Senior Institutional Research Analyst (Remote)

Airweb; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston seeks an experienced Institutional Research Analyst to design, analyze, and report on strategic data for university planning. You will lead studies, coordinate with faculty, and provide data-driven insights to senior administration.

Remote-friendly role based in Greater Houston, requiring collaboration across departments and clear communication of complex results. The position emphasizes higher education experience, data visualization, and advanced statistical skills to

Qualifications

• Requires master’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.
• Demonstrates ability to apply advanced principles, techniques and theory in a professional discipline.
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve, exercise excellent judgment and adapt to shifting priorities in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans and conducts institutional research to support strategic decision making.
• Analyses data using statistical models and software to provide reports for planning and program development.
• Provides data to senior administration and consults with stakeholders on research design and evaluation protocols.
• Responds to ad-hoc information requests and guides on data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Coordinates with faculty and researchers on reports and analyses.
• Acts as project lead on design and analysis of complex datasets addressing planning questions.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced principles & theory

Critical thinking

Problem solving & initiative

Verbal & written communication

Data interpretation

SPSS

SAS

R

Stata

Tableau

Power BI

Peoplesoft

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

SPSS

SAS

R

Stata

Job description

Designs, plans and conducts institutional research to support the strategic decision making of senior administration and helps advance university goals through careful design and implementation of studies to answer empirical policy and planning questions. Applies advanced knowledge and expertise in the design and statistical analysis involved in conducting research studies in the department of Institutional Research.
1. Analyzes data using various statistical and other software programs to provide statistical and summary reports for strategic planning and program development.
2. Conducts research and studies on the institution, including design of studies, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Analyses data using appropriate statistical models and assists stakeholders in the interpretations of the data.
3. Provides data to senior administration and consults with key constituents' system-wide regarding appropriate research design, methodology, sampling, and evaluation protocol.
4. Responds to ad-hoc information requests.
5. Consults and provides guidance on design, data collection, analyzing and reporting research studies.
6. Coordinates with faculty and researchers on special reports, projects and analyses as requested.
7. Serves as project lead on the design and analysis of complex data sets used to address research questions relevant to institutional planning decisions.
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• - Requires application of advanced principles, techniques and theory in a professional discipline or a thorough general business management knowledge.
• - Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through a directly job-related Master's degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed.
• - Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Higher Education experience.
• - Ability to take initiative, problem solve, exercise excellent judgment, demonstrate critical thinking skills and adapt to shifting priorities in diverse settings.
• - Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.
• - Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• - Proficiency statistical software (e.g. SPSS, SAS, R, Stata).
• - Experience with Tableau visualization or Power Bi plus but not required.
• - Experience using Peoplesoft is a plus but not required.

Institution Description

Founded in 1927 and led by President Renu Khator, the University of Houston is the city’s leading public research university and the third largest by enrollment in Texas. UH also serves students at UH campuses in Sugar Land and Katy. UH enrolls nearly 49,000 students in 275 undergraduate and graduate academic programs. UH awards more than 11,300 degrees annually and has more than 339,000 alumni. With more than 500 student organizations, including a Phi Beta Kappa honor society chapter, and 17 intercollegiate sports teams, campus life at UH is vibrant and engaging.

The Office of Institutional Research is responsible for Official university reporting, Institutional research and analyses, Design and maintenance of databases and Maintenance of comparative resource materials. These responsibilities help support the strategic planning function of the University of Houston. The office assumes a leadership role in assessing the information needs of the University to guarantee stakeholders and customers receive a true representation and accurate understanding regarding the state and mission of the University of Houston.

The University of Houston offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as disability insurance, retirement plans, leave, and wellness programs to support the health and well-being of employees. Please see https://www.uh.edu/human-resources/benefits/benefits-glance/ for more information.

Application Due Date: 10/26/2026

Job Start Date: 11/30/2026

City: Houston

State/Province/Region: Texas

Institution: University of Houston

Remote Work: Remote and candidate has to reside in Greater Houston Metro.

Reports To: Associate Director of the Office of Institutional Research

Staff # Reporting to Position: 0

Reports In Office: Office of Institutional Research

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