Institutional Assessment Analyst

About the role

The Institutional Assessment Analyst supports institutional assessment, accreditation, and evaluation initiatives by gathering, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting complex higher education survey, enrollment, and outcomes data. The analyst assists in preparing reports and presentations that communicate findings to university leadership, academic units, and external stakeholders. Working collaboratively across administrative and academic departments, the analyst supports compliance monitoring, institutional effectiveness, and evidence-based policy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection, Management, and Analysis (30%)
• Reporting, Visualization, and Communication (20%)
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement (15%)
• Policy and Strategic Support (10%)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education Studies, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Statistics, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field, and three years of experience in institutional research, enrollment analytics, or related data analysis within higher education or a comparable environment
• Proficiency with data analysis and statistical software such as Microsoft Excel, SPSS, R, SAS, or equivalent
• Experience designing, administering, and analyzing surveys using tools such as Qualtrics
• Excellent skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis, including multivariate statistical methods
• Experience working with enrollment or student information systems (e.g., Banner) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse groups and teams; create a culture of inclusion and equity throughout the team while supporting the overall culture of FPB

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Policy, Data Analytics, Statistics, or related field (preferred)
• Experience supporting regional or programmatic accreditation processes (preferred)
• Proficiency with SQL or similar query tools for data extraction and reporting (preferred)
• Experience developing dashboards or visualizations in Tableau or Power BI (preferred)
• Familiarity with data governance and compliance standards such as FERPA (preferred)
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to convey analytical findings to diverse audiences (preferred)

Benefits

Other Compensation: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable