Justin Keyston

Assistant Director, Communications & Data Management

Justin Keyston serves on the Recruitment & Enrollment team as the Online Assistant Director of Communications & Data Management. His position oversees all the communications, data management systems, and reporting within the Online Recruitment & Enrollment team. He supervises two online coordinators that operate the daily tasks of functions of online systems supporting the Enrollment Counselors and a Data Analyst in charge of all reporting aspects for the Recruitment and Enrollment team. Arizona Online's vision is to be the premier pathway for ambitious learners to experience an engaging, rigorous education, delivered in online and hybrid formats, that prepares them for emerging challenges and future opportunities. AZO's goal is to become the leading source of ambitious students receiving a demanding, interesting education in online and hybrid formats that equips students for new challenges and possibilities in the future.

Justin Keyston is a professional with over 30 years of experience in higher education in data analysis, business intelligence, and technology implementation. With a strong command of tools like Power BI, Excel, and Genesys Cloud, he has contributed to improving operational insights, student engagement strategies, and performance tracking within organizational environments. He is known for his ability to translate raw data into meaningful reports and visualizations that drive decision-making. He has successfully developed and deployed several Power BI dashboards that streamlined reporting workflows and improved strategic visibility across departments. He's led initiatives involving enrollment online analytics, resulting in measurable service and increased student recruitment efforts. Justin has implemented advanced logic in Genesys Cloud Architect to optimize customer journeys, including auto-disconnect flows and voicemail routing improvements, and demonstrated initiative in cross-functional collaboration by bridging the gap between IT and business users through well-designed data tools and training. Justin has a keen interest in emerging technologies, particularly around cloud-based communications, digital transformation, and self-service analytics tools. He enjoys helping teams become more data-literate and empowering stakeholders with self-service tools and clean, actionable insights.