Senior Research Analyst

Employment Status

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Staff

1

ASU-Jonesboro

Commensurate with Experience

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Senior Research Analyst at Arkansas State University in State University, AR. (Multiple positions available).

• Extract, transform, and analyze large datasets from multiple institutional databases and data warehouses using SQL and other programming languages (10% of time).
• Design and maintain data pipelines and automated reporting systems to ensure data accuracy and timeliness (10% of time).
• Perform complex statistical analyses to support institutional planning and strategic initiatives (5% of time).
• Collaborate with IT and database administrators to optimize data infrastructure and resolve data quality issues (5% of time).
• Prepare and submit mandatory institutional data reports such as IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), NSC (National Student Clearinghouse), and other Department of Education requirements (5% of time).
• Prepare state-mandated institutional data submissions and coordinate with state higher education agencies (5% of time).
• Manage external survey responses for rankings and publications including U.S. News & World Report, Peterson's and other institutional profile surveys (10% of time).
• Support institutional and program-specific accreditation efforts by preparing official data submissions for HLC (Higher Learning Commission), ABET, AACSB, and other specialized accrediting bodies (10% of time).
• Develop and maintain program-level data reports and dashboards to support academic program review processes and accreditation self-studies (10% of time).
• Ensure compliance with federal and state data reporting deadlines and maintain documentation of all submission processes (5% of time).
• Coordinate with registrar, financial aid, and other offices to validate data accuracy for official reporting (5% of time).
• Design user-friendly reports that translate complex data into actionable insights for various audiences (5% of time).
• Maintain institutional fact books, enrollment reports, and other standard analytical products (5% of time).
• Conduct ad-hoc institutional research studies to support strategic planning initiatives and participate in benchmarking studies and peer institution comparisons (3% of time).
• Analyze enrollment trends, retention patterns, graduation rates, and other key institutional performance indicators (5% of time).
• Collaborate with academic departments and administrative units on assessment and evaluation projects (2% of time).

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• Regular and reliable attendance

Please note:

all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field and at least 2 years of experience in the job offered or any related occupation involving institutional research or educational data analysis at an institution of higher education. The position also requires experience with SQL and Ellucian Banner or other student information system.

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