Institutional Research Analyst

About the role

Viterbo University invites applications for an Institutional Research Analyst to serve as a member of the Institutional Research department. This position plays a central role in supporting the university's mission through data analysis, reporting, assessment, and institutional effectiveness efforts.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and communicate data to support institutional planning, decision-making, reporting, and key university priorities such as student success, academic excellence, accreditation, and grants.
• Maintain and develop data dashboards for institutional evaluation, planning, decision making, and continuous improvement.
• Support accurate and timely submission of external reports and surveys.
• Communicate data and research findings in a variety of formats to key constituents.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with privacy standards.
• Serve on the Dashboard Team and the Data Governance Committee.
• Other responsibilities assigned by the Director of Institutional Research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, educational research, social sciences, computer science or a related analytical discipline required; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years' professional experience in a data analytics or research; prior higher education experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, is required.
• Experience with statistical software such as SPSS, R, Python, or Jamovi is required.
• Experience with data visualization, ERP, and/or survey tools such as Ellucian Colleague, SQL, Qualtrics, Tableau is preferred.
• Strong abilities in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, research methodologies, and problem-solving.
• Ability to organize research results and conclusions in variety of formats to key stakeholders.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and project management skills.
• High degree of integrity, reliability, and confidentiality.

About the University

Viterbo University is a private Catholic, Franciscan institution founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. Viterbo is dedicated to preparing students for faithful service and ethical leadership. Viterbo offers a student-centered liberal arts education with a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the university is nestled along the scenic Mississippi River and surrounded by the stunning bluffs of the Driftless Region. The local area combines natural beauty with a vibrant, welcoming community, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation, arts and culture. Together, Viterbo and La Crosse provide an exceptional place to live, work, and make a difference.