Institutional Research and Planning Specialist

Airweb; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NC State Health Plan

NC State Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Educational Benefits

Longevity

Job summary

Fayetteville Technical Community College invites applications for an Institutional Effectiveness Analyst. The role analyzes data, supports strategic planning, accreditation, and program review to drive institutional goals.

You will develop reports, dashboards, ensure data quality, and collaborate with academic and administrative units. A BA in a relevant field and 2+ years in higher education are required, with opportunities to influence decision-making and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, data science, social sciences, education, business analytics, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of increasingly responsible experience in institutional effectiveness, research, assessment, strategic planning, accreditation, or related field within higher education.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes data to inform strategic planning and decision making.
• Develops dashboards and reporting for accreditation and program review.
• Ensures data quality, validation, and documentation of methods.
• Supports grant reporting and progress monitoring.
• Collaborates with departments to align assessment with institutional priorities.
• Performs labor market research and environmental scans.
• Communicates findings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Oversees data collection for grants and externally funded initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Research methods

Strategic planning

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, data science, social sciences, education, business analytics, or closely related field

Tools

BI tools

Job description

Supports institutional leadership by analyzing and integrating complex data, assessment results, and applied research to inform strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, and executive decision-making.

Supports data validation, quality control, and documentation of methodologies, query logic, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, transparency, and reproducibility

Collects, organizes, analyzes, and synthesizes internal and external data to develop reports, executive summaries, and decision-support materials

Develops and maintains analytical models, databases, dashboards, and reporting tools supporting institutional planning, accreditation, assessment, and program review

Applies statistical and analytical techniques to identify trends, evaluate performance, and interpret complex data

Develops visual analytics and performance metrics aligned with institutional goals, strategic priorities, and key performance indicators

Supports regional and programmatic accreditation through data analysis, documentation, and compliance reporting

Collaborates with academic and administrative units to align assessment, program review, and planning activities with institutional priorities

Conducts labor market research and environmental scanning to inform academic programming, workforce development, and strategic initiatives

Provides analytical support for strategic planning, including goal development, performance monitoring, and progress reporting

Oversees data collection, analysis, and reporting for grants and externally funded initiatives, ensuring compliance with funding requirements

Monitors grants and special projects by tracking outcomes, performance measures, and progress toward established objectives

Integrates and analyzes data across institutional systems, assessment platforms, and business intelligence tools

Identifies and resolves data discrepancies, system inconsistencies, and reporting issues while recommending process improvements

Cleans, manages, and maintains data to ensure institutional data quality, accessibility, validity, and reliability

Communicates research findings, analytical results, and recommendations to executive leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders

Performs related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree is required from a regionally accredited institution in statistics, data science, social sciences, education, business analytics, or a closely related field, with demonstrated coursework or experience in data analysis and research methods. In addition, a minimum of two years of increasingly responsible experience in institutional effectiveness, research, assessment, strategic planning, accreditation, or a related field within higher education.

Institution Description

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a two-year public institution and a member of the North Carolina Community College System. Serving more than 30,000 students annually, FTCC offers more than 190 occupational, technical, general education, college transfer, and continuing education programs designed to build a highly skilled workforce and drive regional economic growth. Known for its strong military-connected community adjacent to Fort Bragg, a student-centered culture, and excellence in student transfer and institutional effectiveness, FTCC is dedicated to transforming lives through lifelong learning.

• NC State Health Plan
• NC State Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Benefits
• Longevity

Application Due Date: 11/04/2026

Job Start Date: 01/15/2027

State/Province/Region: North Carolina

Institution: Fayetteville Technical Community College

Reports To: Vice President of Strategic Planning and Research

Reports In Office: Strategic Planning and Research

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