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University of Idaho

Institutional Research Analyst

🇺🇸 Moscow, ID

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $55K

💻 Research

🗓️ September 11th, 2025

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University of Idaho is hiring an Institutional Research Analyst. This role collects, analyzes, and reports institutional data to support data-informed decision-making and advance the institution's strategic goals. The analyst collaborates across departments and assists with reporting, survey administration, and developing data visualization tools.

Highlights
  • Collect and analyze institutional data to support decision-making and strategic goals.
  • Assist with internal and external reporting and survey administration.
  • Develop dashboards and data visualization tools.
  • Required to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
  • Proficient use of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in data analysis, statistics, computer science, social sciences, or education.
  • Membership in the Association of Institutional Research (AIR) required upon hire.
  • Preferred experience with Tableau, Power BI, SAS Viya, Banner, PeopleSoft, SAS, SPSS, and R.
  • Pay starting at $55,000 or higher, depending on education and experience.
  • Visa sponsorship is available for this full-time, fiscal year exempt position within the Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives division.

Institutional Research Analyst Full Description

Institutional Research Analyst
Internal Posting?  |
Posting Number  | SP005016P
Position Title  | Institutional Research Analyst
Division/College  | Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives
Department  | Institutional Research
Location  | Moscow
Posting Context Statement  |
Position Overview  | The Institutional Research Analyst supports data-informed decision-making by collecting, analyzing, and reporting institutional data. This role plays a key part in advancing the institution’s strategic goals through data analysis, reporting, and collaboration across departments. The analyst will assist with internal and external reporting, survey administration, and the development of dashboards and other data visualization tools.
Unit URL  | Institutional Effectiveness | University of Idaho
 
Position Qualifications 
Required Experience  | Experience working independently Experience working collaboratively across departments or interdisciplinary teams Independently researching, compiling, developing and summarizing material for reports Working in a customer service-oriented team environment to accomplish shared goals Using word processing, spreadsheet and email software

Required Education  | Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other  | Membership in AIR (Association of Institutional Research) upon hired
Additional Preferred  | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in a field related to data analysis, statistics, computer science, social sciences or education Master’s degree in a related field Demonstrated experience with data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SAS Viya) Familiarity with student information systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft) and statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R) Experience working in institutional research or a higher education setting Balancing and coordinating a workload for multiple projects

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions  | None
Degree Requirement  | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
 Posting Information 
FLSA Status  | Exempt
Employee Category  | Exempt
Pay Range  | $55,000 or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment  | Fiscal Year
FTE  | 1.0
Full Time/Part Time  | Full Time
Funding  |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.  | Yes
Posting Date  | 09/10/2025
Closing Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants  | To apply, please submit the following materials:• Cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications• Current resume or CV• Contact information for three professional references
To receive first consideration, please submit no later than September 29, 2025. This position is open until filled.
If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Jennifer Radil at jradil@uidaho.edu and request one be sent to you.
Applicant Resources  | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement  | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement  | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. List of References 
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? 
    • Academic Careers
    • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
    • Chronicle
    • Disabled in Higher Ed
    • Facebook
    • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
    • Indeed.com
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • LinkedIn
    • Newspaper
    • Other Venue
    • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
    • University of Idaho Website
    • University of Idaho Daily Register
    • University of Idaho Employee
    • Veterans in Higher Ed
    • Word of Mouth
  2. * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. 
    (Open Ended Question)
University of Idaho Human Resources
 Moscow, ID 83844-4332
 (208) 885-3638
employment@uidaho.edu