Senior Institutional Research Analyst

* Collect, query, clean, transform, and analyze complex data from multiple systems, including student, admissions, HR, and financial aid databases.
* Prepare and disseminate accurate high quality reports for internal and external audiences, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state and accreditor requirements.
* Oversee recurring external reporting such as IPEDS, Common Data Sets, and guidebook submissions.
* Respond to ad-hoc data requests and recurring information needs from campus stakeholders.
* Maintain institutional data definitions and documentation to ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting standards across systems.
* Design, administer, and analyze institutional surveys, ensuring high quality and accurate data collection and clear, actionable reporting.
* Conduct studies related to academic outcomes, student success, faculty trends, and operational effectiveness.
* Support accreditation and program review processes by providing data analysis, summaries, and visualizations.
* Compile and maintain benchmarking information on peer institutions and remain informed on current trends and issues in higher education.
* Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, social science, business, data science, or related field and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, analytics, data science, research,  applied research, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
* Proven attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all aspects of data management, analysis and reporting.
* Advanced proficiency in statistical programming (R, Python, or SAS), SQL, and business-intelligence tools (Power BI or Tableau).
* Foundational understanding of statistics and research methodology.
* Knowledge of survey design principles and qualitative research.
* Ability to translate analytical findings into actionable strategies and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
* Demonstrated success contributing to complex analytical projects.
* Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking skills.
* Experience with data visualization, and storytelling through analytics.
* Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and sound professional judgement.
* Commitment to data integrity, transparency, and ethical research practice.
* Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across academic and administrative teams.
* Master’s degree in a quantitative, business, policy, or social science, business, public policy, statistics or related field.
* Advanced coding experience in R preferred.
* Experience leading strategic analytics or institutional research initiatives in higher education.
* Familiarity with Workday Student and Slate.
* Experience with IPEDS, Common Data Set, AAUP and other higher education reporting.
* Active participation in professional organizations such as AIR, NEAIR or, EDUCAUSE.
* Strong understanding of institutional assessment, data governance, and  higher education policy frameworks.
* Experience developing and applying predictive and statistical modeling to inform decision making.
* Demonstrated ability to translate technical analysis into actionalble insights  and data informed recommendations.
* Proven ability to align institutional research and analytics with university priorities, using data to strengthen planning, resource allocation, and student success outcomes .We welcome your interest in Wesleyan’s diverse, energetic community of employees who, by their creativity, innovative thinking, and generosity of spirit, help make Wesleyan a great place to  this open-minded and inclusive environment, our faculty and staff foster a liberal arts experience characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism.
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