Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Institutional Research Specialist position. Eastern is Connecticut's Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs data analysis and facilitates the long-range planning and program assessment processes of the University. Provides analytic, statistical and report generating support including assessment/evaluation, data extraction, and analysis; creates, maintains and documents statistical and reporting software programs and develops web-based data collection and reporting mechanisms to support the institution's research and planning programs.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs data analysis in support of institutional research and planning efforts of the University.
• Creates, implements, maintains and documents statistical programs, indexed archives of information and reports suitable for responding to surveys, questionnaires and federal and state data collection and accountability requirements.
• Designs and creates web-based data collection and reporting mechanisms.
• Lead and engage in both quantitative and qualitative research and data analyses and share the results and inferences with relevant staff and faculty.
• Prepares institutional studies, plans and program assessments as directed.
• Provides data analysis to various planning bodies of the University as assigned, i.e., the strategic planning steering committee, enrollment management, etc.
• Develops computer report writing programs, including interfaces as needed, for administrative offices to support their data collection and institutional reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities related to those enumerated above with do not alter the basic level and responsibilities of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree is required, with 4 years of experience in institutional research or relevant areas; professional experience with Banner, data management, and analysis; knowledge of STATA or other similar statistical packages (SPSS, R, SAS), and knowledge of SQL or python.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree. Knowledge of advanced statistics; ability to write and interpret statistical package's command syntax; intermediate level of Excel, SQL, or python; ability to build reports, and interactive charts/graphs using tools such as Tableau (Power BI, or Google Analytics); ability to work independently and collaborate with others; meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment; excellent analytical skills and detail oriented; must be committed to data integrity, confidentiality and student success. These qualifications may be waived for individuals with appropriate alternate experience.

TO APPLY

Applicants should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to JazzHR at: Institutional Research Specialist - Eastern CT State University - Career Page . Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the Institutional Research Specialist. Applications submitted by September 2, 2026, will receive highest consideration.

COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Institutional Research Specialist is compensated at the Administrator IV salary level in accordance with the CSCU Human Resources Policies for the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) union. For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern . The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include:

paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern .