Institutional Research Analyst – Analytics & Assessment

Community-College-of-Vermon; Winooski (VT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Community College of Vermont is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to partner with academic and administrative units to define research questions and scope. You will design dashboards showing enrollment, retention, completion, and course success, and conduct analyses to inform planning and decision-making.

The role requires strong SQL and Python skills, advanced Excel, and experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI). A hybrid work arrangement at CCV centers in Vermont is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative, research, social science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in data analysis, institutional research, assessment, or a related analytical role, preferably in higher education.
• Strong SQL and Python; advanced proficiency in Excel and at least one statistical software package (SPSS, R, or SAS); experience with BI or data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain self-service dashboards for enrollment, retention, completion, course success, and other outcomes.
• Conduct statistical analyses of institutional outcomes and communicate implications for planning and decision-making.
• Administer surveys (CCSSE, student, employee, graduate outcomes) from design to reporting.
• Support academic program reviews with analyses and data summaries and facilitate discussion with faculty and leadership.
• Provide analytical support for general education and student learning outcomes assessment.
• Present findings to academic committees, President’s Council, and other audiences.
• Cross-train with IR Analyst for backup reporting during peak periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SQL

Python

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

R

SPSS

Survey design

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative, research, social science, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SPSS

R

SAS

Job description

Job Description:Essential FunctionsPartner with academic and administrative departments to define research questions, clarify data needs, establish project scope, and identify appropriate analytical approaches.Design, develop, and maintain self-service dashboards displaying enrollment, retention, completion, course success, and other institutional outcomes, collaborating with the IR Analyst – Reporting & Compliance to ensure consistency with approved data definitions.Conduct statistical and trend analyses of institutional outcomes; interpret findings and communicate implications to support planning and decision-making.Administer institutional surveys, including student satisfaction, Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE), employee engagement, and graduate outcomes surveys, in coordination with responsible departments. Responsibilities include instrument design, distribution, analysis, and reporting.Support academic program reviews by preparing relevant analyses and data summaries and facilitating discussion of findings with faculty and academic leadership.Provide analytical and technical support for general education and student learning outcomes assessment, including data collection tools, analysis, and reporting. Faculty and academic leadership retain responsibility for academic judgments and resulting program or instructional changes.Present findings clearly to academic committees, President’s Council, and other audiences.Cross-train with the IR Analyst – Reporting & Compliance to provide backup coverage for required reporting during peak workload periods.Other Duties as assignedSupervision Received: This position reports to and is supervised by the Director of Institutional ResearchSupervisory Responsibility: NoneMinimum qualifications (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)Education : Bachelor's degree in quantitative, research, social science, or related field.Experience : Three-five years of experience in data analysis, institutional research, assessment, or a related analytical role, preferably in higher education.Strong SQL and relational database skills; proficiency in Python for data manipulation, cleaning, exploratory analysis, and visualization; experience with federal or state regulatory or compliance reporting; advanced proficiency in Excel and at least one statistical software package, such as SPSS, R, or SAS; experience with business intelligence or data visualization tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms; experience with survey design, administration, and analysis; strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to explain data clearly to nontechnical audiences; and demonstrated ability to manage detailed, deadline-driven work with a high degree of accuracy.Preferred qualificationsMaster’s degree; Experience supporting academic program review or student learning outcomes assessment; Familiarity with a student information system such as Banner, Colleague, or PeopleSoft; Familiarity with Python for data manipulation, cleaning, exploratory analysis, and visualization; Working knowledge of SQL and statistical software (R, SPSS, or similar); Experience in a community college or other open-access public higher education setting.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong data visualization and dashboard design skills, with an eye toward usability for non-technical end users.Consultative approach to fielding requests — able to translate a vague question into a well-scoped analysis.Solid grounding in survey methodology and basic inferential statistics.Comfort presenting to faculty and staff audiences and facilitating data-informed discussion.Strong organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent requests and survey cycles.Physical Requirements: Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties as a result of repetitive motion and/or long periods of standing or sitting. Duties require little physical effort in work with light to moderate (up to 25lbs) easy-to-handle materials.Working Conditions: Primarily an office environment with extensive computer use. Workload includes periodic survey administration windows and program review cycles that require flexible prioritization. Occasional attendance at faculty or committee meetings outside standard hours may be required.This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.This position may be located at any CCV center and offers a hybrid work schedule, combining remote and in-office work.Scheduled Hours Weekly:40Budgeted Wage for this Position:$75,000 to $80,000Exempt Status:ExemptGrade:G13Job Posting Responsibilities:Unit Determination:Non Bargaining - Administrators