Junior Institutional Research & Data Analyst

Northeastern Illinois University; United States; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago offers an entry-level data support position within the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. The role assists with data collection, reporting, surveys, and data requests under supervision, building technical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities emphasize accurate data preparation and adherence to established processes, with routine validation, documentation, and support for web and reporting tools such as SQL Developer, Cognos, Workday,

Qualifications

• Twenty-four (24) semester hours of college credit in computer science or mathematics, including twelve (12) hours in mathematical modeling or programming.
• Basic familiarity with data tools and data concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine data requests by retrieving, organizing, validating, and summarizing institutional data.
• Support survey administration for alumni, NSSE, and other campus surveys.
• Prepare and quality-review semester, annual, and recurring reports.
• Update reports and verify data for completeness and consistency.
• Maintain documentation of report definitions and data sources.
• Use Excel and other tools to clean, organize, and present data.

Education

CS/math coursework 24 cr

Tools

SQL Developer

Cognos Analytics

Workday

Excel

Job description

Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago offers an entry-level data support position within the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. The role assists with data collection, reporting, surveys, and data requests under supervision, building technical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities emphasize accurate data preparation and adherence to established processes, with routine validation, documentation, and support for web and reporting tools such as SQL Developer, Cognos, Workday,