Higher Education Data & Analytics Analyst I

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville is seeking an Institutional Research Analyst I to support the Office of Institutional Research, Analytics, and Decision Support. The role involves data collection, reporting, validation, and routine analysis, working under supervision to build knowledge of institutional data and reporting processes.

The analyst collaborates with campus departments to ensure data integrity, produce timely reports, and support surveys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence.
• Familiarity 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

Database concepts

Higher education analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SQL

SAS

R

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

University of Louisville is seeking an Institutional Research Analyst I to support the Office of Institutional Research, Analytics, and Decision Support. The role involves data collection, reporting, validation, and routine analysis, working under supervision to build knowledge of institutional data and reporting processes.

The analyst collaborates with campus departments to ensure data integrity, produce timely reports, and support surveys.