Associate Director

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

At Georgetown University’sMcDonough School of Business, our mission is to build global business knowledge and inspire ethical leaders to serve the common good. We provide a world-class undergraduate, graduate, and executive experience rooted in our distinctiveness: Access to expertise across Georgetown University’s renowned schools to provide interdisciplinary, integrated, learning experiences; A location in the global capital city of Washington, D.C., with access to thought leaders and influencers across business, government, policy, non-governmental agencies, and embassies; And Georgetown University’s Jesuit tradition that calls upon us to be leaders who foster a collaborative culture and use empathy and care for others as they work to solve the world’s most complex challenges and serve the common good.

The Associate Director of Data Analytics (AD) is responsible for comprehensively managing admissions data for the McDonough School of Business (MSB) Graduate Degree Programs. This encompasses gathering, organizing, analyzing, promoting, and integrating data to drive informed decision-making. This role will leverage data analytics to ensure the admissions team make informed decisions when recruiting, selecting, and crafting cohorts for graduate degree programs at MSB. This employee will possess a deep understanding of our back-end systems such as TargetX, Salesforce, Marketo, ScheduleOnce, and integrate and organize the data flowing through these systems to help the admissions team make informed decisions and increase the probability of success of bringing quality students to our programs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Collect, manage, and visualize Grad & Exec admissions and MBA admissions data to support real-time access, reporting, and decision-making.

• Develop predictive models and dashboards to inform yield, melt, scholarship optimization, and application trends.

• Identify data gaps, resolve anomalies, and propose process improvements to enhance data accuracy and integrity.

• Collaborate with internal partners (e.g., careers, finance, OADS) to drive integrated, data-informed strategies across departments.

• Deliver timely, ad hoc, and scheduled data reports to support admissions processes, rankings submissions, and strategic initiatives.

• Serve as MBA Admissions Committee member, critical in crafting admissions decisions.

Work Interactions

The AD reports directly to the Associate Dean and Managing Director of Graduate & Executive Degree Programs and collaborates closely with the Associate Dean, MBA Admissions.

This position relies on the recruitment, admissions, and careers teams’ discrete data collection about our prospects, applicants, and students. Close collaboration with key stakeholders within admissions is expected, including working closely with the Senior Director of Budgets and Data Analytics, the Associate Dean of Graduate and Executive Degree Program Admissions, and the Assistant Dean for MBA Admissions.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 2-4 years’ experience in data analysis, reporting, or institutional research

• Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

• Ability to communicate complex data findings to non-technical audiences effectively

• Proficiency in statistical concepts, data visualization and/or analysis tools and languages (e.g. SQL, R, Python, Tableau)

• Strong information presentation skills, both in writing and in visuals (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Tableau, Illustrator, etc.)

• Experienced and comfortable presenting and facilitating conversations with senior or executive-level colleagues

Preferred qualifications (if applicable)

• Statistical modeling experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Business, or other disciplines that engendered an understanding of technology systems

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid.  Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.