Institutional Research Specialist

Institutional Research Specialist Open until filled with priority to those who apply by May 17, 2026. Full‑Time Regular. Two vacancies available. Position ID: C26-023. Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. Position Profile Performs data analysis, facilitates long‑range planning and program assessment, data extraction, visualization, and reporting. Provides analytical and statistical analyses to support assessment and evaluation of institutional programs, processes, and other needs. Creates, maintains, and documents queries and analyses used to support the institution's research and planning efforts. Supervision Exercised May supervise professional and/or support staff and student workers. Position Responsibilities Performs data analyses and identifies trends in support of institutional planning. Creates, implements, maintains, and documents statistical programs, indexed archives of information and reports suitable for responding to surveys, questionnaires, as well as federal and state data collection and accountability requirements. Queries databases such as census and live student and employee information systems, understanding when it is appropriate to use census or live, in support of institutional decision making and reporting requirements. Develops and maintains reports, dashboards, and visualizations using analytic and reporting tools. Collaborates with campus offices on data governance activities related to census files and institutional reporting by helping establish common data definitions and standards, assisting with the development and maintenance of data dictionaries and validation routines, and supporting efforts to improve data quality and integrity across systems for accurate, reliable, and reproducible reporting, research, and decision‑making. Reviews, audits, and verifies the accuracy of institutional data; reconciling data from multiple sources to create unified longitudinal datasets/databases. Designs and executes complex SQL queries to extract and manipulate data from large‑scale relational databases, data blocks, and data cubes to create clear and accurate reports as well as compelling visualizations and dashboards using tools such as PowerBI and Argos. Engages in both quantitative and qualitative research, analyzes data and shares the results and inferences with relevant faculty, staff, committees, and administrators. Prepares institutional studies, plans, and program assessments as directed. Collaborates with stakeholders across the institution, including planning bodies and committees, to support their data needs and institutional reporting requirements. Collaborates with other staff members to cross‑train as necessary and support a cooperative work environment. Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of and ability to use SQL, statistical packages (SPSS, R, SAS), Excel, and data visualization and reporting tools. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal and state laws and regulations as well as university and BOR/CSCU policies and procedures. Ability to analyze data and apply appropriate statistical methods to support planning and assessment. Ability to manage, query, clean, and reconcile complex datasets derived from systems such as student and employee information systems. Ability to develop reports, dashboards, and queries to meet federal, state, and institutional reporting needs. Ability to effectively communicate and present data findings to diverse stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple large projects that require data accuracy and integrity in a fast‑paced environment with strict deadlines, while collaborating with others. Commitment to uphold confidentiality and data governance standards. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective presentation skills, including use of software such as Microsoft Suite, in the development of charts, graphs, and other data presentation models for various audiences. Ability to handle complex tasks, meet deadlines, and prepare reports. Work Environment Typically performs work indoors on campus and in person. This is a full‑time, on‑ground position. May be required to work evenings, weekends, or outdoors for programming and events. The work involves extensive use of personal computers, but does not normally involve any significant physical effort. May occasionally lift educational, training, or other presentational materials. Applicant Evaluative Criteria Education All applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Experience and Training Four (4) years of experience in research and/or data analysis or relevant areas. Professional experience with Banner (or other student information system), data management, and analysis. Documented experience with statistical packages (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS), SQL, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with others, meet deadlines in a fast‑paced office environment, be detail oriented, and committed to data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality. Commitment to uphold data governance standards and best practices within institutional research. Credentials and experience substantially comparable to the above may also be considered. Preferred Qualifications Experience writing queries and reports in a college or university institutional research office. Documented experience with IPEDS and advanced statistics. Demonstrated experience building reports and interactive charts/graphs using analytical and reporting tools. Compensation and Employee Benefits Position is compensated at the Administrator 4 salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement. Benefits include paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employees and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities; Deferred Retirement Contribution plans; Dependent Care Assistance; Medical Flexible Spending Accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr