Entry-Level Institutional Research Data Assistant

Taft College; Only (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Taft College seeks an entry-level Institutional Research Assistant to support survey administration, data collection, basic analyses, and reporting under Institutional Research staff. This temporary one-year role collaborates with faculty, staff, administrators, and campus committees to inform planning and assessment.

The position emphasizes data accuracy, FERPA compliance, and data governance, with responsibilities including developing surveys, preparing reports, and presenting findings to

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience with data collection, organization, mining, or basic analysis.
• Knowledge of institutional research practices and survey methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surveys, focus groups, interviews, and data collection; summarize findings.
• Support institutional research, planning, assessment, and grant reporting activities.
• Prepare reports, data visualizations, and presentations for decision-making.
• Maintain data accuracy and comply with FERPA and district policies.
• Collaborate with campus departments and maintain data confidentiality.

Skills

Survey development & administration

Data collection & analysis basics

Report writing & data visualization

Professional communication (English)

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field (research methods, social science, education, business, statistics, information systems)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Taft College seeks an entry-level Institutional Research Assistant to support survey administration, data collection, basic analyses, and reporting under Institutional Research staff. This temporary one-year role collaborates with faculty, staff, administrators, and campus committees to inform planning and assessment.

The position emphasizes data accuracy, FERPA compliance, and data governance, with responsibilities including developing surveys, preparing reports, and presenting findings to