Resources
Institutional Research Resource Directory
Institutional Research Associations & Organizations
- Alabama Association for Institutional Research (ALAIR)
- Florida Association for Institutional Research (FAIR)
- Georgia Association of Institutional Research, Planning, Assessment, and Quality (GAIRPAQ)
- Texas Association for Institutional Research (TAIR)
- North Carolina Association for Institutional Research (NCAIR)
- South Carolina Association for Institutional Research (SCAIR)
Upcoming Institutional Research Conferences & Development Events
- SEP 27-302025
SAIR 2025 Annual Conference
Organized bySouthern Association for Institutional Research
- OCT 12025
A Refresher on the Upcoming FVT/GE Reporting Requirements
Organized byAssociation for Institutional Research (AIR) and National Student Clearinghouse (NSC)
- OCT 22025
Comparing PDP and IPEDS Metrics: Using What You Know to Explore What’s New
Organized byAssociation for Institutional Research (AIR)
- OCT 142025
Foundations of Survey Design
Organized byAssociation for Institutional Research (AIR)
- OCT 23-242025
2025 OAIRP Fall Conference
Organized byOhio Association for Institutional Research and Planning (OAIRP)
- NOV 5-72025
2025 MidAIR Conference
Organized byMid-America Association for Institutional Research (MidAIR)
Institutional Research Career Opportunities & Job Openings
Research and Planning Analyst
- Conduct quantitative/qualitative studies and statistical analyses using R, Python, SPSS, SQL, and Tableau.
- Create research reports, for faculty, administrators, and stakeholders.
- Develop data tools, ensure FERPA compliance, support accreditation, and maintain data warehouse systems.
- Bachelor's degree + 3 years research experience + statistical software & survey platforms (Qualtrics).
Institutional Research Analyst Operational Reporting
- Develop operational reports and data visualizations using SQL for IRADS.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and conduct data audits.
- Support institutional research studies and provide decision support through data analysis and reporting.
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
Sr. Professional Research Assistant – Open Rank (Level 1-3)
- Manage behavioral science studies including participant recruitment, data collection, regulatory adherence, and institutional review board protocol development.
- Conduct qualitative research using survey methods, data analysis, and support community engagement initiatives.
- Master's degree in health-related field required; preferred qualifications include REDCap experience, bilingual Spanish skills, and quantitative/qualitative data management.
Research Support Specialist
- Evaluate client interviewing, data gathering, analysis, and summary for medical, mental health, social services, or educational grants/contracts.
- Screen and coordinate participants, manage patient and lab data, monitor clinical studies, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- High school diploma + 4 years administrative/research experience required (college education may substitute)