Institutional Research Analyst

Link to position posting: Institutional Research Analyst

When applying you will be required to attach:
1) Resume/Vita
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:
Nicholas Martens tens

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.).

Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations
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Reporting to the Principal Institutional Research Analyst, the Institutional Research Analyst provides statistical, qualitative, and analytical expertise to inform Oregon State University’s strategic planning, accreditation, and decision-making. The analyst supports projects that require collaboration with colleagues across the Data and Information Architecture (DIA) unit in University Information and Technology.

Surveys and Other External Reporting Timely and accurate response to external publications, including ranking and other surveys (e.g., U.S. News & World Report, Times Higher Ed, Common Data Set). Assist in completing and validating data for state and federal entities, including the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), IPEDS, and other agencies. Establishes calendars, definitions, and data selection techniques to ensure accuracy, consistency, and comparability across all reporting.

Internal and ad hoc Reporting Extract and prepare datasets; confer with appropriate administrators and department personnel to determine their specific needs; design data collection techniques and apply statistical methods; prepare tables, dashboards and reports meeting the requirements of specific units, including but not limited to strategic planning, accreditation, enrollment management, and Institutional Research website reports.

Institutional Data Management Partners with Decision Support to design, develop, and validate standardized data definitions and models that support institutional reporting and business analysis needs. Assist in the shift from historical data cleaning and reporting practices toward modern approaches that leverage OSU’s enterprise data ecosystem and align with institutional data strategy.

Professional Development Maintains expertise in institutional research and higher education trends by engaging in ongoing professional development. Attends relevant conferences, contributes to scholarly and professional publications, and pursues training in emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies related to data management, statistical analysis, and data visualization.

Other Duties and Special Projects As assigned by the Principal Institutional Research Analyst, works on projects that enhance the quality and reach of institutional research services and publications. This includes initiating studies that anticipate institutional needs and strengthen OSU’s ability to achieve its strategic goals.

Minimum/Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science (quantitative emphasis), Statistics, Education (quantitative…