Institutional Research Analyst

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❄️ Minnesota – Remote

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

💵 $65k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔬 Research Analyst

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Background Stories

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1 - 10 employees

Background Stories clarifies complex sustainability issues for non-expert audiences. We create infographics, data visualization, visual storytelling, and site-specific installations – using behavioral science techniques.

📋 Description

• Collect, analyze, and maintain institutional data related to enrollment, student success, faculty, academic programs, and operations • Prepare and submit external reports for reporting and compliance submissions • Develop internal reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights for internal stakeholders • Maintain data integrity and consistency across institutional systems and reports • Partner with academic and administrative leaders to collect and interpret data that informs strategic priorities, enrollment planning, resource allocation, and program development • Support institutional and departmental planning processes by developing metrics, benchmarks, and trend analyses • Provide data and analysis for board and executive reports, accreditation self-studies, and strategic planning updates • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to collect and interpret assessment data for programs and institutional outcomes • Support program review and accreditation processes with data, documentation, and analysis • Identify patterns and opportunities for student learning, retention, and success improvement • Design, administer, and analyze institutional surveys for internal and external stakeholders • Summarize results and present findings in accessible, visual, and narrative formats • Develop systems and practices for data stewardship, reporting schedules, and consistent data definitions • Promote data literacy and transparency across the college • Communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences • Perform other duties as assigned • Represent MCAD’s vision, mission, and values

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, data analytics, social sciences, or a related field, required • Master’s degree in education, data analytics, social sciences, or a related field, strongly preferred • Three (3) years of experience in institutional research, data analysis, or higher education planning, required • Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SPSS, R, or similar), required • Demonstrated ability to organize complex information, synthesize findings, and produce clear, accurate reports, required • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, required • Experience with student information systems, strongly preferred • Familiarity with accreditation processes and compliance reporting, preferred • Understanding of higher education trends, particularly in small, mission-driven, or arts-focused institutions, preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision • HSA • FSA • 403(b) retirement plans • Commuter benefits • Employer paid basic life insurance policy • Short term and long-term disability coverage • 14 paid holidays • Two personal holidays • Accrued vacation time • Accrued sick time • Summer days • Volunteer time off • Tuition benefits after six months of service