Research Analyst

Job Description Are you passionate about uncovering insights that make a difference? As a Research Analyst at Indian River State College, you will play a key role in helping the College understand trends, measure outcomes, and make data-informed decisions that support student achievement and institutional effectiveness. Through data analysis, reporting, visualization, and research, you will provide valuable information that guides planning, accreditation efforts, state reporting, and operational improvements. This position is ideal for a highly analytical professional who enjoys working with data, solving complex problems, and communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. About Us Indian River State College is a leading public institution on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are committed to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs that meet the needs of our region. At The River , we believe every student’s and every employee’s story matters. We value the diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together across our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that is supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible learning options online, on campus, and hybrid, we meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program expand access by providing eligible students with tuition-free opportunities, ensuring every learner has the chance to thrive. Why Join The River When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a collaborative and mission-driven community where your work makes a meaningful impact. Here, your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape futures, support student success, and contribute to a college that is changing lives every day. What We Offer We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees through a comprehensive and competitive benefits package: Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; supplemental plans; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Affordable Coverage: PPO and HMO options starting at approximately $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage Retirement Security: Florida Retirement System (FRS) participation, plus optional tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans Work-Life Balance: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and access to local attraction discounts Growth & Development: Professional development opportunities, leadership training, and career advancement pathways JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction, this position collects and analyzes data, and compiles information into a final form for presentation or submission; fielding data requests and produces annual reports; developing, maintaining, and querying databases or dashboards; researching to compile data covering a variety of subject areas including student, staff, and community data; completes and submits state reporting data, works alongside subject matter experts and adheres to deadlines, data governance standards, privacy regulations, and institutional definitions. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: Creates data reports and visualizations by querying databases or dashboards and analyzing data on topics such as student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, enrollment, retention, course success, completion, commencement, transfer, job placement and wages, academic program effectiveness and viability, personnel. Compiles data for grants, surveys, evaluations, and special topics for weekly enrollment meetings Completes assigned state reporting data submissions by collecting data, adheres to database rules, creates new processes in response to database changes, reviews submissions for data quality, works with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy, and submits data before deadlines. Collects, reviews, and assimilates information for decision-making, strategic planning, accreditation, or auditing. Maintains commencement reports and fulfills ad-hoc data commencement requests and projections Confers with personnel of organizational units needing data to learn specific input and output requirements, such as what information is needed, how data is to be summarized, and how reports should be formatted; Documents detailed description of user needs, programs functions, and steps required to develop or modify database queries. Fulfills data requests, updates and verifies annual reports, and maintains recurring tasks Analyzes existing information processes techniques to evaluate effectiveness and develops new techniques to improve production or workflow as required for implementation. Conducts research pertaining to the development of new data services to meet current and projected needs. Communicates data effectively in a wide variety of formats to technical and non-technical audiences. Applies full understanding of IRSC policies and procedures, and stays abreast of current and emerging issues. Exercises judgment and discretion regarding student and employee privacy, and following FERPA regulations Builds and maintains strong collaborative relationships across the College as well as ensuring effective integration and appropriate dissemination of data across operational areas. Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: The qualifications, knowledge, and skill requirements for this position include: Bachelor’s degree in math, computer science, or a related area; Minimum two (2) proven work experience with a variety of computer software including Excel, SQL or SAS, and Access or other relational databases. Proven working know