Analyst, Institutional Research

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville (NC)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 65,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College seeks an Analyst, Institutional Research (Grant Funded) to conduct research studies and prepare analytical reports for administrative and academic topics. The grant is funded through 9/30/28 and transcripts are required for certain qualifications.

The role handles ad-hoc data requests and presents findings to support planning. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and several years of data analysis and reporting experience,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, statistics or a social sciences field.
Three years of full-time or equivalent work experience involving complex data analysis.
Two years of full-time or equivalent experience analyzing and compiling interpretive reports from institutional and external data sources.
Experience presenting information and data analysis in a concise, logical and understandable format.

Responsibilities

Assists with developing, administering, and conducting research and evaluation studies; writes reports.
Organizes, analyzes, and presents institutional data related to resources, staffing, and learning outcomes.
Analyzes data, writes reports, and provides recommendations for program development, instruction, policy, development, and strategic planning.
Creates standard reports for items on the Office’s Research Agenda and other reports to improve institutional effectiveness planning.
Fulfills ad-hoc data requests and reporting requirements.
Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations summarizing research data, findings, and recommendations.
Analyses information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Develops questionnaires, web-based surveys and sampling strategies to produce reliable data.
Applies knowledge of complex mathematical and statistical computations to produce quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
Interacts with college community and external constituencies.
Serves on standing committees as needed.
Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, statistics or a social sciences field

Tools

SAS

SPSS

Ellucian Colleague

Job description

Analyst, Institutional Research (Grant Funded)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicant Should:

1. Read the following before submitting the Application:

When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.

PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT

If selected for hire:

If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.

PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.

Position Summary Information

Position Title

Position Title Analyst, Institutional Research (Grant Funded)

Position Type

Position Type Full Time Regular

Annual Schedule

Annual Schedule 12 months

Expected Work Schedule

Expected Work Schedule Standard

Anticipated Days

Anticipated Days Monday - Friday

Anticipated Hours

Anticipated Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Anticipated Hours per Week

Anticipated Hours per Week 40

Work Location

Job Description Summary

Conducts research studies, prepares analytical reports on a variety of administrative and academic topics, and completes requests for information and official reports from federal and state government and other agencies. Grant funded through 9/30/28.

Duties

1. Assists with developing, administering, and conducting research and evaluation studies; writes reports associated with these studies.

2. Organizes, compiles, analyzes, interprets, and presents institutional data related to allocation of resources, staffing, and learning/program outcomes.

3. Analyzes data, writes reports, and prepares recommendations regarding program development, instruction, policy, development, and strategic planning; provides data to planning units as requested.

4. Creates standard reports for items on the Office’s Research Agenda and other reports as needed to improve institutional effectiveness planning.

5. Fulfills ad-hoc data requests and reporting requirements.

6. Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations summarizing research data, findings, and recommendations.

7. Analyzes information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

8. Develops questionnaires, web-based surveys and sampling strategies designed to produce reliable data.

9. Applies knowledge of complex mathematical and statistical computations to produce quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

10. Effectively interacts with college community and external constituencies.

11. Serves on standing committees as needed.

12. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, statistics or a social sciences field.
2. Three years of full-time or equivalent work experience in a position involving complex data analysis.

3. Two years of full-time or equivalent experience analyzing and compiling interpretive reports based on institutional and external data sources.
4. Experience in presenting information and data analysis in a concise, logical and understandable format.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Three years of full-time or equivalent experience working with SAS , SPSS , or R.

2. Three years of full-time or equivalent experience working as a data analyst.

3. Experience working with Ellucian Colleague environment.

4. Three years of full-time or equivalent experience working in data analysis in a higher education setting.

5. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Should:

1. Read the following before submitting the Application:

When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.

PLEASE NOTE : DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT

If selected for hire:

If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.

PLEASE NOTE : FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER .

Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?

A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region’s premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.

With four locations , the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:

14,000 continuing education students
1,100 faculty & staff

We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in:

30 diplomas
122 certificates

A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college – providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.

If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!

A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, and Support for Everyone.

This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!

A-B Tech is looking for:

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

Position Summary

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) 11/18/2026

Start Date

Start Date 01/19/2027

Keep Open Until Filled Yes

Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable)

Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable) $58,824

Total Compensation

Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.

The total compensation for this position includes an 26.1% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.

Benefits Summary

Questions

A-B Tech’s Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House . This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home’s life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu .

We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!

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* Applicant, it is important that you read the “Special Instructions to the Applicants” to ensure you follow the required guidelines. If you do not, you run the risk that your application will be disqualified automatically. The Special Instructions to the Applicants is located on this job announcement. Did you read and understand the “Special Instructions to the Applicants” in its entirety?
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* Before submitting your application, did you state clearly in your cover letter and application how you meet each minimum requirements and how you meet any of the preferred qualifications within the job announcement?
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* If an unofficial transcript is required for this position, it must be attached to your application or otherwise your application will be disqualified. Did you upload the appropriate unofficial transcript to your application?
- Yes
- No
- Transcript is not required for this job
* Minimum 1: Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, statistics or a social sciences field?
- Yes
- No
* Minimum 2: Do you have three years of full-time or equivalent work experience in a position involving complex data analysis?
- Yes
- No
* Minimum 3: Do you have two years of full-time or equivalent experience analyzing and compiling interpretive reports based on institutional and external data sources?
- Yes
- No
* Minimum 4: Do you have experience in presenting information and data analysis in a concise, logical and understandable format?
- Yes
- No
* Preferred 1: Do you have three years of full-time or equivalent experience working with SAS, SPSS, or R?
- Yes
- No
* Preferred 2: Do you have three years of full-time or equivalent experience working as a data analyst?
- Yes
- No
* Preferred 3: Do you have experience working with Ellucian Colleague environment?
- Yes
- No
* Preferred 4: Do you have three years of full-time or equivalent experience working in data analysis in a higher education setting?
- Yes
- No
* Preferred 5: Are you proficient in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language?
- Yes
- No