Institutional Research Associate (Remote)

$66,600 - $86,600/Yr

Marymount University - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Institutional Research Associate at Loyola Marymount University plays a crucial role in supporting the Office of Institutional Effectiveness by managing data requests, conducting research, and developing reports that inform university planning and decision-making. This position involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure data quality and governance, as well as the creation of data visualizations to communicate findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Complete Institutional Research requests and aid in data management processes.
• Assist in the development of reports and research studies to inform university planning and decision making.
• Answer various institutional, agency, state and federal reports, questionnaires, and surveys.
• Develop and disseminate reports on official university statistics for internal and external audiences.
• Report official campus statistics to external agencies including IPEDS and US News and World Report.
• Create and maintain data visualizations, including Tableau dashboards, for internal and external audiences.
• Lead or collaborate in the preparation of research studies to inform decision making and planning.
• Conduct statistical analyses and prepare reports and presentations of the findings.
• Present findings to relevant audiences.
• Assist in data management and governance processes for the Institutional Research team.
• Identify data quality issues and work with appropriate staff to resolve issues and processes as needed.
• Develop and implement data validation procedures and models that meet planning and decision support needs.
• Collaborate to support the validation of official data and ensure consistent data governance processes.
• Participate in institutional research or other higher education professional organizations and keep abreast of educational issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Typically a bachelor's in the social sciences, statistics, or a related field (Master's or Doctoral degree preferred).
• Minimum two years of experience in data analysis, and research design and implementation in an institution of higher learning or similar setting.
• Experience with querying databases using SQL or other programming knowledge.
• Demonstrated knowledge in quantitative research methods, research design, and statistical analysis techniques.
• Established competency using statistical analysis software such as R, SAS, or Stata.
• Ability to visualize data into interactive tables and charts.
• Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) as evidenced by the preparation of comprehensive research reports and executive summaries.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals and diverse groups.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Banner is a plus.
• Experience with Stata is a plus.
• Familiarity with the academic enterprise and knowledge of key issues and concepts in higher education.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and varied projects and initiatives.

Benefits

• Salary range $66,600.00 - $86,600.00, commensurate with education and experience.
• Fully-remote, hybrid, or on-campus work options available.