Senior Analyst, Institutional Research

Job Description

The Senior Analyst, Institutional Research reports to the Executive Director, Institutional Research and Data Analytics. The primary responsibility is to provide institution-wide analysis, metrics, and management information about the institution's students, faculty, staff, enrollment, academic programs, and related items. The position directly supports the institution's ongoing planning needs and provides data analysis that supports sound decisions. It requires proficiency in SQL, statistical analysis software, survey development and coding, and preparation of reports, visuals, and presentations tailored to the target audience.

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Sociology, Psychology, or other data and/or analysis-based concentration; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of full-time comparable professional experience.
• Experience creating data visualizations using platforms such as Tableau, MS Excel, and MS Power BI.
• Experience using quantitative and qualitative research platforms such as SPSS, R, Qualtrics, and Nvivo.
• Experience using statistical software such as R, SAS, or equivalent.
• Experience writing SQL queries.
• Experience designing and managing quantitative and qualitative research projects.

• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Experience administering, analyzing results, and presenting results from large scale surveys (2000+ respondents).

• Ability to independently prioritize, plan, and organize projects, tasks, and activities.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications tailored to the intended audience.
• Ability to carry out assigned research projects including quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, data analysis, and synthesizing results of research into written and oral reports.
• Ability to create data visualizations using platforms such as Tableau, MS Excel, and MS Power BI.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research platforms (SPSS, SAS, R, Qualtrics Survey Platform, Nvivo, etc.).
• Knowledge of student information systems such as People Soft or Banner and supporting business processes.
• Knowledge of data extraction techniques using SQL.
• Knowledge of general operations and policies of a public institution of higher education.

Administrative Faculty C – The starting salary is $73,982.

Exempt. Full-Time Equivalent: 100.0%.

• Grant-in-Aid:
  Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off:
  Variety of time‑off options to help employees manage work‑life balance.
• Holidays:
  All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Health Insurance:
  Attractive and customizable plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan:
  Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available.
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups focused on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming climate.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (applicants who earned degrees outside the United States must have transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if the institution is not listed in the most recent Higher Education Directory)

This position may require a criminal background check. Applicants may be required to demonstrate job‑related task performance as part of the hiring process. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. CSN is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. For more information, visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..