Data and Research Analyst, Enrollment Management
- University of Montana (UM), Helena College, and UM Western
- Montana
- Full Time
Data and Research Analyst, Enrollment Management
Salary
$25.95 Hourly
Location
Missoula Mountain Campus
Job Type
Hourly Staff Full-time
Job Number
202400691
Department
Enrollment Management,
Opening Date
05/19/2026
Closing Date
6/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Description
Enrollment Management invites applications for a Data and Research Analyst. Reporting to the Director of CRM Strategy and Governance, this position serves as the primary systems, data, and reporting specialist for undergraduate admissions. The Analyst develops and maintains reporting solutions, data processes, and import structures within the Technolutions Slate CRM, while supporting strategic reporting and enrollment planning initiatives in collaboration with Enrollment Management leadership.
This role partners with stakeholders to design and implement reporting frameworks, datasets, queries, and data solutions that support operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. The Data and Research Analyst also identifies innovative ways to leverage Slate functionality to improve processes, reporting capabilities, and data accessibility.
The position serves as the division's subject matter expert for Slate data imports, source formats, querying, data architecture, and reporting design.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain complex queries, datasets, reporting objects, and data import structures within Technolutions Slate.
Design scalable reporting frameworks that support admissions operations, recruitment tracking, and enrollment funnel management.
Analyze stakeholder needs and translate business requirements into structured reporting and data solutions.
Manage inbound data architecture, including source formats, mapping strategies, and data governance standards.
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and alignment with institutional reporting definitions and standards.
Conduct testing and troubleshooting of queries, datasets, reports, and system workflows to resolve data and reporting issues.
Collaborate with technical staff and campus partners to implement system improvements, new features, and process enhancements.
Produce recurring and ad hoc reports supporting application review, recruitment performance, communications, and enrollment tracking.
Interpret and present reporting results to support strategic planning, policy development, and enrollment decision-making.
Develop dashboards, visualizations, and comparative analyses to improve accessibility and understanding of admissions data.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and experience in systems reporting or database querying.
Knowledge of relational databases, structured data systems, reporting design principles, and data integrity practices.
Experience developing queries, datasets, and reports within CRM or database environments.
Experience translating business needs into technical reporting solutions.
Experience troubleshooting data, reporting, and system-related issues.
Experience organizing, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent projects.
Ability to analyze stakeholder needs and design effective data-processing and reporting solutions.
Ability to learn and apply complex CRM system architecture and functionality.
Ability to test, validate, and ensure accuracy of reporting outputs.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly while maintaining confidentiality and data security standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Technolutions Slate.
Experience in higher education admissions or enrollment management.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
Basic SQL writing experience.
Additional Information
Compensation Title: Data/Research Analyst
Union: FOCUS-MFPE
Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.
Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.Complete applications received by the closing date will be guaranteed consideration.
A complete application includes:
Letter of Interest - addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as Dear Search Committee or Dear Hiring Manager is acceptable.
Detailed Resume - listing education and describing work experience
Three (3) Professional References - names and contact information
Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
The is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
The Affiliation of the (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM's non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking. Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.
Testing: Individual hiring departments within the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). The will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Due to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation and related guidance from USCIS and the Department of State, the University may be limited in its ability to offer H-1B sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas that require payment of the additional fee introduced by the Proclamation.
Employer
(UM), Helena College, and UM Western
Salary
$25.95 Hourly
Location
Missoula Mountain Campus
Job Type
Hourly Staff Full-time
Job Number
202400691
Department
Enrollment Management,
Opening Date
05/19/2026
Closing Date
6/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Description
Enrollment Management invites applications for a Data and Research Analyst. Reporting to the Director of CRM Strategy and Governance, this position serves as the primary systems, data, and reporting specialist for undergraduate admissions. The Analyst develops and maintains reporting solutions, data processes, and import structures within the Technolutions Slate CRM, while supporting strategic reporting and enrollment planning initiatives in collaboration with Enrollment Management leadership.
This role partners with stakeholders to design and implement reporting frameworks, datasets, queries, and data solutions that support operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. The Data and Research Analyst also identifies innovative ways to leverage Slate functionality to improve processes, reporting capabilities, and data accessibility.
The position serves as the division's subject matter expert for Slate data imports, source formats, querying, data architecture, and reporting design.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain complex queries, datasets, reporting objects, and data import structures within Technolutions Slate.
Design scalable reporting frameworks that support admissions operations, recruitment tracking, and enrollment funnel management.
Analyze stakeholder needs and translate business requirements into structured reporting and data solutions.
Manage inbound data architecture, including source formats, mapping strategies, and data governance standards.
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and alignment with institutional reporting definitions and standards.
Conduct testing and troubleshooting of queries, datasets, reports, and system workflows to resolve data and reporting issues.
Collaborate with technical staff and campus partners to implement system improvements, new features, and process enhancements.
Produce recurring and ad hoc reports supporting application review, recruitment performance, communications, and enrollment tracking.
Interpret and present reporting results to support strategic planning, policy development, and enrollment decision-making.
Develop dashboards, visualizations, and comparative analyses to improve accessibility and understanding of admissions data.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and experience in systems reporting or database querying.
Knowledge of relational databases, structured data systems, reporting design principles, and data integrity practices.
Experience developing queries, datasets, and reports within CRM or database environments.
Experience translating business needs into technical reporting solutions.
Experience troubleshooting data, reporting, and system-related issues.
Experience organizing, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent projects.
Ability to analyze stakeholder needs and design effective data-processing and reporting solutions.
Ability to learn and apply complex CRM system architecture and functionality.
Ability to test, validate, and ensure accuracy of reporting outputs.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly while maintaining confidentiality and data security standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Technolutions Slate.
Experience in higher education admissions or enrollment management.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
Basic SQL writing experience.
Additional Information
Compensation Title: Data/Research Analyst
Union: FOCUS-MFPE
Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.
Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.Complete applications received by the closing date will be guaranteed consideration.
A complete application includes:
Letter of Interest - addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as Dear Search Committee or Dear Hiring Manager is acceptable.
Detailed Resume - listing education and describing work experience
Three (3) Professional References - names and contact information
Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
The is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
The Affiliation of the (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM's non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking. Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.
Testing: Individual hiring departments within the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). The will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Due to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation and related guidance from USCIS and the Department of State, the University may be limited in its ability to offer H-1B sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas that require payment of the additional fee introduced by the Proclamation.
Employer
(UM), Helena College, and UM Western
Job ID: 522368148
Originally Posted on: 5/24/2026
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