Institutional Research Analyst

Institutional Research Analyst

Department: Budget, Financial Analysis, and Data Analytics

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular,Ongoing

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year

Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year

FTE: 1.0

Hybrid eligible

September 17, 2026; open until filled

A completed application includes:

• An online application
• A resume
• A brief cover letter (no more than one page) describing one ortwo examples from your experience that best demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Your response shouldaddress:
  • Your experience working with data tools and systems to produce analysis, reporting or visualizations to support decision-making.
  • How you have (a) translated complex data into clear and actionable insights for non-technical audiences and (b) worked with stakeholders to understand their needs.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don't think you meet everyone of our preferred qualifications--use your application to let usknow what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

If you have questions about the application process or the position, please reach out to fass.

The Budget, Financial Analysis and Data Analytics (BFADA) divisionreports to the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration with a dotted line to the Office of the Provost. BFADA units are an institutional resource and provide strategic and operationalbudget, financial analysis, and data analytics services to alllevels of the University of Oregon.

The office of Data Enablement within BFADA supports faculty, staff,and leadership to use data deliberately to support decision making.

The Data Enablement team empowers effective data use by deliveringtrusted data, data tools, and user support. We partner with academic and administrative units to ensure governance and management of data, provide consistent data definitions and accessto information, and create data tools for decision support at alllevels of the organization.

BFADA supports the university's mission by delivering financial tools and operational support to academic and administrative unitsand supports decision makers with consistent, timely, and accurate reports and strategic insights. The division is committed to strategic priorities of the Finance and Administrationportfolio.

The Research Analyst supports the Office of Data Enablement'smission to provide trusted data, data tools, and user support forinstitutional decision-making. This position works on a team that supports data needs across campus, but primarily partners with Academic Affairs to collect, analyze, and communicate data relatedto student and faculty success, with an emphasis on producing timely, accurate, and well managed analyses that inform academic and curricular priorities.

Working independently and collaboratively, the analyst developsdashboards, standard and ad hoc reports, and analytical tools that address critical questions related to curriculum, program and student learning outcome assessment, and student success.

Responsibilities include managing data collection and cleaning,selecting appropriate methodologies, and translating findings intoclear findings for diverse audiences. The role supports keyinstitutional efforts such as strategic plan implementation,curricular analytics, and assessment reporting.

The Research Analyst collaborates with campus data partners topromote shared data definitions, access, and efficiencies that strengthen internal data use. The position also contributes toproactive data dissemination and user education, expandingeffective use of existing data sources and tools. This role requires careful handling of sensitive and confidential data,strong time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

The position is grounded in a commitment to user-support, effective decision-making and to improving institutional practice through thoughtful analysis, clear communication, and well-designed datatools.

• Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, social science,education, or related field, AND two years of experience in research, data analysis, or assessment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Two year's experience using data visualization software (e.g.,Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience producing and maintaining dashboards,…