Research Analyst

Title: Research Analyst

Department: PRIA

Campus

Location:

Arnold/Main Campus

Salary Range: $59,092 - $73,865

Work Mode: Requires regular in‑person presence on campus and at alternative locations, depending on class schedule and assigned duties.

Hours Per Week: 40

Position Type: Full‑Time Staff, Exempt

The Research Analyst provides analytical and reporting support to the Planning, Research and Institutional Assessment (PRIA) Office. Under the general supervision of the Manager of External Reporting, this position supports the completion of internal and external reports and surveys and serves as a subject matter expert in advanced statistical analysis. Responsibilities include extracting, managing, and analyzing data from systems such as student information systems, enterprise resource planning platforms, and external sources such as the National Student Clearinghouse.

A key focus is delivering in‑depth analytical expertise while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and internal reporting requirements.

• Complete federal, state, and MACC reports and surveys for the college in compliance with mandated deadlines, including IPEDS, MHEC, and Richmond Fed Survey of Community College Outcomes.
• Use relevant and appropriate research methods to ensure data accuracy and quality; prepare and conduct annual data submission to the Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP).
• Collaborate with the Manager of External Reporting to manage internal data requests received by the PRIA Office and manage data analysis for offices across campus such as Admissions Office, Strategic Communications, and Financial Aid.
• Coordinate gathering and verification of institutional data including internal reporting needs.
• In collaboration with the senior data visualization analyst, generate data tables and graphs for PRIA Research Briefs and other publications; retrieve data from PAR, CCSSE, and other related sources.
• Analyze and maintain data regarding online programs at AACC; provide stakeholders with information on online program enrollments, graduations, and success metrics.
• Use the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) to track dually enrolled students before and after high school graduation; provide college stakeholders and AACPS contacts with relevant enrollment and success data.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by AVP and/or the Manager of External Reporting.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of two years of experience.
• Ability to gather, compile, and analyze research data in a variety of formats.
• Experience working with large datasets and building queries; creating and merging reports from multiple systems.
• Strong computer skills, including considerable experience with statistical analysis software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate complex analysis to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with ability to respond quickly to information requests, work effectively independently or in a team, handle a fast‑paced environment, and maintain technical knowledge.

• Experience working in an integrated relational database environment.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college’s excellence and diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people.