and others to identify data needs and develop tools in relevant systems (Technolutions Slate, Tableau, IBM Cognos Analytics) to address those needs.

 

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Four or more years of experience administering daily systems operations, preferably in college admission environment

• Four or more years of experience running queries and validating data

• Four or more years of experience building workspaces and workflows in a CRM or relational database

• Four or more years of experience working with integrated student database systems 

• Demonstrated understanding of complex table joins and database query language

• Experience creating data connections between Tableau Server and various data sources

• Demonstrated proficiency developing dashboards that are intuitive, impactful, user friendly, multi-faceted, and visually appealing

• Experience with manipulating data from a relational database

• Ability to craft logic formulas and calculations to display data in a clear way

 

Preferred

• Previous experience in higher education

• Degree in business/data analytics, computer science, management information systems or technically related field

• Experience with Ellucian Banner and Technolutions Slate, or other student information and customer relationship management systems

• Experience developing and providing training to a professional and potentially non-technical audience

 

Job Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, processes, and complex situations

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities and objectives

• Ability to work with accuracy, precision, and attention to detail

• Ability to communicate effectively and precisely

• Passion for quality and accuracy

• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, timetables, and deadlines

 

Salary Grade:

10

Additional Information: 

Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Brown University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. 

The School of Professional Studies supports the Master's Ceremony and related events as part of Commencement weekend. This position is required to work the Master's Ceremony, which takes place over the Memorial Day weekend.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-06-03

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director of Systems and Data Reporting

Department:

School of Professional Studies

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

 

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.