Senior Institutional Research Analyst — Hybrid

Alfred University; Town of Alfred (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred University seeks a Senior Institutional Research Analyst to oversee the university's data reporting portfolio, partnering with the Provost and campus offices to ensure accurate institutional data for planning, accreditation, and reporting.

Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data, producing recurring publications like the University Fact Book, managing external reporting (IPEDS, SUNY, MSCHE), and developing dashboards to inform strategic decisions in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is preferred; a Bachelor's degree is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in institutional research, higher education data analysis, or related analytics.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner strongly preferred; experience with Slate, Navigate, or DegreeWorks desirable.
• Ability to develop performance indicators, metrics, and assessment reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, analyze, interpret, and report institutional data for operations, planning, accreditation, and decision-making.
• Serve as central resource for institutional data and reporting requests.
• Coordinate federal, state, accreditation, and external reporting (IPEDS, SUNY, MSCHE, NYS HEDS).
• Produce and maintain recurring institutional publications (e.g., University Fact Book).
• Develop and document reporting procedures, data definitions, and data quality controls.
• Create dashboards and ad hoc analyses to support priorities and information needs.
• Provide consultation on research design, survey methodology, and data interpretation.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Institutional data analysis

Communication skills

Data governance

SQL

Power BI/Tableau

Hybrid work adaptation

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (preferred)

Bachelor's degree required

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Slate/Navigate/DegreeWorks (or similar)

Job description

Alfred University seeks a Senior Institutional Research Analyst to oversee the university's data reporting portfolio, partnering with the Provost and campus offices to ensure accurate institutional data for planning, accreditation, and reporting.

Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data, producing recurring publications like the University Fact Book, managing external reporting (IPEDS, SUNY, MSCHE), and developing dashboards to inform strategic decisions in a collaborative,