The Institutional Research Analyst supports data-informed decision-making by collecting, analyzing, and reporting institutional data. This role plays a key part in advancing the institution’s strategic goals through data analysis, reporting, and collaboration across departments. The analyst will assist with internal and external reporting, survey administration, and the development of dashboards and other data visualization tools. Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret institutional data related to enrollment, retention, student outcomes, faculty, and other academic and administrative areas.
• Prepare and submit reports to external agencies (e.g., IPEDS, accreditation bodies) and fulfill internal data requests.
• Assist in the design, administration, and analysis of institutional surveys.
• Create dashboards and visualizations to communicate data effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Collaborate with departments to support planning, assessment, and accreditation efforts.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Stay informed of trends and best practices in institutional research and higher education.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in a field related to data analysis, statistics, computer science, social sciences, or education.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SAS Viya).

• Familiarity with student information systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft) and statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R).
• Experience working in institutional research or a higher education setting.

The University of Idaho, the state’s land-grant, very high-research (R1 Ranking) institution, has its main campus in Moscow and centers in Boise, Coeur d’Alene, and Idaho Falls. The university offers affordable, high-quality undergraduate and graduate education with strengths in agriculture, natural resources, architecture, engineering, science, law, teacher preparation, and business. The university also offers the state’s medical doctor (M.D.) and veterinary education programs and provide Extension services for all forty-four counties, meeting regional business and community needs across the entire state. 

University of Idaho offers a comprehensive benefits package to all Board of Regents-appointed employees. This includes most employees who work at least half-time in faculty, exempt, classified and postdoctoral positions.  

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage through Blue Cross of Idaho.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or Willamette Dental.
• Vision coverage through VSP.
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans through PERSI (for hourly employees) or Fidelity (for faculty and exempt employees).
• Leave benefits, including sick, annual and parenting leave, as well as family and medical leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and personal support.
• Wellness programs for mental and physical health.
• Voluntary benefits and programs.
• Professional training opportunities through Employee Development and Learning
• Tuition assistance for you and your dependents.