Senior Institutional Analytics Specialist (Remote Option)

Application Review Date: Priority review 12/01/26, but the position remains open until filled Job Duties The Senior Institutional Analytics Specialist serves as the university's primary institutional data and reporting specialist, supporting institutional research, analytics, reporting, compliance, and data governance activities. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Research & Analytics, the position develops and maintains institutional reporting resources, analytical datasets, business rules, dashboards, and reporting methodologies that support data-informed decision‑making across the university. Working closely with Information Technology and campus stakeholders, the Specialist helps ensure that institutional data are accurate, accessible, well‑documented, and effectively utilized in support of strategic planning, student success, accreditation, operational effectiveness, and regulatory reporting. Institutional Data Governance & Quality Analytics & Reporting Solutions Decision Support External Reporting Stewardship Organizational Continuity & Knowledge Management Consultation, Collaboration & University Service Full details of job duties can be found at the application link Job Qualifications Required Qualifications Master's degree in statistics, social sciences, business analytics, information systems, data analytics, or a closely related field; or a bachelor's degree combined with substantial directly related professional experience. Demonstrated experience analyzing, interpreting, and communicating complex data and analytical findings to technical and non‑technical audiences. Experience developing reports, dashboards, analyses, data visualizations, or decision‑support resources that inform organizational planning, operations, and decision‑making. Advanced proficiency in SQL, including the ability to write, optimize, troubleshoot, and maintain complex queries for data extraction, transformation, and reporting. Demonstrated knowledge of data management principles, data quality practices, relational databases, reporting methodologies, and institutional metrics. Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative relationships across technical and functional units and effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex organizational environment. Experience translating business needs and stakeholder questions into analytical solutions, reports, dashboards, and actionable recommendations. Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to explain complex analytical concepts to diverse audiences. Experience supporting external reporting requirements and associated data validation processes, including federal, state, accreditation, or other accountability reporting. Experience working with enterprise administrative systems such as Ellucian Banner or comparable student, financial, or human resource information systems. Demonstrated commitment to data stewardship, documentation, knowledge sharing, and development of sustainable business processes that promote data quality, organizational continuity, and continuity of mission‑critical functions. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an office of institutional research or other higher education analytics office. Experience working with Ellucian Banner and higher education reporting requirements, including IPEDS, SCHEV, Common Data Set, accreditation or related accountability reporting. Experience collaborating with Information Technology and functional business units to develop reporting solutions, improve data quality, and support institutional decision‑making. Experience supporting implementation, adoption, or utilization of enterprise analytics and reporting platforms such as Edify, K16 Solutions, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable technologies. Experience conducting advanced analytics including trend analyses, forecasting, benchmarking, predictive modeling or related methodologies. Experience developing data governance resources such as data dictionaries, business rule documentation, reporting standards, or other resources that promote consistency and shared understanding of institutional data. Institution Description Radford University is investing in the modernization of its institutional data and analytics environment and seeks professionals who want to help build sustainable, scalable, and data‑informed practices that will spport the university's strategic goals. The successful candidate will join a collaborative division dedicated to advancing institutional effectiveness, data‑informed decision making, academic quality, and student success across the university. Under the leadership of the Assistant Provost for Curriculum and Academic Quality, the division includes offices responsible for institutional research and analytics, institutional effectiveness, curriculum and general education, accreditation, assessment, and external reporting. Team members work closely with university leadership, Information Technology, academic units, and administrative offices to develop sustainable processes, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support evidence‑based decision making. Radford University is a comprehensive public university of 7,917 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service and research programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211‑acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. The University offers 75 bachelor's degree programs in 47 disciplines and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 27 master's programs in 23 disciplines and five doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 21 post‑baccalaureate certificates and one post‑master's certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men's and women's varsity athletics. With over 200 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service. In addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical‑based educational experience for more than 1,000 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion, a public‑private partnership focused on the cutting‑edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach and service. Radford University offers a comprehensive package of Commonwealth of Virginia and university‑specific benefits available to employees. These benefits include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, leave, life insurance, and primary and supplemental retirement plans. Also included are employee‑centered benefits such as CommonHealth, Wellness, and employee tuition assistance. Our goal is to ensure that employees are well informed of the benefits that are available and can easily access information regarding these benefits. For more information see: Remote Work: Fully remote or fully on campus available. Reports To: Director of Institutional Research and Analytics Staff # Reporting to Position: 0 Reports In Office: Institutional Research Search for openings in IR, effectiveness, assessment, planning, and related fields at higher education institutions in the U.S. and abroad. #J-18808-Ljbffr Airweb