Institutional Research Analyst

and the job listing Expires on February 17, 2026

Department
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Inst Analytcs & Reportng (JIS)

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $82,200 – $91,146

Job Summary:

Institutional Analytics and Reporting is seeking an Institutional Research Analyst. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

At Oregon State University (OSU ), University Information and Technology (UIT ) is at the forefront of the university’s technological transformation. UIT is dedicated to empowering the entire university community by providing secure access to the right data, tools, and services needed to navigate and shape their unique paths to success. By protecting OSU’s technological assets and managing resources efficiently, we enable the university to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.

Led by the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO ), UIT manages IT operations for OSU’s three campuses, serving students in Oregon’s 36 counties and in more than 100 countries. UIT’s leadership philosophy centers around a human-centric and fully architected technology landscape, leveraging enterprise solutions for common good services while empowering individual colleges and business units to innovate and invest in their missions and initiatives.

UIT designs and implements a seamless, interconnected digital ecosystem that aligns to the university’s strategic goals and maximizes impact. The division is comprised of trusted partners and consultants committed to igniting innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement by providing expert guidance and innovative solutions that support the university’s teaching, research, outreach and extension mission. Together, we are building a future where technology and education converge to create limitless possibilities.

Reporting to the Principal Institutional Research Analyst, the Institutional Research Analyst provides statistical, qualitative, and analytical expertise to inform Oregon State University’s strategic planning, accreditation, and decision-making. The analyst supports projects that require collaboration with colleagues across the Data and Information Architecture (DIA ) unit in University Information and Technology.

This position assists in federal and state reporting, including IPEDS submissions, state data uploads, and responses to external rankings and surveys. It is also responsible for the development and maintenance of internal institutional research data sets, the documentation of data management procedures, and the collection of external data.

The analyst optimizes processes for extracting, cleaning, and integrating institutional data, ensuring accuracy and reliability through rigorous quality checks and engagement with data originators when issues arise. They will work with DIA modelers to automate IR processes where feasible. Archival data resources are maintained to support longitudinal analysis, and methods are fully documented for transparency and consistency.

Through these efforts, the Institutional Research Analyst helps OSU meet its external compliance obligations while advancing a culture of data-informed decision-making across the institution.

Please note all OSU IT team members are expected to meet the following commitments:

AI Statement: OSU IT embraces the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and create meaningful impact across our teaching, research, and administrative functions. As a member of the OSU IT community, the person in this position is expected to thoughtfully engage with AI tools and practices, champion their ethical and responsible use, and actively contribute to the development of AI-driven solutions that uphold our institutional values and advance the university’s mission.

Data Statement: OSU IT commits to deliver data as a strategic working asset and to enable data informed decision making across OSU . OSU IT leaders and staff lead by example and use data to inform decision making at all levels in the organization. Persons in technology roles are also expected to design systems with data portability in mind and…