Institutional Research Analyst

The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) seeks an Institutional Research Analyst who will be responsible for the analysis of institutional data to support a culture of data-informed decision-making on campus. This work will include designing and administering surveys and analyzing survey data; data analysis and management; reporting institutional data to external agencies; creating data visualizations; creating and analyzing student success metrics, enrollment management trends, academic data, and KPIs. This is a temporary full-time position that will start in mid-October 2026 and end in mid-December 2026.

Internal Data Analysis, Surveying, and Reporting (60%)

• Assist with the design and administration of University surveys; compile results, and interpret the data in written analysis.

University Research Support and Consulting (20%)

• Provide support for survey design, implementation and interpretation as needed by academic programs and other University constituencies.
• Analyze data sets, verify data to ensure data integrity, and prepare reports and analyses in support of other key institutional activities and strategic plan goals.
• Compile data and put in a useable format in support of departmental and program reviews, assessment, strategic planning, grant proposals, and annual reports.

External Data Analysis, Consulting, and Reporting (20%)

• Plan, prepare, and produce a variety of regular and ad-hoc queries, reports, and presentations to meet external reporting requirements, such as IPEDS, accrediting agencies, state reporting, etc.; and internal informational needs.
• Work with colleagues throughout the University to determine information needs and identify data to respond to those needs.
• Conduct statistical analyses to support institutional planning, analysis and process improvement.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a research-related field, such as statistics, mathematics, social science, behavioral science, information science.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodology, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels, and ability to work as a team.
• Strong self-initiative and service orientation.
• Experience with large datasets and analytical tools (e.g., SPSS), along with demonstrated interest and applied experience in RStudio and SQL, is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in survey design, development, administration, and reporting.
• Strong MS Office Skills, in particular with Excel.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a research-related field such as statistics, mathematics, social science, behavioral science, or information science.
• Proficiency with Qualtrics for survey distribution and data reporting.
• Working knowledge of data visualization tools, particularly Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep.

Physical Requirements: 

• Work is mostly sedentary, and the majority of time is spent sitting.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone and in video meetings.