Senior Institutional Research & Analytics Lead – Remote

UAB group; University (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Institutional Research Analyst III to design research studies, develop advanced statistical models and predictive analytics to support the university's strategic priorities through continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities include data collection, reporting to agencies, dashboards, grant pursuits, and mentoring. The role emphasizes data accuracy and cross-department collaboration in a remote/hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics or a related field is required.
• Experience in Institutional Research or higher education analytics with external reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple data/reporting projects and ensure data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Using advanced quantitative methods and statistical software to design major research studies for university priorities.
• Develops data collection structures to measure initiative success and inform future research.
• Presents findings and recommendations to university stakeholders.
• Collaborates with Business Intelligence to surface data via dashboards and self-service reports.
• Pursues external grant funding to expand analytical capabilities for faculty and graduate students.
• Mentors and trains analysts and interns in high-level analytics.
• Ensures accuracy and integrity of institutional data for federal/state reporting.
• Distributes work among analysts and coordinates with leadership for adjustments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced quantitative methods

Statistical modeling

Data governance

Presentations

Education

Master's degree in Statistics or related field

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Institutional Research Analyst III to design research studies, develop advanced statistical models and predictive analytics to support the university's strategic priorities through continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities include data collection, reporting to agencies, dashboards, grant pursuits, and mentoring. The role emphasizes data accuracy and cross-department collaboration in a remote/hybrid environment.