Institutional Research Data Analyst Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

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Current Employees:

Apply from your existing Workday account in the Jobs Hub. Do not apply from this website. A cover letter is required for all positions; optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality roles unless otherwise specified. Job Description Summary The Office of Institutional Research supports institutional planning, evaluation, and data-driven decision-making by providing studies and analyses to university leadership and accurate statistical data to the public and external agencies. The Institutional Research Data Analyst will assist in the discovery of knowledge and insights through quantitative and qualitative research to ensure the success of Wake Forest University. They will be responsible for translating student, faculty, and staff data into clear, usable, actionable information that supports the crafting and execution of university strategies. The primary responsibilities of the Institutional Research Data Analyst generally fall into one of the three areas of effort: 1) extract data from university systems for aggregation and reporting, 2) knowledge discovery through analysis of data, and 3) visualize and communicate information derived from data to university stakeholders. The position is heavily involved in the querying, interpreting, and reporting of data from Workday, the university’s student information system, as well as from other data sources. Although the position works singly, it collaborates with other departments that produce and consume data. Therefore, the position requires an effective communicator who can translate technical information for non-technical audiences. This position will be hybrid, anticipating two to three days a week in the office.

Job Description Note:

Applications will be accepted through Friday, June 6, 2025.

Essential Functions:

Ensure a high level of accuracy, demonstrate extraordinary attention to detail, apply strong proofreading skills, multitask effectively to meet deadlines, and adhere to ethical and legal standards in institutional research. Use data visualization and reporting tools to display and summarize data, trends, and patterns. Collect and integrate external data sets with internal data elements for analysis. Communicate and accurately present methodology and results of analyses to various internal audiences using a variety of visual, written, and/or verbal formats. Collaborate with data stewards (e.g. Registrar, Student Financial Aid, Human Resources, etc.) to understand data definitions and resolve data anomalies/questions. Collaborate with various university organizations (e.g. Undergraduate Enrollment Projection Committee, Finance, etc.) to understand their information needs and develop innovative, effective data analysis solutions that minimize bias. Extract data from Workday, data warehouse, and other sources then feed into R, Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerBI for data troubleshooting, aggregation, analysis, and reporting (e.g. enrollment projection models). Assist the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and other campus partners with the gathering, managing, reviewing, and analysis of assessment and evaluation data (e.g. surveys). Utilize text mining algorithms to analyze textual data and find patterns in textual datasets like open-ended survey items. Contribute to the development of content for Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment web pages. Promote the posting of new/updated OIR reports to the university community. Create ad-hoc reports. Maintain proficiency and continuously develop expertise in new developments in the data mining domain including methods, tools, and software.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Informatics, or related field. One year of experience extracting, manipulating, analyzing, and synthesizing complex data sets to produce highly readable, informative reports and presentations. Advanced knowledge of R, SAS, and/or SQL. Proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and/or Google equivalents. Experience using visualization software (e.g. MS Power BI). Ability to collaborate with a team, work independently, and meet deadlines. Strong orientation for customer service.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Advanced degree in fields listed above. Two to three years of experience. Experience working in higher education administration, Institutional Research, or Institutional Effectiveness. Familiarity with Workday Student. Familiarity with IPEDS and Common Data Set.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for own work.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work primarily involves sitting/standing; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions:

No environmental conditions. Additional Job Description Time Type Requirement Full time Note to

Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. Accommodations for Applicants If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.

About WFU:

Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation. WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount. Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto “Pro Humanitate,” as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school’s founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust.

The University is comprised of:

the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto “pro humanitate,” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a family-friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene. Winston-Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family. Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town.