College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University · 1 month ago
Institutional Research Analyst
Lubbock
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$48,000/mo - $78,700/mo
4+ years expTexas Tech University is a prominent research institution in Texas, and they are seeking an Institutional Research Analyst to perform specialized analytical duties for the department of Institutional Research. The role involves collecting, analyzing, and developing data to support institutional metrics and compliance with reporting standards.
Higher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Conducts rigorous error-checking and data validation processes on underlying data used for reporting
Identifies data integrity issues within Banner/Source systems and collaborates with data owners to resolve discrepancies prior to certification
Assists with the development, maintenance, and modification of SQL code and/or reporting scripts to ensure accuracy of automated reporting processes
Designs and constructs effective dashboards and visualizations using certified census data to communicate institutional metrics to leadership and external stakeholders
Gathers, organizes, and validates data to ensure strict adherence to state (THECB) and federal (IPEDS) definitions and compliance standards
Assists with the preparation and submission of state and federal reports
Queries and extracts data from the IR Data Warehouse and Banner Student Information System to support longitudinal analysis and reporting cycles
Completes internal and external ad-hoc requests with accuracy and efficiency, adhering to department protocols for data governance and customer service
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field and four years of related experience. Graduate degree(s) may be considered as qualifying for the related experience on a year for year basis
Understanding of relational database concepts, data warehousing structures, and student information systems (such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or similar)
Intermediate to advanced skills in SQL for querying complex datasets and data validation
Proficiency in data visualization tools (such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to create dashboards
Ability to exercise independent judgment to interpret complex data definitions and resolve data discrepancies
Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform rigorous error-checking on large datasets
Ability to communicate complex technical data anomalies to non-technical stakeholders clearly and effectively
Knowledge of data governance principles, including data integrity, consistency, and FERPA privacy regulations
Preferred
Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Higher Education Administration, Social Sciences, or a related quantitative field
Previous professional experience working in an Institutional Research office at a public university in Texas
Experience working with Ellucian Banner ODS (Operational Data Store)
Ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries, views, and procedures to streamline repetitive reporting tasks
Knowledge of administering or publishing dashboards to enterprise environments (e.g., Power BI Service or Tableau Server), including managing user access and row-level security
Knowledge of state and federal reporting requirements, specifically IPEDS, THECB reporting manuals and definitions
Ability to manage tight project timelines, prioritize tasks and requests, and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Company
College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase