Senior Institutional Research Analyst

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Tuition exemption

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Senior Institutional Research Analyst to join the Office of Data & Strategic Analytics. The role focuses on federal/state surveys, data validation, and compliance reporting, with emphasis on Workday data, SQL/SAS, and ad hoc analyses for university leadership.

The candidate will coordinate with campus offices, maintain data documentation, and ensure accessibility of the office website and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field and relevant data analysis experience.
• Experience writing SQL and/or SAS for institutional research or similar work.
• Knowledge of IPEDS or federal/state reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and respond to surveys from state and federal agencies and national bodies; interpret definitions and track reporting changes.
• Modify, maintain, and develop programs and queries that generate survey and compliance data; extract/transform data from Workday and legacy systems.
• Develop ad hoc data requests and reusable queries for recurring needs in collaboration with Data Management.
• Maintain the office website and dashboards to meet accessibility and reporting standards.

Skills

SQL

SAS

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science, information systems, economics, social sciences, or related field

Job description

Senior Institutional Research Analyst# Louisiana State University - Careers## Senior Institutional Research AnalystApply: 0146 Thomas D. Boyd Hall: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: March 9, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): R00122081## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Senior Institutional Research Analyst## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM AA - D&SA - Institutional Research (Bernie Braun (00007853))## Work Location:0146 Thomas D. Boyd Hall## Pay Grade:Professional## Job Description:The Office of Data & Strategic Analytics (ODSA) provides the university with accurate, timely data and analysis to support planning, decision-making, and compliance. The Senior Institutional Research Analyst's primary function is completing federal, state, and national surveys and supporting compliance reporting, including maintaining and modifying the programs that produce the data. The analyst interprets reporting definitions, locates and validates the appropriate data, coordinates with campus offices, and submits results. As a secondary function, the analyst supports ad hoc data requests assigned by the Director of Data Management and maintains the office website and its accessibility. **Job Responsibilities**Primary: Prepare reports and respond to surveys from state and federal agencies, national organizations, university data exchanges, and campus administrators, interpreting survey definitions, and tracking changes in reporting requirements. Coordinate with campus offices to obtain, validate, and reconcile data, and maintain survey documentation and the reporting calendar. Compile, analyze, and present data on students, personnel, and finance, including peer comparisons for senior university leadership. Research on assigned reporting projects. (35%) Primary: Modify, maintain, and develop programs and queries that generate survey and compliance reporting data. Extract, transform, and validate data from Workday and legacy systems. Automate recurring reporting processes, troubleshoot discrepancies, and assist institutional research leadership in troubleshooting and revising reporting programs. (30%)Secondary: Develop programs and queries to fulfill ad hoc data requests from the Data Management team, as coordinated between the Director of Data Management and the Director of Institutional Research. Build reusable queries and standard extracts for recurring requests. (20%)Secondary: Maintain the office website, including statistical tables and published reports. Ensure web content, documents, and dashboards meet current federal and university accessibility standards, and serve as liaison with university web staff. (10%) Perform other duties as assigned by institutional research leadership. (5%) **Additional Requirements**This position is considered a research or research-related support position and must undergo screenings per RS 17:1826. **Minimum Qualifications**Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science, information systems, economics, social sciences, or related field3 years of experience in data analysis or institutional research, including experience writing SQL and/or SAS **Preferred Qualifications**Master's degree and 5 years of experienceExperience with IPEDS or other federal and state reporting; experience with higher education student, HR, or finance data systems and experience writing SQL and/or SAS## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three professional references, including name, title, phone number, and email address. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Bernie Braun at [e-mail].**Skills Needed:****Preferred Skills:**## Posting Date:November 9, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):March 9, 2027## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.## Essential Position (Y/N):## LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.## HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.