Institutional Research Analyst

Background Stories

Institutional Research Analyst driving data collection and analysis for institutional decision-making at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Supporting accreditation and planning efforts while fostering evidence-based practices in a creative environment.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in education, data analytics, social sciences, or a related field, required
Master’s degree in education, data analytics, social sciences, or a related field, strongly preferred
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
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

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision
HSA
FSA
403(b) retirement plans
Commuter benefits
Employer paid basic life insurance policy
Short term and long-term disability coverage
14 paid holidays
Two personal holidays
Accrued vacation time
Accrued sick time
Summer days
Volunteer time off
Tuition benefits after six months of service

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisdata visualizationreportingdata integritymetrics developmenttrend analysisdata stewardshipsurvey designdata interpretationcompliance reporting

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsdata literacypresentation skillsstrategic thinkingcritical thinkingsynthesis of findingsstakeholder engagement