Senior Institutional Research Analyst

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number PG194045EP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Senior Institutional Research Analyst

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience (anticipated hiring range $80,000-$100,000)

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work and/or flexible work arrangements but is not eligible to be fully remote.

Job Location Raleigh, North Carolina

Department Institutional Strategy & Analysis

About The Department

As NC State’s central office and authoritative source for institutional reporting and analytics, Institutional Strategy and Analysis ( ISA ) supports the university’s strategic decisions, planning activities, operations, evaluation efforts, and accountability by providing consistent, reliable information and analysis to university leaders, administrators, faculty and staff, students, external stakeholders, and the public.

In carrying out its mission, ISA :

• Collects, analyzes, interprets, models, and reports information about NC State
• Manages institutional strategic planning, including implementation planning and metrics for the university strategic plan
• Provides leadership in governance and strategy with respect to the university’s academic and administrative data
• Administers, analyzes, supports, and oversees institutional surveys
• Supports, administers, and maintains applicable data structures, applications, and systems
  
  

Essential Job Duties

The Senior Institutional Research Analyst works as a member of the Research and Analysis team within Institutional Research and Analysis ( ISA ). The Senior Institutional Research Analyst supports the mission of ISA by researching trends and developments related to university administration; analyzing financial, human resource, and student data; following relevant policy developments at the institution, system, state, and federal levels; and preparing communication materials that simplify complex ideas, explain relevant context, and convey key insights. This position works with a wide range of data and information sources to support many facets of university administration, with an emphasis on university finance and human resource data analysis. The Senior Institutional Research Analyst works in conjunction with–and supports the work of–other ISA teams (e.g., Institutional Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Governance, Data Science). Additionally, the Senior Institutional Research Analyst will be responsible for providing leadership and guidance to other institutional research analysts on Research and Analysis team projects.

Specific duties of the position include:

• Work with financial, human resource, and student data to provide analysis and consultation on a variety of administrative matters. Apply subject matter knowledge to support institutional decisions and institutional effectiveness through research and fact-finding, combined with critical thinking and an understanding of applicable business processes, systems, and data sources.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations of analysis and research findings. Scope of responsibility includes all phases of a project, from design to data gathering, tabulation and analysis of relevant information, report drafting and editing, and presentation
• Provide mentorship and assistance to junior colleagues on the Research and Analysis team. Examples may include editing work product, fostering skill development, and sharing knowledge.
• Follow relevant policy developments at the system, state, and federal levels. Analyze policy developments to explain impacts to the institution and constituents. Perform research and analysis to facilitate university compliance with relevant policies.
• Prepare briefing materials for university leaders that transform institutional data into compelling narratives that serve as the basis for decision making.
• Work on topics that are increasingly complex and on matters that have significant impact on institutional operations.
• Assist supervisor, other Research and Analysis team members, and other ISA teams with analytical and project needs. Contribute to cross-functional and/or cross-organizational project teams as directed.
• Design, collect, analyze, and research institutional data according to established procedures and regulations, observing professional, ethical, legal, and policy standards for data security, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Adhere to all Research and Analysis team processes and standard operating procedures. Identify opportunities for new processes and standard operating procedures, and assist with their development and implementation.
• Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet ISA or university goals and objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

Other Responsibilities

Minimum Education And Experience

Requires a post-baccalaureate degree. All degrees must come from accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially with regard to communicating results and findings of data analysis. Experience preparing briefings, presentations, and other communication materials for managers and senior leaders.
• Ability to consistently produce work products that are accurate; reflect all relevant style, editorial, and brand principles; and require minimal editing or supervisory review.
• Demonstrated track record of progressive responsibility and high-quality work performance in institutional research, assessment, data analysis, or a related role.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, basic statistical concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of current issues in higher education, especially issues facing public and/or research institutions.
• Strong information literacy. Ability to identify when new information is needed, locate appropriate data sources, critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of data and sources, and effectively use new information across a variety of work products.
• Strong organizational skills. An ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Self-motivated with high standards for rigorous, accurate, and detailed work.
• A collaborative and supportive teammate.
• Ability to learn new technologies and new subject areas.
• Desire to learn about institutional research and higher education organizations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field (e.g., public policy, education policy, higher education administration, social sciences, economics, public or business administration).
• Experience working in an institutional research, assessment, or reporting role.
• Experience working with institutional data
• Experience working with financial and HR data to prepare insight reports.
• Experience working at a large, public, research institution.
• Experience serving on, or leading project teams.
• Experience with a statistical application (e.g., SAS , R, SPSS , Tableau, Power BI).
  
  

Required License(s) Or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 04/07/2025

Anticipated Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Include the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains your qualifications and motivation for seeking this position.
• A short writing sample that showcases your ability to analyze data and communicate key insights.
• Contact information for three professional references.
  
  

Position Details

Position Number 00111406

Position Type EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID 022201 - Institutional Strategy & Analysis (ISA)

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu .

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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