Senior Institutional Research Analyst - Hybrid (75k-80k)

E05 Community College of Vermont; Winooski (VT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

E05 Community College of Vermont is seeking an experienced data analyst to design and maintain self-service dashboards covering enrollment, retention, completion, and course success. You will collaborate with the IR team to ensure data definitions align and will conduct analyses to inform planning decisions.

The role requires 3–5 years in institutional research, strong SQL and Python skills, and experience with BI tools.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in quantitative, research, social science, or related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years in data analysis, institutional research, or related analytical role in higher education.
• Strong SQL and relational database skills; proficiency in Python for data manipulation.
• Experience with federal/state regulatory reporting; advanced Excel and at least one statistical package (SPSS/R/SAS).
• Experience with BI or data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Experience with survey design, administration, and analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain data to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage detailed, deadline-driven work with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with academic and administrative departments to define research questions and data needs.
• Design, develop, and maintain self-service dashboards for enrollment, retention, completion, and course success.
• Conduct statistical analyses of institutional outcomes and communicate implications for planning.
• Administer surveys (e.g., CCSSE, student engagement) and provide analysis and reporting.
• Support academic program reviews with analyses and data summaries; facilitate discussions with faculty.
• Provide analytical support for general education and student learning outcomes assessment.
• Present findings to academic committees and leadership; cross-train for backup reporting during peak periods.
• Other duties as assigned; manage multiple survey cycles and deadlines.

Skills

SQL

Python

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Survey design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SPSS

R

SAS

Job description

E05 Community College of Vermont is seeking an experienced data analyst to design and maintain self-service dashboards covering enrollment, retention, completion, and course success. You will collaborate with the IR team to ensure data definitions align and will conduct analyses to inform planning decisions.

The role requires 3–5 years in institutional research, strong SQL and Python skills, and experience with BI tools.