Entry-Level Institutional Research Analyst

ULSA University of Louisville; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville seeks an Institutional Research Analyst I to support data collection, reporting, and analytics for the Office of Institutional Research, Analytics, and Decision Support. You will handle data requests, build basic reports, and contribute to recurring analyses on a 100% in-person Belknap campus.

Under supervision, you will develop expertise in institutional data and reporting processes, collaborating with campus departments while ensuring data integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and database concepts.
• Experience using SQL, SAS, R, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytical tools.
• Familiarity with student information systems or enterprise administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with institutional data requests and recurring reporting activities.
• Collect, validate, and organize institutional data from multiple sources.
• Perform routine data quality assurance and validation activities.
• Support state, federal, accreditation, and other required reporting processes.
• Assist with benchmarking surveys, external surveys, and ad hoc data requests.
• Develop familiarity with institutional reporting systems and analytical tools.
• Collaborate with analysts and campus departments to support data needs.
• Prepare basic reports, summaries, and data visualizations.
• Document reporting procedures and maintain reporting documentation.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of institutional data.
• Participate in professional development and training activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

SAS

R

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Student information systems

Higher education analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

The University of Louisville seeks an Institutional Research Analyst I to support data collection, reporting, and analytics for the Office of Institutional Research, Analytics, and Decision Support. You will handle data requests, build basic reports, and contribute to recurring analyses on a 100% in-person Belknap campus.

Under supervision, you will develop expertise in institutional data and reporting processes, collaborating with campus departments while ensuring data integrity and