Institutional Research Analyst

Dillard University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillard University is seeking an Institutional Research Analyst to organize, analyze, and report data from diverse sources to support institutional planning and decision-making. The role includes mandatory reporting to federal, state, and other external agencies.

The Analyst will serve as the central data contact, develop dashboards, and collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure data quality and timely availability of reports.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a data-related field and experience with institutional research in a university setting.
• Ability to prepare data and reports to support decision-making across the university.
• Must be able to ensure compliance with state and federal reporting requirements (IPEDS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, conduct, and analyze research to support data-driven management for transformation and sustainability.
• Prepare data and reports for university decision-making.
• Act as the central data contact for the university and ensure data quality across resources.

Skills

Data analysis

Research methodology

Communication skills

Data integrity

Detail-oriented

Data management

Dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, evaluation, or decision science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Jenzabar

Relational databases

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities of the Institutional Research Analyst are organizing, analyzing, and reporting historical and current data from a variety of sources that pertain to students, faculty, staff, alumni and the university environment in support of institutional planning and decision-making. The Analyst is also responsible for mandatory reporting to federal, state, and other external agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities associated with the position include:

• Coordinates, conducts, and analyzes research in support of data driven management for transformation and sustainability across the institution:
• Prepare data and reports to support effective decision-making throughout the university;
• Acts as the University's central contact for data;
• Analyzes various types of data;
• Coordinates regular data reporting to a variety of internal and external constituents and organizations:
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal requirements for filing data and reports, including federal files for IPEDS and the National Clearinghouse;
• Ensures key institutional data and reports are made available to faculty, staff and the administration in a timely fashion;
• Populates dashboards for use by university stakeholders;
• Manages university-wide survey efforts including analysis and dissemination of findings:
• Oversees student evaluations of instructors/courses and maintains evaluation forms and analyses of evaluations;
• Works with Information Technology and Telecommunications personnel and unit-level data stewards to ensure the quality and integrity of data in all internal data resources used by the university:
• Develops and periodically reviews an institutional policy on data integrity and use;
• Performs data quality reviews and data integrity audits to identify data process and practice issues;
• Attends state, regional, and national conferences to stay abreast of current knowledge of institutional research methods and issues;
• Performs other duties and strategic tasks as assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research and Effectiveness.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

NONE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in discipline related to data science, statistics, evaluation, or decision science; experience with institutional research and effectiveness in a university setting required.

RECOMMENDED COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of Jenzabar;
• Knowledge of statistical analysis software, and relational databases;
• Knowledge of academic resources available to students;
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail oriented environment;
• Knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and practices of data collection and report preparation;
• Ability to compile, review, and reconcile data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance;
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations;
• Ability to work with large data sets and experience creating data re-reporting templates, dashboards, and protocols;
• Ability to work with faculty, staff and administrators at various levels within the university to answer pertinent questions;
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Google Drive and other technology;
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously; and
• Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology, principles, and practices in area of work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Earned Masters degree from an accredited college or university in educational measurement and evaluation, educational research and statistics. Experience developing dashboards and institutional factbook.

Dillard University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Office of Human Resources.