**THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 2027. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO FULL-TIME REMOTE WORKING**

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Institutional Research, the Research & Assessment Analyst performs the collection, maintenance, analysis, and reporting of official university data to both external and internal constituencies. Coordinates all aspects of various internal and external student assessment surveys and supports the vision and mission of the University’s work within Institutional Effectiveness with attention to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion as pillars of academic excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Collaborate and communicate with various departments and stakeholders across campus regarding student, institutional, and program-level assessment needs
• Prepare routine and ad hoc analytical/statistical reports as required
• Design reports, spreadsheets, data visualizations, and procedural documentation
• Manage and merge data from various sources
• Interpret official institutional statistics for a wide variety of external agencies as well as internal constituencies
• Participate in cross-functional team projects
• Participate in institutional research projects and tasks depending on the demands and priorities of the university
• Develop, coordinate, analyze, and report on internal and external annual and tri-annual student satisfaction assessment surveys.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion as pillars of academic excellence
• Commitment to developing an understanding of the Jesuit, Catholic academic mission of the University
• Perform other related duties as required

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required, Master’s degree preferred
  • At least two years of experience with database management systems and data analysis
  • Experience working in a college/university setting is desired but not required
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with data visualization tools including Tableau
  • Experience working with large datasets and a working knowledge of SPSS
  • Experience with the Ellucian Colleague and Workday ERP systems is desired but not required
• Problem-solving and Critical Thinking Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve data analysis problems
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and follow through all phases to completion
• Interpersonal Skills:
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Ability to apply tact and good judgment in dealing with all levels of university staff, administrators, and faculty
  • Discretion in handling confidential information

Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. 

The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 “Best Colleges” list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the “new” dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo’s book, Dream School, Finding the College That’s Right for You. The list of “new” dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the “best value” private colleges in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.

Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation’s top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.