Strategic Institutional Analytics Lead

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 lead the campus data and reporting portfolio. This role reports to the Provost and collaborates with university leaders on planning, accreditation, and operational decisions.

The position prints as an exempt, 35-hour week role with a compensation range of $74,549–$78,841. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered, with the Provost’s Office overseeing institutional research functions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an appropriate academic discipline with coursework or experience in quantitative research methods and statistics is preferred; Bachelors required.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in institutional research, higher education data analysis, institutional effectiveness, or a related analytical field is preferred.
• Experience using Ellucian Banner strongly preferred; Experience with Slate, Navigate, DegreeWorks or similar higher education information systems is desirable.
• Experience developing performance indicators, institutional metrics, and assessment reporting is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in data collection, analysis, interpretation, reporting, database management, and communicating analytical findings to a variety of audiences.
• Experience preparing federal or state higher education reports (IPEDS, state reporting, accreditation, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and reporting deadlines independently.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience with SQL or other data query languages preferred.
• Experience developing dashboards or data visualizations (Power BI, Tableau, Argos, Cognos, etc.) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
• On-campus work is preferred; Hybrid work arrangements may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Collects, organizes, analyzes, interprets, and reports institutional data to support university operations, planning, accreditation, and decision-making.
• Serves as the University's central resource for institutional data and reporting requests.
• Coordinates and completes required federal, state, accreditation, and other external reporting, including IPEDS, SUNY, MSCHE, NYS HEDS, and other required submissions.
• Produces and maintains recurring institutional publications and reports, including the University Fact Book.
• Develops and maintains institutional reporting procedures, documentation, and data definitions to promote consistency, accuracy, and integrity of institutional data.
• Maintains institutional data files and reporting archives, ensuring information is accurate, secure, current, and readily accessible.
• Develops recurring reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to support institutional priorities and information needs.
• Conducts comparative and benchmarking analyses using external higher education data sources to support university initiatives and planning.
• Provides consultation to administrators, faculty, and staff on research design, survey methodology, data analysis, reporting, and interpretation of institutional data.
• Collaborates with university administrators to develop meaningful performance indicators, assessment measures, and reporting approaches that support institutional effectiveness.
• Assists with the collection, analysis, and reporting of institutional assessment results and accreditation evidence.
• Identifies opportunities to improve institutional reporting processes and data quality through collaboration with campus offices.
• Manages multiple reporting projects and deadlines while ensuring compliance with external reporting requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Data visualization

SQL

Excel

Communication

Project management

Statistical methods

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Bachelor's degree required

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Slate

Navigate

DegreeWorks

Power BI

Tableau

Argos

Cognos

SQL

Job description

Alfred University seeks a Senior Institutional Research Analyst to lead the campus data and reporting portfolio. This role reports to the Provost and collaborates with university leaders on planning, accreditation, and operational decisions.

The position prints as an exempt, 35-hour week role with a compensation range of $74,549–$78,841. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered, with the Provost’s Office overseeing institutional research functions.