Research Analyst (Remote) Alpine, TX

Summary

Sul Ross State University is seeking a Research Analyst to support institutional research and data analytics functions related to compliance, strategic planning, and student success. The role applies statistical and computational methods to institutional data, develops reports and dashboards, supports regulatory submissions, and provides actionable insights to university leadership.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Validation: Gather, clean, and validate data from internal systems (e.g., student information systems, HR databases) and external sources (e.g., THECB , IPEDS ). Apply statistical tests to ensure data integrity
• Statistical Analysis & Modeling: Use statistical software (e.g., SPSS , R, Python) to perform regression analysis, forecasting, and trend analysis. Develop models to support institutional planning and performance evaluation
• Report Development: Prepare detailed reports and dashboards using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Argos). Translate complex data into actionable insights for university leadership
• Data Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal and state reporting requirements. Coordinate submissions to THECB , IPEDS , and other agencies. Maintain documentation of data definitions and reporting standards
• Collaboration & Consultation: Work with academic and administrative units to understand data needs, define metrics, and support strategic initiatives
• Professional Development & Research: Stay current with best practices in institutional research, data science, and higher education analytics
• Other Duties as Assigned: Support ad hoc data requests, assist with survey design and analysis, and contribute to institutional effectiveness projects
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Science, Operations Research, Economics, Quantitative Social Sciences, or related field

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Science, Operations Research, Economics, Quantitative Social Sciences, or related field

Benefits

• May telecommute from any location in the United States.