Analyst Research

Position Summary

The Research Analyst 2 supports the Office of Strategy, Analytics and Research by conducting applied research, managing research projects, and analyzing institutional data to support planning, assessment, accreditation, and decision‑making across the College. The position collaborates with departments college‑wide to collect, extract, analyze, and report data related to enrollment, student success, institutional performance, and other key metrics. Responsibilities include conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, developing interactive dashboards and data visualizations, preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders, and presenting findings in a clear and actionable manner.

The Research Analyst 2 evaluates and applies appropriate research methodologies, reporting tools, and visualization techniques to meet stakeholder needs while ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with applicable policies and reporting requirements. The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.

• Manages institutional research projects within designated timelines and specifications.
• Extracts, cleans and transforms data from warehouse and enterprise systems using languages/tools such as SQL, Toad, MS Access, R, or Python.
• Conducts descriptive and inferential statistical analyses and prepares reports to support institutional planning and decision‑making.
• Designs and executes applied research projects to support institutional effectiveness and strategic goals. Supports the development and interpretation of research findings in response to institutional inquiries.
• Develops ad hoc queries and processes to fulfill data requests from internal stakeholders. Responds to internal and external inquiries related to enrollment, graduation rates, and other institutional metrics.
• Designs and develops efficient, rapid‑response data pull processes to meet the immediate data needs of various units of the College. Prepares federal and state‑mandated reports in accordance with reporting requirements.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, College policies, and research protocols in all research activities. Maintains adherence to established research policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Verifies the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data used in analyses and reports, working closely with institutional analytics colleagues, IT, academic departments, and administrative offices to maintain data quality and alignment across systems.
• Creates, maintains, and delivers comprehensive reports, interactive dashboards, automated reports, and data visualizations using business intelligence and reporting tools, tailoring information to diverse audiences including College leadership, administrators, committees, and external agencies.
• Synthesizes and presents complex data, research findings, and institutional metrics to diverse audiences, using strong written, verbal, and presentation skills to support understanding and informed decision‑making.
• Develops and maintains predictive or trend analyses related to enrollment, retention, student success, and resource allocation.
• Conducts and administers college‑wide and external surveys, and assists with the course evaluation process.
• Represents the College in external meetings and collaborates with institutional research professionals at other institutions on shared initiatives.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, computer science, or a related field.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of direct work experience with research and statistical methodology using applicable computer programs.

• Five years plus (5+) years of direct work experience with research and statistical methodology using applicable computer programs.
• Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field of study.
• Institutional research, data analytics, or experience in higher education settings.

Or an equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience…