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Institutional Analyst

NC State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Posting Number: PG194493EP

Internal Recruitment: No

Working Title: Institutional Analyst

Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (additional work outside of standard hours may be required due to business needs)

Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Department: University Data and Analytics

About the Department University Data and Analytics (UDA) is NC State’s institutional research office and the responsible unit for university-level data and analytics. UDA drives effective institutional planning, management, and accountability by:

Empowering leaders and decision makers with the accurate, timely, and actionable information needed to advance the university’s mission.

Maximizing the value and availability of institutional data resources for the broader NC State community.

Providing NC State’s stakeholders, partners, and external organizations with official university data.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well‑being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Accident Plan

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

And so much more!

Attain work‑life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part‑Time or Full‑Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties The Institutional Analyst position is part of the Institutional Reporting team in University Data and Analytics (UDA). The Institutional Analyst works with other UDA teams to support and enhance comprehensive reporting and decision support for the university community, leadership, and other stakeholders. The Institutional Analyst should have a broad understanding of higher education and the collection, interpretation, and analysis of institutional data. The Institutional Analyst will provide timely and accurate information to university stakeholders by performing a variety of institutional reporting activities in collaboration with other UDA members.

The Institutional Analyst provides analysis and interpretation of the data; promotes accuracy, integrity and consistency of data and data products; and effectively reports and communicates information to a variety of constituents. The ideal candidate will have experience in the phases of enterprise data life cycles in higher education, including data acquisition, cleaning and processing, documentation, data validation and analysis, presentation, and user support.

Specific Duties

Support the reporting and analysis needs of campus stakeholders, including fulfilling campus routine and ad-hoc data requests and preparation of related summaries and reports.

Respond to federal and state reporting, national rankings and national study requirements throughout the year.

Support reporting requirements by understanding the content, format, and data definitions of reporting entities, as well as institutional data and related products.

Conduct data analysis and produce reports for internal and external constituencies that accurately aggregate, summarize, and convey NC State’s student, curriculum, employee, and other institutional data.

Develop, streamline, and automate processes for managing, maintaining, and producing data and analytic reports.

Routinely update standardized information resources such as reports, websites, or dashboards.

Create documentation for all programs, processes, datasets, reports, and analytical products.

Support users of UDA’s data and analytical products through development and maintenance of effective and efficient programming, in addition to high quality user‑friendly documentation and instructions.

Serve as a resource and point of contact to campus constituents regarding UDA reporting products.

Conduct data validation and data quality reviews of reports and institutional data.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience OR

Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience OR

An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications

Experience with analytics‑related programming languages (such as SAS, SQL)

Experience with data visualizations (such as Power BI, SAS VA, Tableau)

Experience with querying, transforming, and analyzing data to produce usable information

Ability to understand and work with complex, cross‑functional data

Ability to create and update analytics‑related documentation

Ability to ensure data accuracy, quality, and integrity

Strong communication skills and ability to understand the needs of administration and the university community

Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Ability to follow security procedures and work with secure/confidential data

Self‑motivated, with high standards for rigorous and detailed work

Ability to collaborate with others and to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

At least one to two years of professional experience working with data to produce reports, dashboards, or perform data analysis

At least one to two years of professional experience with analytics‑related languages (such as SAS, SQL)

Experience in higher education in a professional role utilizing or handling university data

Required License(s) or Certification(s) N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required No

Job Open Date 02/18/2026

Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants Please complete the required application fully and attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Number 00108767

Position Type EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID 310101 – University Data and Analytics

EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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