Institutional Research Coordinator

University of Tampa•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Institutional Research Coordinator works in the Office of Institutional Research, supporting institutional reporting, survey administration, academic program review, accreditation activities, dashboard and report development, and data-related research projects. The position also assists with external reporting, ad hoc data requests, website maintenance, and administrative operations while helping ensure institutional data accuracy and integrity. The role includes supporting the University’s external reporting and internal research needs, maintaining reporting documentation, developing and maintaining reports and dashboards, and providing clerical and technical assistance during accreditation reaffirmation efforts. The Coordinator also helps manage office operations and participates in training and professional development to stay current with relevant tools and practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize quantitative and qualitative data.
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Ability to work with Microsoft Windows-based systems.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite software, especially Excel.
Experience utilizing Adobe Acrobat DC.
Willingness and ability to embrace and quickly adapt to new technologies and innovative organizational practices.
Excellent written, oral, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, or social science preferred.
Demonstrated experience in higher education preferred.
Microsoft Power BI or dashboard experience preferred.
Familiarity with R, Python, SQL, and/or AI-assisted data analysis tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage data-driven activities that support institutional effectiveness and ensure the accuracy and integrity of institutional data across research, external reporting, and administrative operations.
Partner with the Office of Career Services to facilitate First-Destination Survey Knowledge Rate research.
Administer and analyze internal institutional surveys.
Contribute to timely and accurate responses to external data requests from entities such as College Board, U.S. News, and Princeton Review.
Support data collection and report writing for Academic Program Reviews conducted with academic department chairs.
Assist with research projects and ad hoc data requests.
Maintain documentation of reporting processes, definitions, methodologies, and submission procedures.
Assist in developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and data visualizations for internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain public-facing and internal office websites using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
Provide clerical and technical support to build and organize accreditation documentation during SACSCOC reaffirmation efforts.
Attend training and learn and use university-wide technology, including Workday, and other department-specific technology platforms.
Attend conferences and/or webinars to maintain knowledge of industry best practices and support professional development.
Coordinate administrative operations, including email and calendar management, inventory and supply oversight, event logistics, and travel arrangements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.