Institutional Research Analyst

Position Summary

The Institutional Research Analyst (IRA) supports Walsh University’s institutional research, assessment, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness initiatives by collecting, analyzing, and reporting institutional data. This position assists with federal and external reporting, institutional surveys, course evaluations, and institutional dashboards. The analyst works collaboratively with academic and administrative offices to support accreditation, strategic planning, program review, and data-informed decision making across the University. The IRA should positively represent the Walsh University at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collect, manage, and analyze institutional data to support research, assessment, program review, and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
• Prepare data for federal and external reports (e.g., Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and contribute to routine publications such as the Common Data Set and Fact Book.
• Develop and maintain reports and datasets to enhance data accessibility and support decision-making.
• Manage the course evaluation system, support survey administration (e.g., National Survey of Student Engagement), and assist with data analysis and reporting.
• Maintain the Institutional Effectiveness website, ensure data accuracy across university publications, and support routine reporting and ad hoc data requests.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must demonstrate an understanding the Walsh University Statement of Faith and a commitment to support the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University in accordance with Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the Catholic intellectual tradition. Must also possess the following:

• Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting in higher education or a similar environment.
• Proficiency with data management and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, databases, or statistical software).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex data clearly in reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators across campus.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, higher education administration, social sciences, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in institutional research or higher education data analysis, including collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to support planning, decision-making, and compliance.

Skills and abilities:

• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Normal day-to-day functions include sitting, standing, and walking between offices and campus buildings.
• Performance of duties may include prolonged stationary position at a desk.
• Regularly looking at computer screens and working on a keyboard and mouse.
• Classroom management
• Occasionally lifting and carrying equipment or moving educational materials.
• The work environment is primarily indoors.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Official Transcripts (All Higher Ed. Degrees)
• Three letters of recommendation

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about contributing to a private, faithfully Catholic institution of higher learning and serving the common good. Walsh University promotes academic excellence, an engaged community, and a commitment to helping students discover their life purpose. Grounded in values of faith, excellence, integrity, service, and community, Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.