Data Specialist

Location : Demorest (Main) Campus Job Type: Full-Time Staff Job Number: 202500141 Division: Enrollment Services Department: Undergraduate Admissions Opening Date: 01/14/2026 Founded in 1897, Piedmont University is a private, comprehensive liberal arts university with an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students at campuses in Demorest and Athens, Georgia. Description Founded in 1897, Piedmont University is a private, comprehensive liberal arts university with an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students at campuses in Demorest and Athens, Georgia. This position oversees the undergraduate Database Management and report writing experience. This also includes the creation of web forms & applications, designing and managing communications, coordinating data input, and assuring accuracy. This role provides marketing, group event planning, communication, and project management support for the projects, group events, and communication plans for the Office of Admissions. This role requires a strong, demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities, deliverables, and timelines. Building and managing project plans are essential to the success and support of the admissions and recruitment goals. With leadership and support from the VP and Director, this position collaborates closely with the admissions team, the admissions operations team, the various colleges and departments, and the University Office of Marketing and Communications. This position must also have a broad understanding of appropriate academic programs and potential future directions; be flexible, visionary, creative, and energetic; and possess a demonstrated capacity to lead. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Process transcripts and test scores for incoming students throughout the year, as well as database entry for accepted students. CRM Administrator specifically for Target X(Salesforce) and Recruit (Ellucian), and the Common App Ensuring system updates monthly as well as any troubleshooting for staff. Collaborating with other offices ensures cohesion and accurate communication when dealing with student information and assistance. Provide a welcoming and supportive environment for student workers to build professional relations with the office and offices throughout the campus. Assist with training staff to use new modules and understand data exports, as well as any changes to the software as needed. Analyzing data and creating Reports to be shared across campus with collaborating offices. Manage administrative tasks such as but not limited to (communications, strategy, and process development, audience management, and daily processes) within the CRM system: Target/XRecruit. Develop CRM annual mail grid/timelines for all admission communication projects, including digital and print Work with the Office of Marketing and Communications to manage the projects, plans, purchase orders, approvals, and timelines Analyze data and trends for marketing materials (digital and print)/web content/ Prepares annual reports for the admission office while also creating reports to assist with daily operations for the Admissions team. Other relevant duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is required. On-site work is required. Incumbents must remain relevant in the area of employment and flexible to changes in work related to institutional needs. Typical Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in related field required. Demonstrated student recruitment experience and/or data management experience preferred. Experience with Colleague and CRM desired. Licenses and Certifications Valid Georgia Driver's License (or obtained within 30 days of hire date) and satisfactory MVR. Supplemental InformationEnvironmental, Physical, and Visual Acuity Factors Essential functions and responsibilities of this position are performed in an inside environmental condition, where there is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Essential functions and responsibilities require light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Essential functions and responsibilities require incumbents to: climb or ascend and descend stairs or ramps using feet and legs; stoop by bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist; kneel by bending legs to come to rest on knee or knees; crouch by bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine; reach or extend hands and arms in any direction; stand by remaining upright on the feet; walk or move about on foot to accomplish tasks; lift by raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position; finger, grasp, or feel objects; talk to exchange and express ideas; and to hear to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels. Incumbents must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as extensive reading and operate computers and other office equipment. Non-Discrimination Policy Piedmont University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students. It is the policy of Piedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Piedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Inquiries or complaints from students or employees concerning the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex in this statement should be directed to: Coordinator for Title IX, Mia Borgstrom Daniel Hall 213 Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 778-8500 x1504 Inquiries or complaints from students, other than on the basis of sex, concerning any of the prohibitions of discrimination in the statement should be directed to: 504 Coordinator, Letitia Roller Daniel Hall, - Room 208 1021 Central Avenue P.O. BOX 10 Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 778-8500 Inquiries or complaints from employees concerning any of the prohibitions of discrimination in this statement should be directed to: Letitia Roller Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance Daniel Hall - Room 208 1021 Central Avenue P.O. BOX 10 Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 778-8500 x 2858 We offer a complete benefits package to full-time 12-month employees, including: Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts TIAA 403(b) Retirement - with up to 4% employer matching Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Holidays Vacation Medical Leave (Sick Leave) Educational Assistance Program (Employees and their dependents) On-campus Fitness Center and access to Habersham County's Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center

Created: 2026-03-10