Senior Institutional Research Analyst — Hybrid

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Davis invites applications for an Institutional Research Analyst 4 to deliver expert analysis and recommendations on student outcomes, campus climate, and instructional workload. You will develop complex studies using large data sets and present findings to senior leadership.

Responsibilities include coordinating with management and stakeholders, creating actionable reports, and supporting policy decisions that improve student success and resource planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Sociology, Education, Statistics or related field or equivalent
• Experience with large datasets to manipulate and analyze data and present findings
• Experience with multivariate statistical methods and predictive modeling
• Experience with Excel, Tableau or other visualization tools and Stata or similar
• Strong communication and presentation skills for senior leaders

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement highly complex analytical studies using large data sets
• Synthesize and summarize complex information for diverse audiences
• Coordinate with management and stakeholders to gather and prepare recommendations
• Prepare analytical reports and proposals for decision-makers
• Support policy and resource planning through data-driven insights

Skills

Big data analysis

Data visualization

Statistical modeling

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Sociology, Education, Statistics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Stata

Job description

The University of California, Davis invites applications for an Institutional Research Analyst 4 to deliver expert analysis and recommendations on student outcomes, campus climate, and instructional workload. You will develop complex studies using large data sets and present findings to senior leadership.

Responsibilities include coordinating with management and stakeholders, creating actionable reports, and supporting policy decisions that improve student success and resource planning.