Institutional Research Analyst, Senior (IRIM)

Employee Classification: PE | Pay Grade: PT 10 | Division: Academic and Student Affairs | Department: Institutional Research and Accreditation | Campus Location: Main Campus

About the Role

Develop and maintain systems that enhance the utility of the Institutional Research and Information Management (IRIM) data warehouse. Provide statistical support and enrollment forecasting. Collect and audit primary and secondary data sources to assure accuracy of data for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage web-based interfaces and procedures that provide access to data in the data warehouse.
• Provide expert design and web development for IRIM.
• Project management, design, and testing of systems within a data warehouse environment.
• Provide database administration management and support.
• Manage and design online templates for academic program review.
• Compile and manage complex data sets and other information in support of institutional studies.
• Identify, gather, analyze, and organize institutional data to provide accurate and timely information.
• Prepare student/faculty/enrollment annual reports.
• Analyze and report data from the data warehouse when responding to ad hoc information requests.
• Respond to information requests from governmental, private, public institutions, and internal sources.
• Work with the IRIM team to develop online reports for the data warehouse.
• Provide assistance to IRIM in identifying appropriate data collection to ensure reliable, appropriate, and legal use of institutional information.
• Perform related departmental duties as required, and upon the request of the Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of Institutional Research and Information Management.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field, or a combination of formal education and experience.
• Proven proficiency in statistical analyses and in the use of SPSS or SAS software.
• Advanced skills in the design and implementation of quantitative and qualitative research, typically acquired through at least five years of progressively more responsible and complex experience.
• Familiarity with UNIX operating system, Oracle database, and industry-standard web application development tools, such as PHP.
• Experience using Microsoft Access, relational databases, and/or visual basic programming.
• Demonstrated experience with database management systems and concepts is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and with attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Appointment Percentage: 100%