Institutional Analyst

University of Washington Medical Center

About The Position

Finance, Planning, and Budgeting (FPB) encompasses the major central financial, planning, analytical, and budgeting functions for the University of Washington, including: Finance & Budget Strategy Institutional Analytics & Decision Support Policy, Planning & State Operations University Business Services The Institutional Analyst serves as a key contributor within the Institutional Analytics & Decision Support (IA/IR) unit at the University of Washington. This position supports institutional assessment, accreditation, and evaluation initiatives by gathering, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting complex higher education data. The analyst assists in preparing reports and presentations that communicate findings to university leadership, academic units, and external stakeholders. Working collaboratively across administrative and academic departments, the analyst supports compliance monitoring, institutional effectiveness, and evidence-based policy implementation. The role requires independent judgment, analytical precision, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights that inform strategic planning and decision-making across the University.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Institutional Research, Higher Education Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Statistics, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field, and three years of experience in institutional research, enrollment analytics, or related data analysis within higher education or a comparable environment
Proficiency with data analysis and statistical software such as Microsoft Excel, SPSS, R, SAS, or equivalent
Experience designing, administering, and analyzing surveys using tools such as Qualtrics
Excellent skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis, including multivariate statistical methods
Experience working with enrollment or student information systems (e.g. Banner) and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences
Demonstrated experience in working with diverse groups and teams; create a culture of inclusion and equity throughout the team while supporting the overall culture of FPB

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Policy, Data Analytics, Statistics, or related field
Experience supporting regional or programmatic accreditation processes
Proficiency with SQL or similar query tools for data extraction and reporting
Experience developing dashboards or visualizations in Tableau or Power BI
Familiarity with data governance and compliance standards such as FERPA
Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to convey analytical findings to diverse audiences

Responsibilities

Assist with institutional assessment and accreditation projects by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to support compliance and continuous improvement
Prepare required reports, documentation, and evidence for accreditation and external accountability processes.
Monitor institutional performance indicators and contribute to compliance tracking and reporting
Collect, clean, validate, and organize data from multiple institutional sources to ensure accuracy and reliability
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses using tools such as Excel, SPSS, SAS, or R
Develop, maintain, and document data definitions, methodologies, and analytical processes
Prepare reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings effectively to leadership and campus stakeholders
Translate analytical results into clear and actionable insights that support decision-making and policy development
Contribute to institutional research publications, presentations, and online data resources
Collaborate with academic, administrative, and technical partners across the University to align data, metrics, and assessment processes
Serve as a resource for units seeking to improve their use of data for planning, evaluation, and decision-making
Participate in committees, working groups, or project teams focused on institutional effectiveness and analytics
Assist executive leadership with data-informed policy implementation and evaluation
Conduct research and analysis to support institutional planning, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives
Recommend data-driven approaches to improve institutional performance and accountability
Train and cross train team across the team and organization to ensure organizational sustainability and operational continuity
Other duties as assigned