How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of 3 or more Professional References

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.

Lead Institutional Research Analyst

About This Role

This position serves as a member of the data science group in DAIR that provides in-depth data analysis, modeling, interpretation, and communication for projects related to the university's major initiatives under but not limited to the NextGen, Provost's and SEP strategic plans.

Lead reporting and analysis projects to support University decision-making processes. This primarily involves quantitative data querying, automation, and analysis methods and will address areas such as academic affairs, student recruitment and success, and other areas as needed for the University, its processes, and environment. Incumbent of the position is expected to understand the complexity of data structures and commonly used methodologies in statistical analysis and reporting for institutional research purposes and make independent decisions on using sound approaches and interpret findings to different stakeholders accordingly. The position strengthens the user service capacity for data requests, analysis, automation, and reporting.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelors degree and five years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Two or more years of Institutional Research or directly related experience
• Previous work experience in a higher education environment
• Experience developing data visualizations and reports using business intelligence and analytic platforms: Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• Experience with statistical analysis
• Analytical software and programming experience in tools such as R, SAS, or Python
• Data retrieval and transformation skills: SQL, Power Query, Excel, etc.
• Data automation experience: Power Automate, Snowflake, etc.
• Data and analysis presentation skills

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Total Rewards at Kansas State University

Kansas State University strives to be a great place to work and is one of the top employers in Kansas. With four campuses, eight colleges, a graduate school and a commitment to student success, diversity, inclusion and community, K-State offers a culture filled with variety and acceptance for all.

Working at K-State brings many rewards and benefits. Your total rewards package includes market-based compensation, excellent benefit programs, opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible schedules, sports and cultural events, on-site child care and many others.

What is Total Rewards?

Total Rewards is about so much more than base pay. It builds a relationship between K-State and you, ensuring you have the tools, resources and added value you need to be satisfied and successful in your career at K-State. There are six components in the Total Reward Model including benefits, development, recognition, compensation, work life effectiveness and performance. Below are several examples of your total rewards as an employee of Kansas State University.