Institutional Research Analyst

Viterbo University; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Viterbo University is looking for an Institutional Research Analyst to enhance support through data analysis, reporting, and effectiveness efforts. This full-time role requires analyzing institutional data, developing reports, and collaborating with leadership for timely insights.

The ideal candidate will have experience in data analytics and strong skills in statistical software, Microsoft Excel, and data visualization tools. The position is located on-site in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with options for workplace flexibility after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years' professional experience in data analytics or research.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with statistical software required.
• Strong abilities in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and communicate data to support decision-making.
• Maintain and develop data dashboards.
• Ensure timely submission of reports and surveys.
• Communicate research findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Statistical software proficiency (SPSS, R, Python)

Data visualization

Microsoft Excel

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Qualtrics

Watermark

Tableau

Ellucian Colleague

Job description

Viterbo University invites applications for an Institutional Research Analyst to serve as a member of the Institutional Research department. This position plays a central role in supporting the university's mission through data analysis, reporting, assessment, and institutional effectiveness efforts. The Institutional Research Analyst will collaborate closely with university leadership to provide timely, accurate, and meaningful data that influences planning, decision‑making, accreditation, enrollment management, and improvement initiatives.

The Institutional Research Analyst is responsible for analyzing and interpreting institutional data, developing reports and dashboards, supporting survey and assessment processes, and communicating research findings to a wide variety of audiences. This position also provides administrative support for institutional research tools and software, including Qualtrics and Watermark, while contributing to strategic planning, program review, grant reporting, and quality improvement initiatives. This is a full‑time, permanent 12‑month exempt position located on‑site at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with workplace flexibility options available after 90 days of employment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Gather, analyze, and communicate data to support institutional planning, decision‑making, reporting, and key university priorities such as student success, academic excellence, accreditation, and grants.
2. Maintain and develop data dashboards for institutional evaluation, planning, decision making, and continuous improvement.
3. Support accurate and timely submission of external reports and surveys.
4. Communicate data and research findings in a variety of formats to key constituents.
5. Ensure data integrity and compliance with privacy standards.
6. Serve on the Dashboard Team and the Data Governance Committee.
7. Other responsibilities assigned by the Director of Institutional Research.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, educational research, social sciences, computer science, or a related analytical discipline required; master's degree preferred.
2. Minimum of two years' professional experience in a data analytics or research; prior higher education experience preferred.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, is required.
4. Experience with statistical software such as SPSS, R, Python, or Jamovi is required.
5. Experience with data visualization, ERP, and/or survey tools such as Ellucian Colleague, SQL, Qualtrics, Tableau is preferred.
6. Strong abilities in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, research methodologies, and problem‑solving.
7. Ability to organize research results and conclusions in a variety of formats to key stakeholders.
8. Excellent collaboration, communication, and project management skills.
9. High degree of integrity, reliability, and confidentiality.

Reports To

Director of Institutional Research

The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex or engage in sex discrimination in any education program or activity that the university operates. Title IX's mandate not to discriminate on the basis of sex extends to students, employees, applicants for employment, and other persons in all aspects of the university's programs, activities, and operations. Inquiries regarding how Title IX applies to the university may be referred to the university Title IX coordinator, to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights, or to both.

Contact information for the Title IX coordinator is available at www.viterbo.edu/titleix.