INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH ANALYST III

UAB group; University (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Institutional Research Analyst III to design research studies, develop advanced statistical models and predictive analytics to support the university's strategic priorities through continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities include data collection, reporting to agencies, dashboards, grant pursuits, and mentoring. The role emphasizes data accuracy and cross-department collaboration in a remote/hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics or a related field is required.
• Experience in Institutional Research or higher education analytics with external reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple data/reporting projects and ensure data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Using advanced quantitative methods and statistical software to design major research studies for university priorities.
• Develops data collection structures to measure initiative success and inform future research.
• Presents findings and recommendations to university stakeholders.
• Collaborates with Business Intelligence to surface data via dashboards and self-service reports.
• Pursues external grant funding to expand analytical capabilities for faculty and graduate students.
• Mentors and trains analysts and interns in high-level analytics.
• Ensures accuracy and integrity of institutional data for federal/state reporting.
• Distributes work among analysts and coordinates with leadership for adjustments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced quantitative methods

Statistical modeling

Data governance

Presentations

Education

Master's degree in Statistics or related field

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Job Description - INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH ANALYST III (T241050)

INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH ANALYST III - ( T241050 )

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH ANALYST III to carefully design research studies, to develop highly advanced statistical models and predictive analytics to support strategic priorities of the University through continuous quality improvement (policy development, organizational enhancements, etc.).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Using advanced quantitative methods, along with statistical and predictive modeling software, gathers data and designs feasible major research studies to support strategic priorities of the University through continuous quality improvement.
• 2. Develops recommendations and leads implementation of additional high quality data collection structures that can measure the success of initiatives and inform future research studies.
• 3. Shares findings, including key policy and other recommendations, to university stakeholders through informative presentations and summary reports.
• 4. Collaborates with Business Intelligence, as appropriate, to surface relevant data through dashboards, scorecards, and self-service reports.
• 5. Pursues external grant funding to expand analytical capabilities in these areas, including funding to support faculty and graduate student assistance.
• 6. Mentors and trains Institutional Research Analysts and student interns in developing high-level analytical skills.
• 7. Maintains the accuracy and integrity of Institutional data and oversees and ensures accurate and timely reporting for all Federal, State, and other mandatory and voluntary requirements.
• 8. Ensures that institutional research-related work is appropriately distributed amongst research analysts for timely completion and works with the Executive Director and others in IEA for adjustments.
• 9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Statistics or a related field and six (6) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Experience working in an Institutional Research, Institutional Effectiveness, or higher education analytics environment with demonstrated experience managing or making significant contributions to required external reporting processes, including submissions to organizations such as the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (previously SACSCOC), or similar regulatory and accrediting bodies. Demonstrated success in managing multiple concurrent data and reporting projects, with responsibility for data governance, data validation, quality assurance, and the accuracy and integrity of institutional data.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

210005010 Research & Analysis

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Remote/Hybrid Eligible