Senior Institutional Research Analyst - Strategic Analytics and Institutional Research Job Nacogdoches area,Texas USA,IT/Tech

SUMMARY

This is a professional position responsible for providing advanced technical and analytical expertise in institutional research and data systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for managing enterprise data environments, developing business intelligence solutions, and maintaining key institutional research systems. Responsible for database administration, systems analysis, tool development, and creation of sustainable data pipelines to support strategic decision‑making, accreditation, and compliance reporting. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of Institutional Analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree is required. Coursework in data science, data analytics, computer science, information systems, statistics, or a related field is preferred.

Three years of related experience is required. Professional work experience with database administration, data management, data analytics, institutional research, and/or programming is required. Experience in higher education procedures, institutional research, information technology, business processes, and/or the integration of cross‑functional administrative areas is preferred. Demonstrated experience with advanced dynamic data visualization reporting in a higher education setting is preferred. Professional data management or business intelligence certification or credentialing is preferred.

Additional education may substitute for experience on a basis set forth by the Department of Human Resources.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Design and fully document data extraction methods, protocols, and schedules.

Prepare, provide, and troubleshoot data analysis for office and university leadership.

Maintain the office's local and cloud‑hosted data repositories, ensuring secure data handling in compliance with institutional policy and privacy regulations.

Implement and monitor complex data quality controls and validation processes to ensure accuracy and reliability of institutional data.

Monitor performance of data queries, troubleshoot system issues, and recommend improvements to enhance database efficiency and scalability.

Analyze user system and application needs, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend technology solutions to optimize data management and business intelligence.

Develop sustainable data pipelines and documentation to support statutory and custom internal and external reporting.

Create data element dictionaries and document data definitions, source mappings, logic, and data governance procedures for both technical and non‑technical users.

Collaborate with departments across campus to ensure alignment between institutional systems and reporting requirements.

Conduct advanced qualitative and quantitative research queries. Manipulate and analyze complex datasets to provide actionable insights for decision‑making.

Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualization tools that translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership and other constituents.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve and/or consult on university committees as needed.

Attend professional meetings, seminars, and training as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.

Knowledge of relational databases, data warehousing, and cloud‑hosted data environments, including security, privacy, and compliance standards.

Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, appropriate research methods and designs.

Knowledge of object‑oriented programming, SQL, data modeling, and/or scripting for data extraction, transformation, and loading processes.

Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, institutional research best practices and statutory reporting requirements.

Knowledge and understanding of metadata management, data dictionaries, and source‑to‑target mapping for technical and non‑technical audiences.

Skill in effectively managing multiple assignments simultaneously with accuracy, attention to detail, and satisfactory work product.

Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis…