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.
Institutional Research Analyst I
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX- Supports the Office of Data Analytics and Decision Support in managing the integrity of the university’s official longitudinal data and reporting.
- Directly performs collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data on demographics, participation, workload, costs, revenue, and performance outcomes pertaining to student, staff, faculty, programs, departments, colleges, and divisions.
- Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Management Information Systems or related field.
- One year of work experience in a data analysis or research position with at least basic knowledge of Excel, Structured Query Language (SQL), STATA, or other similar tools.
Senior Institutional Research Analyst
Kern Community College District, Bakersfield, CA- Perform and lead statistical and technical planning, design, research, and evaluation duties related to institutional projects.
- Lead the process of evaluating academic and student services programs.
- Determine and utilize appropriate statistical procedures and sampling techniques to ensure high levels of confidence and reliability in survey analyses and research projects.
- Oversee and prepare reports for college personnel and state agencies to fulfill compliance regulations.
- Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, or social/educational research and five years responsible experience involving related research and analysis activities and projects.
Institutional Research Analyst
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL- Collaborate with campus stakeholders to support submission of required data to state and federal agencies.
- Track and respond to internal and external ad hoc data requests and assist with project logistics.
- Assist in writing reports, analyzing data, and developing materials to present findings.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, annual, and special project status reports.
- Assist other IR employees in various administrative and reporting-related duties.
Institutional Research Analyst
Concordia University Irvine, CA- Collect, validate, and analyze institutional data to support reporting, assessment, accreditation, and compliance.
- Collaborate with campus partners to identify data needs and provide accurate information for decision-making.
- Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports and dashboards to communicate key metrics.
- Ensure data accuracy and adherence to institutional standards.
- Assist with preparation and submission of required external reports and support documentation.
Senior Director, Institutional Research and Information Technology
New York University, School of Professional Studies (SPS), New York, NY- Oversee the Institutional Research team responsible for generating data and analytics assets to inform and support the School’s strategic objectives.
- Extract, analyze, and report school-wide data and information, leading and implementing an organized and systematic approach to data administration.
- Develop strategic plans for the Institutional Research and Information Technology unit.
- Ensure compliance with governance policies and seek innovative technology-enhanced solutions to support operations and strategic goals while establishing key partnerships across SPS and NYU.
- Supervise the Information Technology team managing the School’s database systems, including enrollment management and marketing systems, server administration, and application development.
- Requires a Master’s degree (MBA or advanced degree in statistics or information technology) with 7+ years of experience in IT/data analytics, including staff supervision, budget management, and leading data management/business intelligence initiatives.
Institutional Research Analyst
Concordia University Irvine- Supports data-informed decision-making by collecting, analyzing, and reporting institutional data for planning, assessment, accreditation, and compliance.
- Develops and maintains recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and data visualizations that communicate key institutional metrics and trends.
- Oversees administration of institutional surveys and course evaluations, including preparing population files, managing timelines, and distributing findings.
- Bachelor's degree in institutional research, statistics, data analytics, social sciences, education, or a related field is required.
Institutional Research ETL Developer
University of Connecticut- Design, automate, schedule, and load jobs to extract core data from multiple sources into a local data warehouse under the guidance of the IR Director.
- Provide recommendations in the selection of DBMS, ETL, and associated tools for current and future decision support system needs.
- Report data to internal and external audiences including ad hoc reporting, mandated reporting, and leadership decision-making using tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
- Manage administrative and technical support for the online Student Evaluation of Teaching system including support to instructors, departments, and senior leadership.
Senior Institutional Research Analyst
Mercy College of Ohio- Coordinates fundamental support to assist stakeholders in making data-informed decisions related to institutional assessment, effectiveness, and key performance indicators.
- Provides subject matter expertise in advanced data management and statistical analysis, extracting data from student information systems and enterprise resource planning tools.
- Responsible for all aspects of survey research including design, collection, analysis, and recommended actions for institutional effectiveness.
- Supports completion of internal and external reports, disseminates official results, and contributes to the development of a data warehouse and business intelligence tools.
Director of Institutional Research & Business Intelligence
The University of Texas System- Directs institutional research and business intelligence functions, providing robust analytical support for the executive director and System administrative offices.
- Implements and manages ongoing initiatives related to the UT System Dashboard, seekUT, and other major projects as assigned.
- Conducts advanced quantitative analysis of critical higher education issues and provides clear written and graphical displays for a wide variety of audiences.
- Master's degree + 7 years experience in IR (or Bachelor's + 10 years). Salary: $155,000 - $164,000.
Associate Director of Institutional Research
Pomona College- Maintains, analyzes, and disseminates institutional data to support external reporting, ad hoc internal reporting, data-informed decision making, and campus assessment.
- Oversees reporting of data to external agencies (IPEDS, guidebooks), supports data-sharing consortia, and responds to ad-hoc requests for summary data.
- Provides leadership in data management, developing processes that ensure accuracy and reliability of institutional data, collaborating with ITS on data infrastructure.
- Master's degree in a relevant field with minimum three years of experience in institutional research or assessment. Salary: $85,500 - $97,500.
Director of Institutional Research
University of Cincinnati- Provides oversight for all aspects of the office including Institutional Research, Research and Assessment, and Resource Analysis for the university.
- Leads planning, design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of institutional research studies using the full spectrum of university data.
- Maintains and reports data required by state and federal governments, Higher Learning Commission, external agencies including Ohio Board of Regents, IPEDS, AAUP, NCAA, and US News.
- Bachelor's degree in a field involving statistical analysis and scientific method. Salary: $100,000 - $127,000.
