-
Staff Positions at IR Offices
It’s challenging to be the director of an IR office. How many staff should you have? What kinds of work should those staff do? What roles should those staff be in? This month, we look at the staff roles within an I...Read Moreabout: Staff Positions at IR Offices -
Office Leader – Time Allocation
How do you spend your day-to-day time? Do your colleagues allocate the same time? The 2018 National Survey of IR Offices asked office leaders to estimate the percentage of their time to various activities. Using demonstr...Read Moreabout: Office Leader – Time Allocation -
Benchmarking the IR Office
Why benchmark? A benchmarking project allows you to access credible information about your peer or aspirant IR Offices. That information can help you understand if your office is performing efficiently and effectively, a...Read Moreabout: Benchmarking the IR Office -
National Survey of IR Offices
The AIR National Survey of IR Offices has collected data from over 1,000 IR offices on metrics such as staffing, compensation, work produced, and clients served. Complete the survey by June 30, 2019, to take advant...Read Moreabout: National Survey of IR Offices -
Data Bite April 2019
The U.S. institutional research office does not follow a common organizational structure. Each IR office evolved to serve the unique needs of their institution. However, there are a few information studies that a lot of ...Read Moreabout: Data Bite April 2019
About eAIR
eAIR is the newsletter of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR). From its start in October 1987 to today, eAIR remains one of the most important tools for providing news to the higher education community.
View Articles By Column
- Featured (112)
- National Survey Data Bite (51)
- Tech Tips (42)
- Board Corner (48)
- Special Feature / Interview (27)
- Interview (5)
- Ask eAIR (20)
- IPEDS/NCES (11)
- IR In The Know (44)
- Visual Displays of Data (23)
Hot Topics
- COVID (1)
- Ethics Spotlight (3)
Subscribe
Create a free account or update your communication preferences to receive the eAIR newsletter.
Thank You
2021 Editorial Committee
Association at a Glance
Featured Opportunities
AIR Foundations Workshops
Introducing the skills needed for a strong data-informed decision culture. Designed for anyone who works closely with data in higher ed—not just IR professionals.
-
IPEDS Face-to-Face - March 2020
Dec 16, 2019, 15:22 PM
-
Coffee Chats 2021
Jun 15, 2021, 20:43 PM
Did you know?
AIR welcomes brief conference/event announcements of interest to the IR and higher education communities.
Learn More
Recent Discussions
Listings Closing Soon
Total jobs: 3
| Job Title | Institution | Location | Salary Range | Application Due Date | Control Column |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Analyst, Survey Research | Villanova University | PA | Dependent on qualifications and experience | 2025-12-31 | |
| Research Associate/Student Success Analyst | San Jose State University | CA | $5982 - $6988 | 2025-12-22 | |
| Data and Reporting Specialist | University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College | AR | $42000 - $42000 | 2025-04-01 |