Senior Data Analyst Institutional Research
Senior Data Analyst Institutional Research
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$ 88300 - 132400
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Job Description
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competency-based degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
The Institutional Analytics and Research (IAR) team supports and enables most university teams departments and colleges to make data-informed decisions that lead to better student outcomes. Our analysts scientists researchers and managers are distributed across several teams:Institutional Research Outreach AnalyticsFaculty Analytics Curriculum Analytics and Student Success Analytics.
About the Role
As a Senior Data Analyst on our Institutional Research team youll lead the charge in delivering accurate actionable data to both external accrediting bodies and internal compliance stakeholders. Your work will directly support WGUs commitment to transparency accountability and continuous improvement in higher education.
This is a high-visibility role where youll turn complex data into insights that inform executive decision-making drive institutional reporting and help ensure compliance with evolving accreditation standards.
What Youll Do
- Submit accurate timely institutional data to accrediting bodies (e.g. IPEDS) related to enrollment outcomes HR and financial aid
- Partner with internal stakeholders to meet compliance and accreditation data needs
- Interpret new compliance requirements and ensure internal alignment
- Build dynamic data visualizations and compelling narratives that drive action
- Investigate and resolve data quality issues to ensure integrity and consistency
- Collaborate with Data Engineering and BI teams to promote analytics standards
- Manage complex tasks and mini-projects with autonomy and reliability
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years in data analysis BI or institutional research
- Strong SQL skillsjoins window functions CTEs performance tuning
- Expertise in Tableau Power BI and other data visualization tools
- Experience applying descriptive and inferential statistics
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile Waterfall SDLC)
- Strong command of Excel and the full MS Office suite
- Proven ability to work independently manage competing priorities and take initiative
Bonus Points For
- Experience working in higher education analytics
- Familiarity with IPEDS and other compliance or accreditation reporting standards
Work Location:
This is a full-time in-office position at WGUs headquarters in Salt Lake City UT. Youll work side-by-side with a multidisciplinary team of analysts researchers and educators committed to data-informed innovation.
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Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
