[Remote] Institutional Research Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Minneapolis College of Art and Design is seeking an Institutional Research Analyst. This position leads data collection, analysis, and interpretation to inform institutional decision-making and supports accreditation and planning efforts while promoting a culture of evidence-based decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and maintain institutional data related to enrollment, student success, faculty, academic programs, and operations
• Prepare and submit external reports for reporting and compliance submissions
• Develop internal reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights for internal stakeholders
• Maintain data integrity and consistency across institutional systems and reports
• Partner with academic and administrative leaders to collect and interpret data that informs strategic priorities, enrollment planning, resource allocation, and program development
• Support institutional and departmental planning processes by developing metrics, benchmarks, and trend analyses
• Provide data and analysis for board and executive reports, accreditation self-studies, and strategic planning updates
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to collect and interpret assessment data for programs and institutional outcomes
• Support program review and accreditation processes with data, documentation, and analysis
• Identify patterns and opportunities for student learning, retention, and success improvement
• Design, administer, and analyze institutional surveys for internal and external stakeholders. Summarize results and present findings in accessible, visual, and narrative formats
• Develop systems and practices for data stewardship, reporting schedules, and consistent data definitions
• Promote data literacy and transparency across the college
• Communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Represent MCAD’s vision, mission, and values
• Create and embrace a community of equal opportunities and inclusivity

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in education, data analytics, social sciences, or a related field, required
• Three (3) years of experience in institutional research, data analysis, or higher education planning, required
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SPSS, R, or similar), required
• Demonstrated ability to organize complex information, synthesize findings, and produce clear, accurate reports, required
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, required
• Master's degree in education, data analytics, social sciences, or a related field, strongly preferred
• Experience with student information systems, strongly preferred
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and compliance reporting, preferred
• Understanding of higher education trends, particularly in small, mission-driven, or arts-focused institutions, preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, and 403(b) retirement plans
• Commuter benefits
• Employer paid basic life insurance policy
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• 35 hour work week
• 14 paid holidays
• An additional two personal holidays
• Accrued vacation time
• Accrued sick time
• Summer days
• Volunteer time off
• After six months of service, full-time employees and their eligible dependents can receive tuition benefits at MCAD
• The potential to receive reduced tuition at more than 600 colleges nationwide

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