Loyola University Maryland seeks a temporary Research & Assessment Analyst to support the Institutional Research department. In this role, reporting to the Assistant Director of Institutional Research, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting official university data, coordinating student assessment surveys, and supporting institutional effectiveness with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate and communicate with various departments and stakeholders across campus regarding student, institutional, and program-level assessment needs.
- Prepare routine and ad hoc analytical/statistical reports as required.
- Design reports, spreadsheets, data visualizations, and procedural documentation.
- Manage and merge data from various sources.
- Interpret official institutional statistics for a wide variety of external agencies as well as internal constituencies.
- Participate in cross-functional team projects.
- Participate in institutional research projects and tasks depending on the demands and priorities of the university.
- Develop, coordinate, analyze, and report on internal and external annual and tri-annual student satisfaction assessment surveys.
- Commit to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion as pillars of academic excellence.
- Commit to developing an understanding of the Jesuit, Catholic academic mission of the University.
- Perform other related duties as required.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- At least two years of experience with database management systems and data analysis.
- Advanced computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with data visualization tools including Tableau.
- Experience working with large datasets and a working knowledge of SPSS.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve data analysis problems.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and follow through all phases to completion.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to apply tact and good judgment in dealing with all levels of university staff, administrators, and faculty.
- Discretion in handling confidential information.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree.
- Experience working in a college/university setting.
- Experience with the Ellucian Colleague and Workday ERP systems.
Technical Stack
- MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
- Data Analysis & Visualization: Tableau, SPSS
- Enterprise Systems: Ellucian Colleague, Workday
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the Assistant Director of Institutional Research and be part of the Institutional Research department, participating in cross-functional projects.
Work Mode
This is a remote position. Remote roles are open to applicants based in states identified on the university's work location policy page.
Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification.
