Research Analyst: Data Insights & Strategy

College-of-Lake-Count; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance for employee and/or

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

College of Lake County is seeking a Research Analyst to support data analysis, reporting, and methodological consulting across departments. The role focuses on compiling and interpreting data to inform institutional decision-making and improvement initiatives.

The position requires strong skills in Excel, Power BI, SPSS, and data visualization, with a focus on rigorous analytics and clear communication. Located at Grayslake Campus, full-time with diverse benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis in statistics, psychology, economics, education or related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience performing educational, social, or market research analytics.
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with state and federal data sources.
• Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and SPSS.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and report on data; handle ad-hoc requests and standard projects.
• Analyze data using Excel, SPSS, and data warehouse; manage large datasets.
• Provide consultative and technical support on research design and interpretation.
• Assist with design, administration, and analysis of surveys and evaluations.
• Write reports and prepare charts, tables, and visuals for stakeholders; create data visualizations.

Skills

Data analysis

Power BI

Excel

SPSS

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, social sciences or related field

Tools

SQL

SharePoint

Workday

ArcGIS

SurveyMonkey

Qualtrics

Job description

College of Lake County is seeking a Research Analyst to support data analysis, reporting, and methodological consulting across departments. The role focuses on compiling and interpreting data to inform institutional decision-making and improvement initiatives.

The position requires strong skills in Excel, Power BI, SPSS, and data visualization, with a focus on rigorous analytics and clear communication. Located at Grayslake Campus, full-time with diverse benefits.