Institutional Research Specialist (Data Analyst)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Baruch College, a senior college within the City University of New York (CUNY), invites applications for a Data Analyst (Institutional Research Specialist). This role reports to the Director of Institutional Research and collaborates with the Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation.

The position emphasizes monitoring institutional KPIs, producing reliable statistics, and supporting program reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.
• Experience with accreditation standards and processes is preferred.
• Master’s degree in data analytics, data visualization, information systems, or related field preferred.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present and describe data verbally and visually.
• Demonstrated ability to manage strict deadlines, multiple priorities, and concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and report the key performance indicators of the institution's strategic plan.
• Provide reliable and accurate statistics about the college for internal and external use.
• Collaborate with the Director of IR on data collection and surveys administration.
• Respond to ad hoc data and report requests from college constituencies.
• Maintain currency in higher education data and accreditation trends, including literature.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Communication skills

Deadline management

Survey data collection

AI/data automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s degree in data analytics or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

SPSS

STATA

SQL

Python

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Job description

Position Details

\"At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility\"

Baruch College, a senior college within the City University of New York (CUNY), invites applications for a Data Analyst (Institutional Research Specialist). This position will report to the Director of Institutional Research and works closely with the Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Institutional Research Specialist will include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor, track, and report the key performance indicators of the institution's strategic plan
• Provide reliable and accurate statistics about the college in an easily accessible and readable format for both internal and external consumption.
• Collaborate with the Director of IR on data collection and administration of student and faculty surveys
• Respond to assigned ad hoc data and report requests from college constituencies
• Maintain currency in higher education data and accreditation trends including environmental scans, evaluation of national research studies, white papers, and other relevant literature on current and best practices in institutional effectiveness
• Support the institutional research needs of academic departments and schools undergoing program review
• Complete and submit reports mandated by statute, government regulations, or requirements of accreditation

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with accreditation standards and processes is expected
• Master’s degree in data analytics, data visualization, information systems, or related field
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present and describe data verbally and visually
• Demonstrated ability to manage strict deadlines, multiple priorities, and concurrent projects
• Demonstrated facility with data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI or similar),
• Advanced Excel functions and statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, STATA or similar)
• Demonstrated knowledge of SQL, Python, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or other similar ERP systems
• Experience using AI tools, automation, or workflow technologies to support institutional research, data reporting, or related administrative processes.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

CUNY Title Overview

Oversees collection and assessment of data for Institutional Research purposes.

• Compiles, maintains, and analyzes institutional data in various formats
• Produces reports and metrics based on department's needs; responds to time-critical ad-hoc requests
• Loads, extracts, edits, and evaluates data for reporting and analytics
• Maintains selected databases and document libraries, updating and ensuring data quality and accuracy
• May participate in internal and external surveys as needed
• May consult with others in designing methodology for research projects
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY Title

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

Compensation And Benefits

$76,937- $82,663; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Location

Baruch College

Job Type

Full-Time

Closing Date

August 25, 2026

Job Search Category

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

Equal Employment Opportunity

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.