Research Analyst; Hybrid

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research projects to support institutional planning, enrollment management, student success, accreditation, and strategic initiatives.
• Collect, validate, manage, analyze, and interpret data from institutional systems, surveys, and external data sources.
• Develop reports, data summaries, visualizations, and presentations for university leadership and other stakeholders.
• Assist stakeholders in refining research questions and identifying appropriate data and methodologies to support decision-making.
• Prepare data analyses and reports that communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Assist with the design, implementation, administration, and analysis of institutional surveys using tools such as Qualtrics.
• Support campus participation in external survey initiatives (e.g., NSSE, HERI, student satisfaction surveys).
• Program survey instruments, monitor response rates, analyze results, and prepare summary reports.
• Support assessment and evaluation activities related to student learning, student experience, institutional effectiveness, and program review.

• Assist with the preparation and validation of data for internal and external reporting requirements, including accreditation, federal, state, and other regulatory reporting.
• Support the development and maintenance of institutional datasets and longitudinal data files.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, confidentiality, and integrity in all reporting activities.
• Maintain documentation of data definitions, reporting procedures, and research methodologies.
• Support university-wide efforts related to data quality, data governance, and institutional effectiveness.
• Participate in initiatives that establish common data definitions, reporting standards, and data validation processes.
• Collaborate with partners across the institution to promote effective and ethical use of institutional data.

• Respond to internal and external requests for institutional information and data.
• Create and maintain content for Institutional Research websites, and data resources.
• Build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Present findings and recommendations to campus stakeholders as appropriate.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Institutional Research.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Statistics, Social Sciences, Data Analytics, Research Methods, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Public Policy, or a related field.
• One to three years of professional experience in research, data analysis, institutional research, assessment, program evaluation, or a related field.
• Experience working with datasets and conducting quantitative analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data management functions.
• Experience with statistical and analytical software such as SPSS.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical use of data and protection of confidential information.

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Educational Research, Statistics, Data Analytics, Sociology, Psychology, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working in higher education, institutional research, assessment, accreditation, or institutional effectiveness.
• Experience with survey design, administration, and…