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Research and Planning Analyst - Reedley College

Reedley College

  • 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

Sacred Heart University

  • 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)

University of Colorado

  • 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

University of South Florida

  • 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)
Health Policy Analyst - Strategic Initiatives

The State University of Neywork

  • Provide analytic, research, and policy support for SUNY's healthcare facilities and initiatives including the SUNY Downstate Transformation Plan.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, policy research, and data management with visualization capabilities.
  • Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred) with 1-2 years relevant experience and strong analytical skills in health policy.
Research Analyst

Massbay Community College

  • Conduct data collection, management, analysis, and reporting while ensuring compliance with accreditation and regulatory bodies for strategic planning support.
  • Collaborate across departments to provide data insights that support institutional decision-making and evaluation processes.
  • Bachelor's degree in data analytics or related field required with experience in research, proficiency in Tableau and Microsoft Excel, and strong communication skills.
Registrar Analyst / Senior Registrar Analyst, UNLV University Registrar - Student Records

University of Nevada

  • Support enrollment efforts by assisting faculty and staff with enrollment and registration processes while managing over 50,000 annual inquiries.
  • Review student residency applications, ensure compliance with institutional and governmental policies, and contribute to student enrollment, retention, and success.
  • Bachelor's degree + 1-3 years professional experience including customer service and public speaking required.
Assistant Director of Financial Aid

University of North Dakota

  • Provide leadership and comprehensive financial aid administration support across University of North Dakota, Dakota College at Bottineau, and Mayville State University.
  • Ensure accurate processing of federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid while maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting audits.
  • Manage training, communication, scholarships, student advising.
  • Bachelor's degree + 3 years office experience required with advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Senior Partnership Program Lead (Administrative Analyst/Specialist III), College of Extended and Global Education - International Extension Programs (IEP)

California State University, San Bernardino

  • Provide analytical, strategic, and administrative leadership for international academic partnerships at California State University, San Bernardino with focus on China expansion.
  • Manage program development, partner relationships, recruitment strategies, negotiations, and compliance for international educational collaborations.
  • Lead staff, interpret policies, and oversee complex international academic program management requiring cross-cultural communication skills.
  • International education knowledge required, mandarin Chinese fluency and complex international program management experience preferred.
Research Analyst Short Term Hourly (Temporary)

Antelope Valley College

  • Perform institutional research and evaluation duties including assessment, accountability, and institutional effectiveness under the Director of Institutional Research and Planning.
  • Conduct data analysis, prepare reports, design and administer surveys, validate data, create dashboards, and communicate research findings.
  • Support institutional planning projects, manage office workload priorities, and independently execute assigned research responsibilities.
  • Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience (or Associate's + 4 years) required with skills in statistical procedures, SQL, data visualization, and APA formatting.
Director of Institutional Research and Data Services

American Association of College of Nursing

  • Oversee AACN's data collection efforts and manage all Institutional Data Systems annual survey activities including database management, data security, and survey administration.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative research, produce customized reports, maintain IDS databank, develop dashboards, and manage partnership agreements.
  • Contribute to grant proposals, handle report requests, manage special projects, and lead institutional research initiatives.
  • Doctoral degree required with 7+ years experience in data analysis and institutional research, advanced statistical knowledge, leadership skills, and proficiency in data management tools.
Executive Director, Data Analytics & Institutional Research

University of Houston

  • Oversee the Office of Data Analytics and Institutional Research, implementing strategic planning, research, reporting, and supporting university leadership initiatives.
  • Provide leadership and supervision to Data Analytics and Institutional Research staff while coordinating strategic operations of the unit.
  • Drive unit vision by implementing strategies for data management, data science, and analytics to support data-informed institutional decisions.
  • Master's degree + 5 years experience with data governance required.
Senior Analyst - Institutional Research

Rush University, Chicago

  • Provide real-time data analysis, write SQL queries, develop data storage methods, and prepare complex quality analyses for multidisciplinary teams.
  • Produce and distribute reports, oversee study report buildout, and assist in developing department-wide metrics while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Master's degree in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, or similar field required with 3 years experience and proficiency in statistical software and scientific writing.
  • Position at Rush University in Chicago application deadline September 15, 2025, and start date October 15, 2025.
Senior Institutional Research Analyst (Remote)

University of California, Santa Cruz

  • Aggregate, analyze, and interpret student and administrative data for internal/external reporting, enrollment planning, student success tracking, and institutional effectiveness evaluation.
  • Develop sustainable information delivery methods and conduct sophisticated analyses including predictive modeling using various statistical techniques.
  • Collaborate with campus units to assess programs related to student outcomes and equity while evaluating curricular capacity and instructional workload.
  • Bachelor's degree in education research, social sciences, data science, or statistics required with proficiency in predictive modeling and statistical software
  • remote position with occasional Santa Cruz travel.
Analyst, Institutional Effectiveness

Colombus State Community College

  • Support data-informed decision-making across the College focusing on enrollment, retention, and student success through research methodologies and statistical analysis.
  • Develop self-service and ad hoc reports using Workday, Data Warehouse, and Microsoft tools including Power BI, Excel, and SharePoint.
  • Build data sets and models, provide training on college reports, and present research results to peers and stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Analytics, or related field with statistics coursework plus 3 years experience required
  • full-time Columbus, OH position application deadline September 26, 2025.
Associate Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness

Madison College

  • Provide strategic leadership in institutional effectiveness by overseeing college-wide planning, assessment, accreditation, research, and data governance.
  • Lead teams, coordinate accreditation and compliance efforts, and oversee data governance and unit planning processes.
  • Foster a culture of informed decision-making across the college and ensure strategic decision-making through institutional effectiveness initiatives.
  • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years relevant experience including 3-5 years people management required
  • Madison, WI position
Institutional Research Analyst

Quincy College

  • Provide operational support to the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness through data management, report creation, validation, and user support.
  • Ensure data accuracy and accessibility while supporting faculty and leadership in data interpretation and analysis.
  • Contribute to institutional dashboard production, Fact Book development, user training, and compliance reporting initiatives.
  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field required with experience in relational databases, reporting tools, and strong analytical communication skills.
Research Analyst, Survey Research

Villanova University

  • Assist in survey design, data collection, processing, and cleaning for institutional assessment and research projects using Qualtrics and SPSS.
  • Create summary reports with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint while curating data visualizations using Tableau and other analytical tools.
  • Maintain databases, analyze qualitative comments, and handle confidential information for various research projects.
  • Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years research experience required
  • position at Villanova University with application deadline December 31, 2025, and start date February 1, 2025.
Lead Institutional Research Analyst

University of Puget Sound in Tacoma

  • Audit, clean, and maintain institutional data while developing analytics tools for university operations reporting to the Director of Institutional Research.
  • Analyze enrollment trends and produce comprehensive reports to support institutional decision-making and planning.
  • Bachelor's degree required (advanced preferred) with 1 year experience in Institutional Research or equivalent field.
  • Full-time position at University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA