Institutional Research Analyst

Viterbo University invites applications for an Institutional Research Analyst to serve as a member of the Institutional Research department. This position plays a central role in supporting the universitys mission through data analysis reporting assessment and institutional effectiveness efforts. The Institutional Research Analyst will collaborate closely with university leadership to provide timely accurate and meaningful data that influences planning decision-making accreditation enrollment management and improvement initiatives.

The Institutional Research Analyst is responsible for analyzing and interpreting institutional data developing reports and dashboards supporting survey and assessment processes and communicating research findings to a wide variety of audiences. This position also provides administrative support for institutional research tools and software including Qualtrics and Watermark while contributing to strategic planning program review grant reporting and quality improvement initiatives. This is a full-time permanent 12-month exempt position located on-site at Viterbo University in La Crosse Wisconsin with workplace flexibility options available after 90 days of employment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Gather analyze and communicate data to support institutional planning decision-making reporting and key university priorities such as student success academic excellence accreditation and grants.
2. Maintain and develop data dashboards for institutional evaluation planning decision making and continuous improvement.
3. Support accurate and timely submission of external reports and surveys.
4. Communicate data and research findings in a variety of formats to key constituents.
5. Ensure data integrity and compliance with privacy standards.
6. Serve on the Dashboard Team and the Data Governance Committee.
7. Other responsibilities assigned by the Director of Institutional Research.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree in statistics mathematics educational research social sciences computer science or a related analytical discipline required; masters degree preferred.
2. Minimum of two years professional experience in a data analytics or research; prior higher education experience preferred.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel is required.
4. Experience with statistical software such as SPSS R Python or Jamovi is required.
5. Experience with data visualization ERP and/or survey tools such as Ellucian Colleague SQL Qualtrics Tableau is preferred.
6. Strong abilities in quantitative and qualitative data analysis research methodologies and problem-solving.
7. Ability to organize research results and conclusions in variety of formats to key stakeholders.
8. Excellent collaboration communication and project management skills.
9. High degree of integrity reliability and confidentiality.

Reports To:

Director of Institutional Research

To Apply: Please complete the online employment application form and upload a letter of interest highlighting your experiences to support your candidacy. CV/resume and three professional references.

About the University:

Viterbo University is a private Catholic Franciscan institution founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. Viterbo is dedicated to preparing students for faithful service and ethical leadership. Viterbo offers a student-centered liberal arts education with a wide range of undergraduate graduate and professional programs. Located in La Crosse Wisconsin the university is nestled along the scenic Mississippi River and surrounded by the stunning bluffs of the Driftless Region. The local area combines natural beauty with a vibrant welcoming community offering opportunities for outdoor recreation arts and culture. Together Viterbo and La Crosse provide an exceptional place to live work and make a difference.

The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex or engage in sex discrimination in any education program or activity that the university operates. Title IXs mandate not to discriminate on the basis of sex extends to students employees applicants for employment and other persons in all aspects of the universitys programs activities and operations. Inquiries regarding how Title IX applies to the university may be referred to the university Title IX coordinator to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights or to both.

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