Institutional Research Analyst
Department: Budget, Financial Analysis, and Data Analytics; Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing; FTE: 1.0; Hybrid eligible; Application Review Begins September 17, 2026; open until filled; Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
About the role
The Budget, Financial Analysis and Data Analytics (BFADA) division reports to the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration with a dotted line to the Office of the Provost. BFADA units are an institutional resource and provide strategic and operational budget, financial analysis, and data analytics services to all levels of the University of Oregon. The office of Data Enablement within BFADA supports faculty, staff, and leadership to use data deliberately to support decision making. The Data Enablement team empowers effective data use by delivering trusted data, data tools, and user support. We partner with academic and administrative units to ensure governance and management of data, provide consistent data definitions and access to information, and create data tools for decision support at all levels of the organization. BFADA supports the university's mission by delivering financial tools and operational support to academic and administrative units and supports decision makers with consistent, timely, and accurate reports and strategic insights. The division is committed to strategic priorities of the Finance and Administration portfolio.
The Research Analyst supports the Office of Data Enablement’s mission to provide trusted data, data tools, and user support for institutional decision-making. This position works on a team that supports data needs across campus, but primarily partners with Academic Affairs to collect, analyze, and communicate data related to student and faculty success, with an emphasis on producing timely, accurate, and well managed analyses that inform academic and curricular priorities. Working independently and collaboratively, the analyst develops dashboards, standard and ad hoc reports, and analytical tools that address critical questions related to curriculum, program and student learning outcome assessment, and student success. Responsibilities include managing data collection and cleaning, selecting appropriate methodologies, and translating findings into clear findings for diverse audiences. The role supports key institutional efforts such as strategic plan implementation, curricular analytics, and assessment reporting. The Research Analyst collaborates with campus data partners to promote shared data definitions, access, and efficiencies that strengthen internal data use. The position also contributes to proactive data dissemination and user education, expanding effective use of existing data sources and tools. This role requires careful handling of sensitive and confidential data, strong time management skills, and the ability