Institutional Research Analyst I or II

Title

Institutional Research Analyst I or II - 3 positions to be filled

S

Non-Exempt

This position is a pay grade 9 or 11. Please see Pay Grade Table at:
https://pa-hrsuit

Technical/Para-Professional

Data Analytics & Decision Support

Division of Enrollment

08/29/2025

Yes

Institutional Research Analyst I

Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Management Information Systems or related field. One year of work experience in a data analysis or research position with at least basic knowledge of Excel, Structured Query Language (SQL), STATA, or other similar tools. Experience working in a higher education environment, teaching or supervising, is helpful. Higher educational attainment and training may substitute for work experience if it can produce demonstratable evidence of the required knowledge and abilities.

A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Institutional Research Analyst II

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. Two years of experience performing data analysis, in a field such as Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field, to include experience with data management tools such as Structured Query Language (SQL), Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), Statistical Analysis System (SAS), or a related tool.

Experience with complex data sets including manipulating, merging, restructuring, and analyzing large data sets. Experience working in a higher education environment, teaching or supervising, is helpful. Higher educational attainment and training may substitute for work experience if it can produce demonstratable evidence of the required knowledge and abilities. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Institutional Research Analyst I

Supports the Office of Data Analytics and Decision Support in managing the integrity of the university’s official longitudinal data and reporting. Directly performs collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data on demographics, participation, workload, costs, revenue, and performance outcomes pertaining to student, staff, faculty, programs, departments, colleges, and divisions. In peak seasons, assists the External Reporting Specialist with the preparation of Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) reports to be submitted to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

Institutional Research Analyst II

Designs, develops, tests, and promotes SQL database tables, Cognos reports, and ad hoc reports into production. Supports the strategic Data Analytics and Decision Support office goals to deliver useful, relevant, accurate, and logically consistent data into the hands of university leaders, at all levels throughout the institution, as well as to external benefactors.

Institutional Research Analyst I

Collects, compiles, edits, and analyzes data from a variety of sources to develop and prepare statistical reports related to various university functions. Prepares complex statistical reports including graphs, charts, and tables. Responds or coordinates responses to questionnaires and surveys received from local, state, and federal agencies. Assists members of the university community in defining and developing data needs. Verifies data and computations and proofreads reports.

Represents the Office of Data Analytics and Decision Support in university and inter-agency meetings as needed. In peak seasons, assists the External Reporting Specialist with the preparation of Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) Reports to be submitted to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Performs other related duties as assigned.

Institutional Research Analyst II

Develops standard reports in the Cognos data warehouse. Generates reports and datasets using…