Institutional Research Specialist

Category
Technician

Description

Position Title:

Institutional Research Specialist

Position Description:

The Institutional Research Specialist 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:

I, 1065

Bargaining Unit/Division:

Michigan Education Association, Educational Support Personnel

Position Responsibilities:

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

1. Develop custom software solutions by conducting all phases of analysis, design, configuration, testing, deployment and documentation, under the supervision of the Director of Institutional Research.
2. Maintain and test customized programs and reports with new vendor software releases.
3. Assist end users by clarifying report requirements and develop ad-hoc or reusable reports using reporting tools.
4. Proactively identify inefficiencies across departments that may benefit from programming or automation, and discuss with supervisor to design and provide solutions.
5. Develop and maintain integrations to securely share data between custom software, third-party software, outside agencies and the ERP/SIS.
6. Write and update technical documentation and user manuals.
7. 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.
8. Support the Office of Information Technology needs as directed by the Director of Institutional Research.
9. Presence on the job is an employee's fundamental obligation. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Position Requirements

Position Qualifications:

1. Minimum of an Associate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineer, Computer Information Systems, or related field required.
2. Minimum of two years' experience in the related field.
3. Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with others in a kind and courteous manner.
4. Experience with Transact-SQL including stored procedures, functions and ad-hoc queries required.
5. Experience with organizational reporting and/or working with confidential data.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of relational database design principles and best practices.
7. Experience with any object-oriented programming .NET and C# preferred.
8. Demonstrated knowledge of mathematics and statistical methods applicable to the use of information processing systems.
9. MOS Certification required in Excel, or successful completion within six (6) months of date of hire.
10. Working knowledge of client/server applications and network systems.
11. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required.
12. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required.
13. Strong documentation skills required.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
Days

Close Date
7/20/2026

Open Date
7/8/2026

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.