Institutional Research Engineer

Category
Technician

Description

Position Title:

Institutional Research Engineer

Position Description:

The Institutional Research Engineer will assist the Director of Institutional Research with the collection of institutional data. The position will also create or extend reporting and software solutions utilizing data from the institution's ERP system using Transact-SQL, object-oriented programming, and a server-based reporting software, and will also be responsible for the design, development and administration of custom software application databases.

Reports To:

Director of Institutional Research

Position Status:

Full-Time, 37.5 hrs/wk, 12 Month, 1950 Annual Hours, Flexible/Alternative Schedule, distribution of hours, days and months based on institutional need.

Classification/Points:

J, 1160

Bargaining Unit/Division:

Michigan Education Association, Educational Support Personnel I & II, Division II Technician

Position Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Responsible for development of custom software solutions starting with discussing business requirements with users. Analyzing and interpreting requirements and translating them into functional code for custom solutions and document work under the supervision of the Director of Institutional Research.
2. Take a pro-active approach and identify where programming or automation may improve efficiency and/or accuracy for other departments. Discuss with the supervisor on possible solutions that could be provided.
3. Debug, test and maintain custom software and reports that interface with other applications including the student information system (SIS).
4. Assist users with identifying report requirements and develop ad-hoc or reusable reports using reporting tools.
5. Develop and maintain integrations using Integration Services for ETL to share data between custom software, third-party software and the SIS.
6. Write and update technical documentation and user manuals.
7. Utilize ACC's ticket management system to track issues. Keep requestors updated and provide summary upon ticket closure.
8. Assist the Director of Institutional Research by collecting and auditing data to support planning, assessment and decision making for the end-user community and for mandated reporting.
9. Support the Office of Information Technology needs as directed by the Director of Institutional Research.
10. Maintain an active membership in relevant data committees such as Michigan Community College Data Evaluation Committee (MCCDEC) and Michigan Association of Institutional Research (MiAIR).
11. Presence on the job is an employee's fundamental obligation. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Expected Hours of Work: Time and service expected is dependent upon institutional needs. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. College daily starting and ending time shall be established by the College Executive Council or its designee.

Travel: Limited travel may be required on occasion.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Effort: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Requirements

Position Qualifications:

1. Bachelor degree in computer science required.
2. Minimum of three to five years' experience in the related field.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in relational database management systems (SQL Server preferred).
4. Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with others in a kind and courteous manner.
5. Experience with Transact-SQL, PostgreSQL including stored procedures, functions and ad-hoc queries required.
6. Experience with organizational reporting.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of relational database design principles and best practices.
8. Experience with .NET programming in Visual Studio using ASP.NET and C# and VB required.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of mathematics and statistical methods applicable to the use of information processing systems.
10. MOS Certification required in Excel, or successful completion within six (6) months of date of hire.
11. Working knowledge of client/server applications and network systems.
12. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required.
13. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required.
14. Strong documentation skills required.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
Days

Close Date
6/3/2026

Open Date
5/22/2026

Location
Alpena Community College - Alpena Campus

About the Organization
Alpena Community College is located in Northeast Michigan on the beautiful shoreline of Lake Huron. ACC offers two-year degrees, one-year certificates, customized corporate training, and community education to all of Northeast Michigan. Each semester, ACC attracts more than 2,000 students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and academic goals. Smaller class sizes, affordable tuition, and the convenience of two campus locations and online courses, make Alpena Community College a great choice whether you are starting college for the first time, or coming back to school for a new career or additional training. At ACC, you can work on a college degree or acquire specific skills in a number of fields to move you forward in your occupation, plus the courses you complete can be transferred to a four-year college or university.

Vocational/technical programs, distance learning programs, dual-enrollment, cooperative on-campus four-year degree programs and continuing education courses are all available right here, in Northeast Michigan.


EOE Statement
The College policies and practices for admission, employment, and activities comply with requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2010; Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex, age, or disability. The College practices and policies also comply with the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PDCRA) and the Michigan Elliott-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) which prohibits discrimination in hiring based on age, height, weight, and marital status and familial status in addition to race, color, religion, sex (which includes pregnancy) and national origin.


Alpena Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The Notice of Nondiscrimination is located at

This position is currently accepting applications.