Research Analyst; Remote) Alpine, TX

Job Title

Job Title Research Analyst (Remote) Alpine, TX

Location

Location Alpine, Del Rio, Uvalde, or Eagle Pass

Department

Department Institutional Research

Job No.

Job No. 999441

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/30/2026

End Date

Until Filled Yes

Appointment Date

Salary $39,315 - $60,388

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Science, Operations Research, Economics, Quantitative Social Sciences, or related field.

Preferred

Primary Responsibilities

The Research Analyst will support institutional research and data analytics functions critical to compliance, strategic planning, and student success initiatives. This role involves the application of statistical and computational methods to collect, analyze, and interpret institutional data, and to develop data-driven insights for decision-making.

Duties:

• Data Collection & Validation:
  Gather, clean, and validate data from internal systems (e.g., student information systems, HR databases) and external sources (e.g., THECB , IPEDS ). Apply statistical tests to ensure data integrity.
• Statistical Analysis & Modeling:
  Use statistical software (e.g., SPSS , R, Python) to perform regression analysis, forecasting, and trend analysis. Develop models to support institutional planning and performance evaluation.
• Report Development:
  Prepare detailed reports and dashboards using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Argos). Translate complex data into actionable insights for university leadership.
• Data Governance & Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with federal and state reporting requirements. Coordinate submissions to THECB , IPEDS , and other agencies. Maintain documentation of data definitions and reporting standards.
• Collaboration & Consultation:
  Work with academic and administrative units to understand data needs, define metrics, and support strategic initiatives.
• Professional Development & Research:
  Stay current with best practices in institutional research, data science, and higher education analytics.
• Other Duties as Assigned:
  Support ad hoc data requests, assist with survey design and analysis, and contribute to institutional effectiveness projects.

Work Schedule:

40hr/wk, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m.

May telecommute from any location in the United States. Reports to Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX.

Security Sensitive:
This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.
Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Other Information

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary.

Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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