Data-Driven Institutional Research Analyst

Worcester Polytech; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, MA seeks an Institutional Research Analyst to transform data from multiple sources into actionable insights supporting planning, enrollment strategies, and program development.

You will build dashboards, interpret institutional data, and communicate findings through clear reports and presentations for campus stakeholders. The role emphasizes collaboration and improving data literacy across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience preparing, cleaning, validating, and analyzing data from multiple sources and developing dashboards, reports, or data visualizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication to explain complex information to nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards, visualizations, and reporting tools for institutional planning and assessment.
• Conduct analyses of enrollment, programs, research, and market trends to inform strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative teams to improve data access, quality, and data literacy.

Skills

Institutional research

Data analytics

Data visualization

Power BI

Python

R

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Power BI

Data visualization tools

Job description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, MA seeks an Institutional Research Analyst to transform data from multiple sources into actionable insights supporting planning, enrollment strategies, and program development.

You will build dashboards, interpret institutional data, and communicate findings through clear reports and presentations for campus stakeholders. The role emphasizes collaboration and improving data literacy across departments.