Institutional Research Analyst

UIC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) seeks an Institutional Research Analyst to lead campus-level research on effectiveness, retention, and planning. You will analyze data, design studies, and help inform decisions affecting student success and resource allocation.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in higher education research, strong SPSS/SAS skills, and experience with institutional data systems. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a Chicago location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, psychology, education, or related discipline.
• Two years' experience conducting education or social science research in a higher education setting using data analysis, research methods, and statistics.
• Proficiency with SPSS or SAS and database query reporting tools.
• Experience in institutional research methodology, needs assessment, strategic planning, data collection and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Research design for campus-level institutional effectiveness projects.
• Conduct evidence-based research and measurement studies to inform policies.
• Develop research strategies using institutional ERPs, databases, and external sources.
• Organize and manage research projects ensuring data validity.
• Develop analytical models for forecasting and budgeting.
• Identify patterns in institutional data and recommend actions.

Skills

Data analysis

SPSS/SAS

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics/psychology/education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SQL/Query tools

Institutional research databases

Job description

Posted on: 10/29/2026 - Application Deadline: 11/17/2026

Hiring Department: Office of Institutional Research

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043409

Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary This position performs and coordinates campus-level research in the areas of institutional effectiveness and strategic planning. The incumbent develops, conducts research and analyze data for decision making and policy implementation in areas including (but not limited to) student retention/attrition, student goal attainment, financial aid optimization analysis, enrollment management, modeling and financial forecasting, resource utilization, institutional costs and productivity, access and equity studies, and functional benchmarking specific to higher education.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research Design
• Conduct evidence-based best practice research and perform measurement studies to determine or change policies, curricula, and or student support services.
• Design effective research strategies and gather relevant information using primary and secondary sources and techniques (e.g., institutional ERPs, on-line databases, the Internet, print sources, government agencies, external research organizations, etc.).
• Organize and execute research projects, identifying ways to improve research design and data validity.
• Develop and carryout sound research method to investigate institutional effectiveness. Select and adapt quantitative methods, practices, and theories to perform forecasting and analysis, interpret results, and document findings.
• Increase the quantity and quality of analytical products needed to support the evaluation and adoption of various institutional policies.
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Identify and analyze patterns in institutional data, make critical observations of policy impact, and recommend strategies and actions.
• Develop analytical models, identify trends and fluctuations, evaluate limitations of data, and specify the range of results needed for financial management planning, budgeting, and resource decisions.
• Perform other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, psychology, education, or other related discipline.
• Possess two years' experience conducting education or social science research in a higher education setting using data analysis, research methods, and statistics.
• Demonstrated ability to: interact with multiple constituents and articulate complex, multifaceted issues contributing to institutional effectiveness; Proficiency with SPSS or SAS and database query reporting tools.
• Experience in institutional research methodology, needs assessment, strategic planning, data collection and quantitative analysis is essential to manipulating and analyzing large data sets in support of institutional research, assessment, and planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in statistics, psychology, education or other related discipline.
• Experience in institutional research at a large public research university.

Thisposition is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.