Institutional Research Jobs in 2025: Trends, Roles, and Opportunities

If you're someone aiming to build a career in higher education data - whether that’s as an institutional researcher, institutional research analyst, or working remotely in that area - you already know the struggle. There are so many unknowns:

• Which institutions are hiring right now?
• Are there good remote institutional research jobs so you don’t have to relocate?
• What skills do you need beyond just “data and reporting”?
• How do you stay updated on new openings when they appear?

It’s frustrating when you spend hours scouring job boards, only to find outdated listings or roles that don’t align with what you really want. You want clarity, direction, and a pipeline of opportunities - not more uncertainty.

What's Actually Happening in the IR Job Market in 2025

Look, institutional research is a niche field, and that means the job market moves differently than your typical higher ed posting. Universities are finally waking up to the fact that they need serious data people, not just someone who can pull enrollment numbers twice a year.

You're seeing more roles pop up that actually require technical chops, SQL, Python, Tableau, the works. Remote options? They're still not everywhere, but they're happening more than before. Schools are realizing good IR talent doesn't grow on trees, so some flexibility is creeping in. Stay alert, check often, and you'll catch them.

10 Institutional Research Jobs to Explore Before the End of 2025

Want to explore all the jobs in Institutional Research. BlockSurvey’s Job Listing is your go-to hub. Bookmark this IR jobs page and check regularly. It will be updated every month. All the jobs listed below can be found here with links.

1. Research and Planning Analyst - Reedley College

This role is for someone who loves digging into numbers and turning them into meaningful stories. You’ll work with tools like R, Python, SPSS, SQL, and Tableau to help the college track performance and support accreditation. If you enjoy helping stakeholders understand data to make better decisions, this is a great fit.

2. Research Support Specialist - University of South Florida

Here you’ll be the person who keeps research projects running smoothly. That means coordinating participants, making sure data collection is accurate, and helping teams deliver results for grants and contracts. It’s perfect if you’re detail-oriented and enjoy supporting education or social service research.

3. Health Policy Analyst - Strategic Initiatives, SUNY

If you care about how data shapes health policy, this job is for you. You’ll research healthcare trends, analyze data, and provide insights that support strategic projects across SUNY’s system. It’s a role where your work can influence real health outcomes and system improvements.

4. Research Analyst - MassBay Community College

This position focuses on collecting and analyzing data that directly impacts the college’s planning. You’ll also make sure everything aligns with regulations while supporting leadership with insights. If you like being the go-to person for data-driven decision making, this is a strong match.

5. Registrar Analyst / Senior Registrar Analyst - UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)

Here you’ll be working with enrollment and registration processes to ensure everything runs smoothly. From residency reviews to compliance, your role will keep things accurate and fair. It’s a great fit if you want to combine analytical skills with administrative support in higher ed.

6. Research Analyst, Short Term Hourly (Temporary) - Antelope Valley College

This temporary role is a great way to get hands-on experience quickly. You’ll help with surveys, assessments, dashboards, and on-demand research needs. Perfect if you’re looking to build your resume while contributing to projects that make an immediate impact.

7. Senior Institutional Research Analyst - University of Houston

If you’re ready for a senior-level challenge, this position has you designing large studies and performing advanced statistical analysis. You’ll create reports for leadership that help shape the university’s direction. It’s ideal if you want to influence decision-making at a big institution.

8. Institutional Research Analyst I - Sam Houston State University

In this role, you’ll work with all kinds of data - from student demographics to financial and academic metrics. Your job is to manage, report, and make sense of it so leaders can track progress. It’s a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with institutional research.

To find more opportunities, visit our IR job listing page.

How can our directory help you?

Our directory gives you real-time access to what's actually available in the institutional research job market right now. Some of these may allow part-time or flexible models (always check in the job posting), which feed into your search for institutional research jobs remote.

If you prefer institutional research analyst jobs, several of these (e.g., the ones at Sam Houston, Kern Community College, UH) are titled “Analyst,” so you see the expectations clearly. Most importantly: BlockSurvey’s Job Directory is your go-to hub. Bookmark this IR jobs page and check regularly. It will be updated every month.

Find the Best Institutional Research Jobs in 2025 with the Skills That Make You Competitive

If you’re serious about landing a solid institutional research role - whether remote or on-campus - in 2025, don’t wait. Head over to the Institutional Research Directory now to explore the latest opportunities and get notified of new openings.

Reach out, apply broadly, and keep your momentum going.

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