Research Analyst - Institutional Research
Application Procedure:
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by June 1, 2026. The position is available June 15, 2026, and will remain open until filled.
Application Link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/semoedu/jobs/5346248/research-analyst-institutional-research
Job Duties
Research Analyst
Institutional Research
Full-Time
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain engaging, interactive dashboards and automated reports using business intelligence software and other reporting tools
- Extract and manipulate data from warehouse and enterprise systems using languages/tools such as SQL, R, or Python
- Collect and verify data to complete external surveys
- Assists in the completion of all required federal and state reporting
- Coordinate various internal survey projects, from design through data analysis and reporting
- Assists in the development of predictive models and other analytics initiatives
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as computer science, business, math, or education
- Experience working with relational databases for data collection, analysis, and report writing
- Experience developing engaging and informative reports and dashboards using Power BI or similar platforms
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Access
- Knowledge of research design and statistical analysis techniques
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service
Institution Description
Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.
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Benefits
Benefit Highlights:
- A medical plan option that covers 100% of employee premiums and preventative care services. This plan also comes with a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account option.
- A wellness program that allows employees and covered spouses on our medical plan to earn up to $60 a month for achieving wellness goals.
- Low-premium offerings for dental and vision insurance
- Free $25,000 employee life insurance coverage
- State pension plan participation and other tax-advantaged retirement savings options
- Generous paid leave time, including PTO (starting at an accrual rate of over 21 days in your first year), sick leave (starting with 12 verified sick days and accruing 8 sick days each year), 12 holidays, and more
- Free access to counseling sessions through an employee assistance program
- Free access to the University’s Recreation Center
- Tuition assistance for employees and dependents
- Additional benefits information
Application Due Date: 2026-06-01
Job Start Date: 2026-06-15
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
City: Cape Girardeau
State/Province/Region: MO
Institution: Southeast Missouri State University
Reports To: This position reports to the Director of Institutional Research.
Staff # Reporting to Position: 0
Reports In Office: The Department of Institutional Research reports to the Provost in the division of Academic Affairs.
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