Research and Data Strategy Associate

The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (IRA) provides data-driven, research-informed decision and strategic planning support to the administration, trustees, faculty leadership, and other campus constituencies to fulfill the mission and goals of Carleton College. IRA facilitates reliable and accurate data collection and reporting, performs comprehensive analysis and interpretation of pertinent data, and serves as a strategic partner to help academic programs and campus offices design and administer a sustainable and equity-minded assessment for continuous improvement.

The role of Research and Data Strategy Associate applies research methodology knowledge and analytical skills to manage survey administration, perform basic data analysis, and synthesize diverse institutional datasets. Core responsibilities include: executing data management tasks, such as extracting, wrangling, and validating datasets for reporting and the development of interactive decision-support tools; performing descriptive analysis for academic assessment and institutional studies; documenting data processes and definitions;

liaising with stakeholders across campus; and providing administrative support for the IRA office’s daily operations. This position supports the College in advancing actionable data storytelling capacities through accurate reporting, pertinent institutional research, and dynamic visualization.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $58,600 and $60,600. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.

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