Institutional Research Analyst I

$66,560 - $70,000/Yr

University of the Pacific - Stockton, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Stockton, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Institutional Research Analyst I position at the University of the Pacific is an entry-level role within the Institutional Research and Decision Support (IRDS) office. This position is crucial for validating, collecting, and analyzing data from various sources to support the university's decision-making processes. The analyst will respond to both internal and external data requests, which include mandated reporting related to federal, state, and accreditation requirements. Internally, the analyst will focus on enrollment trends, student demographic profiles, and student outcomes, providing essential insights to university leadership. In this role, the analyst will utilize SQL or similar programming languages to write queries that create datasets for institutional data analysis. The responsibilities include ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of data across various datasets and sources. The analyst will implement rigorous validation processes to identify and correct discrepancies, maintaining high data quality standards to ensure reliable data for analysis and reporting. The position also involves creating insightful reports that aid university leaders in making data-driven decisions. The analyst will prepare and submit annual reports to fulfill state, federal, and accreditation requirements, responding to requests from external agencies such as the Common Data Set and U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, the analyst will develop data visualizations and dashboards using PowerBI or similar tools to present university demographics, performance metrics, benchmarks, and student outcomes, supporting academic program reviews. Participation in the administration of internal surveys using Qualtrics, including the analysis and reporting of survey data, is also a key function of this role. The analyst will assist in creating and maintaining content on the IRDS web pages and perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The IRDS office is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the analyst will be expected to demonstrate awareness and responsiveness to socio-cultural forces that impact students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SQL or similar programming languages to write queries for institutional data analysis.
• Identify, collect, validate, and analyze institutional and external data related to enrollment, admissions, retention, and student outcomes.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of data across various datasets and sources.
• Implement rigorous validation processes to maintain data quality standards.
• Create insightful reports to aid university leaders in data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare and submit annual reports to fulfill state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Respond to requests from external agencies, such as the Common Data Set and U.S. News & World Report.
• Develop data visualizations and dashboards using PowerBI or similar tools.
• Participate in the administration of internal surveys using Qualtrics, including analysis and reporting of survey data.
• Assist in creating and maintaining content on IRDS web pages.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in social science or a research-related field.
• One (1) year of professional experience working with data.

Nice-to-haves

• One (1) year of experience in an institutional research office or with data reporting in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with SQL or similar query/programming language.
• Experience with Qualtrics or similar survey tool.
• Technical proficiency with data testing and data management.
• Ability to work independently.
• Encompass traits of good judgment, confidentiality, and discretion in communicating with colleagues and constituents.
• Positive attitude.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.