Senior Analyst, Institutional Research

Nevada System of Higher Education • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Institutional Research reports to the Executive Director, Institutional Research and Data Analytics. This role is crucial for providing institution-wide analysis, metrics, and management information concerning students, faculty, staff, enrollment, academic programs, and related areas. The position directly supports the institution’s ongoing planning needs by delivering data analysis essential for sound decision-making. It requires proficiency in SQL, statistical analysis software, survey development and coding, and the ability to prepare reports, visuals, and presentations tailored for various audiences. The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is a growing, ethnically diverse institution, designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSN is fully accredited, offering numerous degrees and certificates across 70 academic programs, and serves a diverse student body from all 50 states and over 60 countries. The college is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse students achieve and prosper, and values diversity in its faculty and staff to enhance contributions and student success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Data Science, Sociology, Psychology, or other data and/or analysis-based concentration; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of full-time comparable professional experience.
• Experience creating data visualizations using platforms such as Tableau, MS Excel, MS Power BI.
• Experience using quantitative and qualitative research platforms such as SPSS, R, Qualtrics, and Nvivo.
• Experience using SPSS or other statistical software such as R, SAS, etc.
• Experience writing SQL queries.
• Experience designing and managing quantitative and qualitative research projects.
• Ability to independently prioritize, plan and organize projects, tasks, and activities.
• Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications that are tailored to the intended audience.
• Ability to carry out assigned research projects including quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, data analysis, and synthesizing results of research into written and oral reports.
• Ability to create data visualizations using platforms such as Tableau, MS Excel, MS Power BI.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research platforms (SPSS, SAS, R, Qualtrics Survey Platform, Nvivo, etc.).
• Knowledge of Student information systems such as PeopleSoft or Banner and supporting business processes.
• Knowledge of data extraction techniques using SQL.
• Knowledge of general operations and policies of a public institution of higher education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Experience administering, analyzing results, and presenting results from large scale surveys (2000+ respondents).

Responsibilities

• Directly support the institution’s ongoing planning needs.
• Provide data analysis that supports sound decisions.
• Utilize SQL, statistical analysis software, survey development, and coding.
• Prepare reports, visuals, and presentations appropriate for the target audience.
• Carry out assigned research projects, including quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, data analysis, and synthesizing results into written and oral reports.

Benefits

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time-off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available.
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees