Institutional Researcher

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational benefits through tuition remission

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Institutional Researcher to analyze and communicate institutional data throughout the university. This role involves statistical analysis, preparation of formal research reports, and support for decision-making processes.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of SAS, R, SQL, or Python is preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and educational benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Knowledge of software to manipulate and summarize large data sets.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes institutional data to support decision-making.
• Prepares formal research reports and institutional responses.
• Designs and executes analytical studies using inferential statistics.

Skills

Knowledge of programming and/or software

Data visualization

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAS

R

SQL

Python

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Institutional Researcher

Collects, develops, analyzes, and communicates institutional data and other information to constituents throughout the university and its four branch campuses, to support and enhance informed decision‑making, problem solving, strategic planning, policy development, and institutional self‑assessment. Performs applied research, and designs, executes, and evaluates analytical and statistical studies and/or institutional self‑assessments.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs data reduction, statistical analysis of data, and interpretation of results; prepares or participates in the preparation and presentation of formal research reports.
2. Prepares institutional responses to internal and/or external queries such as faculty salary surveys, employment statistics, and enrollment statistics.
3. Formulates and prepares institutional responses to internal and/or external queries and requests for institutional data and statistics on a wide range of issues.
4. Conducts and/or assists on a wide variety of survey research efforts for the unit; participates in survey construction, development of survey instruments, and design of survey protocols and procedures.
5. Designs, executes, analyzes, communicates, and consults on the results of ongoing and one‑time analytical studies using appropriate inferential statistics.
6. Works with other institutional committees and staff to coordinate work and provide technical assistance, as assigned.
7. Fulfills reporting needs including academic program review data, grant application data, and weekly registration reports.
8. Communicates effectively with members of all four branch campuses as needed.
9. Supports data literacy efforts, offering workshops and presenting at conferences.
10. Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Position requires: a) knowledge of programming and/or other software used to manipulate, summarize, and produce reports from multiple, large complex data sets; b) designing and managing information systems and databases to support institutional research activities; c) preparing institutional responses to internal and external queries; and d) producing data visualizations for use by decision makers and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAS, R, SQL, and/or Python to manipulate, summarize, and produce reports from multiple, large, complex data sets.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data and findings.
• Experience with data visualization software such as Tableau and/or PowerBI.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Benefits

• This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.