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University of Washington · 1 day ago

Institutional Analyst

Seattle, Non-Campus

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$73K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Washington is a prominent institution dedicated to fostering an inclusive and dynamic community. They are seeking an Institutional Analyst to support institutional assessment, accreditation, and evaluation initiatives by analyzing complex higher education data and preparing reports for university leadership and stakeholders.

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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

Qualification

Data analysisStatistical softwareData visualizationSurvey analysisSQL proficiencyCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

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