Institutional Research Manager (HEA) - Office of Institutional Research

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York is seeking an Institutional Research Manager to oversee research programs and provide data for decision-making. The role requires strong analytical skills and a commitment to supporting the college's mission. Candidates should have a background in data science or social science and experience with statistical software.

Benefits

Health Plans

Retirement

Tuition Waivers

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience.
• Experience in higher education and institutional analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage institutional research programs and studies.
• Develop timely and accurate institutional data.
• Design and conduct data analyses.

Skills

Statistical Software

Analytics Software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

R

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Institutional Research Manager (HEA) - Office of Institutional Research

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Position Overview

Hunter College of the City University of New York, a distinguished public university, values learning in the liberal arts and sciences as a cornerstone of individual development and a vital foundation for a more just and inclusive society. We seek students from all backgrounds to engage in a rigorous educational experience that prepares them to become leaders and innovators. Hunter also supports excellent scholarship and creative activity by its faculty.

The Office of Institutional Research supports the college's decision-making, strategic planning, and assessment through research and reporting activities, including data collection for audits, faculty workload, and program evaluation.

The Institutional Research Manager will report to the Director of Institutional Research in the Office of the Provost. Responsibilities include developing the Common Data Set, completing ranking surveys such as US News and World Reports, maintaining the Factbook, providing data for accreditation, and fulfilling ad hoc requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience.
• Experience with statistical software (e.g., R or Python) and analytics software (Tableau or Power BI).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ranking Surveys (USNWR, etc.), CUNY Student Data, and database management.
• Master’s, professional, or terminal degree in a relevant field (social science, data science, computer science, etc.).
• Experience in higher education, institutional analytics, and data governance.
• Documented expertise in institutional research.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage institutional research programs and studies related to the college's mission.
• Develop relevant, timely, and accurate institutional data for various stakeholders.
• Design and conduct data analyses, interpret results, and develop policy recommendations.
• Participate in strategic planning, effectiveness, and assessment tasks.
• Respond to data requests, manage surveys, and maintain research documentation.
• Consult with faculty and students on database design for research projects.

Additional Details

Position Title: Institutional Research Manager

Title: Higher Education Associate

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $107,179 - $117,805, commensurate with experience.

Benefits include health plans, retirement, tuition waivers, and paid time off.

Application Process

Apply online via the CUNY Portal at www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/. Upload a single PDF document containing your CV/resume, cover letter, and references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The deadline is ongoing, with initial review beginning May 30, 2025.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Contact information for 3 references

Equal Opportunity Employer: CUNY encourages applications from minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and protected groups.