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Planning & Analytics
Austin Peay State University- Serves as the principal leader for enterprise-wide planning, institutional analytics, and institutional effectiveness at APSU.
- Leads institutional research, analytics, and decision support by designing analyses and evaluation projects that inform academic strategy, student success, and enrollment.
- Develops and maintains performance measurement and visualization tools including KPIs, SLO metrics, dashboards, scorecards, and routine reporting.
- Reports to the Senior Vice Provost. Application due by March 27, 2026.
Research Analyst
Rutgers University- Contributes to the Office of Institutional Research and Decision Support's core responsibility for producing accurate, consistent, and defensible reports.
- Applies institutional research knowledge and sound judgment to interpret reporting requirements on faculty, students, staff, and other critical information.
- Validates and reconciles data outputs and ensures compliance-aligned deliverables that meet leadership and external reporting standards.
- Experience in institutional research environments and knowledge of higher education operations required. Salary: $82,166 - $125,837.
Research & Institutional Effectiveness Analyst
Alamance Community College- Builds queries; retrieves, cleans, and analyzes data from specialized databases including the National Student Clearinghouse, Ellucian Colleague, and Entrinsik Informer.
- Assists with designing survey instruments, administering surveys, and analyzing survey results to support institutional assessment and decision-making.
- Collaborates in the development and monitoring of continuous improvement plans for the Office of Research and Institutional Effectiveness.
- Associate's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools required.
Lead Institutional Research Analyst
University of Puget Sound- Supports the collection and reporting of information about the University and ensures accurate and timely reporting of data.
- Audits, cleans, and maintains institutional data in PeopleSoft and Snowflake Data Warehouse, including writing SQL for ETL processes.
- Leads the development of institutional analytics tools such as R Shiny applications and Tableau dashboards to meet campus needs.
- One year's experience in Institutional Research or equivalent data analysis role. Salary: $28.58 - $33.00 hourly.
Hourly Research Analyst
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)- Integral part of the Institutional Research team responsible for data management, analysis, and reporting.
- Assists in collecting, organizing, and analyzing institutional data for various projects and reports.
- Supports the generation of statistical reports, charts, and graphs for internal and external stakeholders with clarity and precision.
- Part-time position (up to 20 hours during school year, up to 35 hours in summer). Interest in higher education policies and practices required.
Director of Institutional Research and Analytics
Harvard University- Leads the Office of Institutional Research & Analytics (OIRA), a core function of the Office of the Provost supporting Harvard's leadership with data analysis and reporting.
- Directs the development and execution of a portfolio of strategic analytics projects in partnership with the Associate Provost and Associate Director for Analytics.
- Expert in research design, statistical analysis, and data visualization with proven ability to communicate complex findings to various audiences.
- Senior leadership experience leading data analysts and data science teams across complex organizations. Salary: $121,200 - $215,600.
Senior Institutional Research Analyst
Wesleyan University- Serves as both a strategic analyst and hands-on researcher, collecting, analyzing, and reporting institutional data for university planning and policy development.
- Leads and supports Wesleyan's post-Workday Student data ecosystem ensuring integration, reliability, and scalability with campus stakeholders.
- Designs, administers, and analyzes institutional surveys ensuring high-quality data collection and clear, actionable reporting.
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or social science field with five years of progressively responsible experience in IR or analytics. Salary: $76,300 - $100,000.
Institutional Research Analyst
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)- Analyzes data, develops models, generates dynamic reports, and creates visualizations impacting operational activities and strategic decision-making for the UIC undergraduate population.
- Identifies and analyzes patterns in institutional data to inform policy, develop analytical models, and evaluate data limitations for financial and resource planning.
- Extracts and translates data into usable forms and narratives, providing departments with reports and visualizations supporting day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Establishes benchmarks based on historical data and monitors real-time progress across enrollment management, academic outcomes, and institutional reporting. Salary: $70,000 - $85,000.
Institutional Research & Reporting Lead, Institutional Planning and Analysis
California State University San Marcos- Serves as both an individual contributor taking primary responsibility for assigned reports and analytic projects, and a department leader providing mentorship to team members.
- Builds strong working relationships with systemwide contacts, attending relevant CO meetings and user groups, and serves as internal liaison to campus departments.
- Supports the Director to continuously improve department operations, facilitate data governance efforts, and manage the ad hoc data request process.
- Collaborates with stakeholders and data authorities to ensure appropriate analysis, use, and interpretation of data. Salary: $6,382 - $8,589/month.
Senior Analyst, Institutional Research
College of Southern Nevada- Reports to the Executive Director of IR and Data Analytics, providing institution-wide analysis, metrics, and management information about students, faculty, staff, and enrollment.
- Directly supports the institution's ongoing planning needs and provides data analysis that support sound decisions.
- Requires proficiency in SQL, statistical analysis software, survey development and coding, and preparing reports for diverse stakeholders.
- Founded in 1971, CSN is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and an HSI institution. Salary: $73,982/year.
Postdoctoral Research Analyst (NSSE)
Indiana University- Collaborates with NSSE staff to catalog existing resources aligned with the restructured survey, identify gaps, and update materials to create a comprehensive reference database.
- Contributes applied and scholarly works using NSSE data, including blog posts, conference presentations, short articles, and social media content.
- Researches and prepares grant proposals to support technical infrastructure improvements and enhance institutional data-use capacity.
- Preferred qualifications include experience using AI in data analysis, proficiency in Tableau or Power BI, and programming experience with R and Python. Start date: July 1, 2026.
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