University Of New England

Senior Director of Analytics & Operations

University Of New England$100K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Sciences, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in enrollment operations, CRM management, and/or analytics within higher education.
  • 3+ years of supervisory or management experience leading technical or operational teams.
  • Expertise with Slate CRM or similar enrollment management platforms.
  • Experience with CRM/SIS integrations, ideally Slate to Banner.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and generate actionable insights.
  • Excellent project management skills and outstanding communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Guide and manage the Slate CRM team to optimize recruitment and application processing.
  • Lead the vision for technology systems supporting enrollment goals for undergraduate and on-campus graduate admissions.
  • Collaborate with Continuing Professional Studies leadership to enhance shared learning.
  • Drive improvements and integration efforts to maximize CRM functionality and adoption.
  • Serve as a liaison with teams across the institution that utilize Slate and related systems for enrollment.
  • Facilitate learning opportunities and align resources to achieve operational efficiencies.
  • Partner with IT and Institutional Research to ensure data integrity and interoperability.

Benefits

  • Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
  • Up to 8% retirement plan match.
  • Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
  • UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Position Type
Professional Staff

Faculty Track

Position Title
Senior Director of Analytics & Operations

Employment Status
Full Time

Months
12

Campus
Biddeford, ME

Description

The Senior Director of Admission Analytics & Operations serves as a critical partner to the VP of Admissions & Marketing and is a member of the Admissions Leadership Team with the Senior Director of Undergraduate Admissions and the Director of Graduate Admissions. This team collectively is responsible for supporting enrollment success for the Undergraduate and On-Campus Graduate programs.

This role is essential in defining how data and systems support enrollment success across the institution, including for Undergraduate and Graduate student populations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Slate CRM management, CRM/SIS integrations, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize enrollment operations and inform strategic decision-making.

Benefits Overview
  • Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
  • Up to 8% retirement plan match.
  • Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
  • Educational benefits:
    • UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners

For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Systems Management
  • Guide and manage the team responsible for the management and optimization of Slate CRM for Undergraduate and Graduate On-Campus Admissions, ensuring the instances effectively supports recruitment, application processing, and yield strategies.
  • Lead the strategic vision for how technology systems and data infrastructure support enrollment goals across undergraduate admissions, and on-campus graduate programs.
  • Partner with leadership in Continuing Professional Studies to identify areas for collaboration and shared learning.
  • Drive system enhancements, workflow improvements, and integration efforts to maximize CRM functionality and user adoption.
  • Serve as the primary liaison and collaborator with teams across the institution that utilize Slate and other systems (i.e. Banner SIS) for enrollment purposes, serving as the expert for undergraduate and on-campus graduate programs.
  • Facilitate shared learning opportunities, identify best practices, and promote resource alignment to achieve operational efficiencies across enrollment units.
  • Partner with IT, Institutional Research, and other stakeholders to ensure data integrity and system interoperability.

Analytics & Enrollment Optimization
  • Guide and manage the Associate Director of Admission Analytics to support the VP of Admissions & Marketing in leveraging data intelligence to optimize enrollment.
  • Collaborate with Admissions leadership to conduct comprehensive funnel analysis to identify enrollment bottlenecks, conversion opportunities, and areas for strategic intervention.
  • Partner with AD of Admission Analytics in the development and ongoing maintenance of dashboards, reports, and predictive models that inform enrollment strategy and tactical decision-making.
  • Be a thought partner in translating complex data findings into actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders across the enrollment ecosystem.

Team Leadership & Development
  • Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of 5-7 professional staff responsible for CRM administration, data management, reporting, and operational support.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Ensure team members have the training, resources, and support needed to excel in their roles.


Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Sciences, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in enrollment operations, CRM management, and/or analytics within higher education.
  • 3+ years of supervisory or management experience leading technical or operational teams.
  • Demonstrated expertise with Slate CRM or comparable enrollment management platforms.
  • Experience with CRM/SIS integrations, ideally Slate to Banner.
  • Strong analytical skills with proven ability to work with large datasets, conduct statistical analysis, and generate actionable insights.
  • Experience guiding the development of reports, dashboards, and data visualizations for diverse stakeholder audiences.
  • Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Proven track record of successful cross-functional collaboration and relationship building.

Preferred:
  • Experience managing CRM implementations, migrations, or large-scale system optimization projects.
  • Knowledge of marketing attribution models and ROI analysis methodologies.
  • Familiarity with SQL, data warehouse concepts, and business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
  • Understanding of enrollment management strategies, student lifecycle marketing, and higher education recruitment best practices.


Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2022PS0906P

Open Date
06/02/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

About University Of New England

The University of New England (UNE) is a private university in Biddeford, Maine. It was founded in 1939 as a preparatory school for college. It later became Westbrook College, a women's college, before adopting its current name and becoming coeducational in 1978. UNE offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in various fields, including health sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The university has two campuses in Maine, in Biddeford and Portland, as well as a campus in Tangier, Morocco.
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