Institutional Research Data Analyst

SUMMARY

This position is under the management and supervision of the Director of Institutional Research and Records. The main duties include using skills in programming, data extraction, research, analysis and synthesizing of information, report development, and presentation to produce accurate and visually appealing report of the data findings for a wide variety of audiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

1. Produce numerous routine and ad hoc data requests and reports as requested departments on campus.
2. Pulls and cleans quantitative and qualitative data for the purposes of preparing for data analysis and reporting.
3. Produce accurate and visually appealing data reports for public use.
4. Manage website collection of current and past reports for campus and public use.
5. Develop standard reports and processes using data from multiple systems to assist campus areas in planning and analytics
6. Develop, utilize, and maintain internal and external databases for report development to produce various university reports, institutional surveys, and special projects to meet the needs of campus decision makers, committees, and external constituents
7. Participate in IR project planning teams to advance campus data analytics and use. Work collegially and collaboratively toward positive accurate project results with a customer service focus.
8. Develop data visualization dashboards and support campus constituents on data usage and access in the dashboard platform
9. Develop and conduct internal assessment of data processes, data management and data entry to identify areas of operational strength, weakness, opportunities, and threats.
10. Collaborate with the IT department to develop and maintain relational databases and data warehouse to facilitate research and planning activities. Retrieves and analyzes data from a variety of data sources using SQL based query tools.
11. Continuously improve existing procedures to enhance IR support
12. Provide guidance to administrators, departments, and staff regarding data processes for a variety of reporting needs including assessment initiatives, specialized program accreditation, and retention studies
13. Assist Director of IRR in organizing and analyzing data to meet the Federal and State reporting needs of the College (IPEDS, SARA, Higher Learning Commission (HLC), specialized accreditations, etc.)
14. Capture and validate end-of-term and beginning of term data (where applicable) for enrollment, courses, grades, and faculty and staff
15. Researches and stays current on emerging technologies and tools and makes recommendations for implementation to improve data analysis services and approaches.
16. Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.
2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.
3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.
4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation and performs incident duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of work experience in institutional research, statistics, programming, data analytics, or closely related field.
• Basic experience with using SQL
• Demonstrated competence with statistical software, spreadsheets, pivot tables, and database querying software, complex relational databases, data management, and development of queries in Colleague or similar ERP system to extract data from multiple, complex data sets.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and make appropriate decisions or judgments relating to complex research projects.
• Excellent communication skills required, both verbal and written, with persistent attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills required with work experience using databases, spreadsheets, and data visualization as well as the ability to learn new systems. Current using Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Argos/Envision and Colleague.
• Must be highly organized, able to prioritize multiple assignments, and able to work under pressure.
• Must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle assignments with discretion.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data analytics or another related field.
• 3+ years of work experience in higher education.
• 3+ years of SQL experience
• Experience with PowerBI
• Knowledge and experience with Colleague ERP system and Argos/Envisions report software.

The preferred start date is February 9, 2026 or until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 25 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.

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