Institutional Research Analyst
Application Procedure:
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Location: Irvine, CA (on-campus)
Questions about the position may be directed Deborah Lee, Senior Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, at deborah.lee@cui.edu.
Job Duties
Role: The Institutional Research Analyst supports data-informed decision-making by collecting, analyzing, and reporting institutional data. Working collaboratively with campus partners, the analyst ensures accurate and consistent data for planning, assessment, accreditation, and compliance. The role assists with recurring and ad hoc reports, data visualizations, and metric development using information from enterprise systems (e.g., Banner) and other sources. While primarily focused on data preparation and validation, the analyst may also contribute to summary analyses that highlight institutional trends. This position requires a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a collaborative environment. All activities of this position are to make a contribution to the fulfillment of the mission of the university.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the following:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily:
- Collect, validate, and analyze institutional data from multiple systems and sources to support reporting, assessment, accreditation, and compliance activities.
- Collaborate with campus partners to identify data needs and provide accurate, timely information for decision-making, planning, and accreditation efforts.
- Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and data visualizations that communicate key institutional metrics and trends.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and adherence to institutional data standards through regular validation and quality checks.
- Oversee the administration of institutional surveys and course evaluations, including preparing population files, coordinating with campus stakeholders, managing timelines, ensuring data accuracy, analyzing results, preparing reports, and distributing findings.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of required federal, state, and other external reports to ensure institutional compliance.
- Maintain and update data files, supplementary databases, and documentation to support institutional research and reporting processes.
- Support the preparation of presentations, summaries, and analytical briefs for internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of institutional research practices, tools, and workflows.
- Engage in professional development to enhance knowledge of institutional research methods, systems, and best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness.
Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience and Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in institutional research, statistics, data analytics, social sciences, education, or a related field is required.
- Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a business analyst, data analyst, research analyst, or related role, preferably in higher education or research.
- Experience conducting data analysis, data validation, and generating actionable insights.
- Experience with Ellucian Banner reporting or other higher education ERP systems is desirable.
- Demonstrated proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Evisions Argos, DB Visualizer, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of relational databases and experience working with database queries; proficiency using SQL is preferred.
- Ability to handle and work with confidential data.
- Experience automating routine or frequent procedures using Python is a plus.
- Familiarity with statistical methods, analytical tools, or other related technologies is a plus.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Institution Description
Concordia University Irvine is a private, nonprofit Christian university in Irvine, California, affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Founded in 1976, CUI prepares students for lives of learning, service, and leadership through a distinctive liberal arts and professional education grounded in Christian faith. The university offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in areas including arts and sciences, business, education, theology, and professional studies, with options for on-campus and online learning. Concordia serves a diverse student body in a close-knit, collaborative community committed to academic excellence, personal growth, and faith development. The university’s scenic Southern California campus sits on a plateau overlooking Orange County and supports NCAA Division II athletics as the Golden Eagles.
Benefits
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance. Retirement plans with employer matching.
Application Due Date: 2026-02-27
Job Start Date: 2026-01-19
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
City: Irvine
State/Province/Region: CA
Institution: Concordia University Irvine
Reports To: Senior Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Staff # Reporting to Position: 0
Reports In Office: Office of Business Intelligence
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