Institutional Research Analyst

Compensation:

Salary Grade: CS119
Minimum Starting Salary $58,870
Final salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Instructions to Applicants: A complete application package must include the following required documents. Please upload documents to the Resume Drop Box section of your application. Incomplete application packages will not be reviewed.

Resume*
Cover Letter
Copies of Transcripts

* Your resume must fully document your experience. For each position include job title, description of duties and responsibilities, employment start and end dates (month and year), AND hours worked per week. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications or experience.

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

FLSA:

Exempt

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Summary

The Institutional Research Analyst gathers and analyzes data on institutional performance and student outcomes, providing actionable insights to guide strategic planning and policy development. Collaborates with stakeholders and facilitates the dissemination of research findings to inform decision-making.

This role may be eligible for fully remote work in New Mexico, Arizona, or Texas as determined by the Director of Institutional Research.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides data and reports for internal grant writing, compliance, planning, and research. Prepares reports on student demographics, enrollment statistics, faculty workload, course information, and state funding formula-related data, as well as data sets for Academic Department Program Review. Submits measures for the Accountability in Government Act, all state funding-related outcome measures, and the New Mexico Independent Community Colleges measures.
• Researches, extracts, and analyzes data and information to meet the requests of diverse internal and external stakeholders. Interprets, organizes, cleans, and delivers the gathered data and information.
• Creates visualization and presentation materials for the President’s Executive Team, college governance councils, and other college groups as appropriate. Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop dashboards and other visualization tools for programmatic improvements.
• Maintains and manipulates institutional databases for statistical reporting to national, state, and local agencies. Creates and maintains a secure system for organizing, storing, locating, and recording the contents of specific SFCC data files.
• Identifies, designs and produces scripts, codes, and software navigation needed for data extraction and delivery.
• Engages and collaborates with stakeholders to clarify their needs, define the purpose, discuss results, and determine the type or format of information delivery.
• Meets and collaborates with colleagues from the Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (OPIE) and Institutional Research (IR) to solve problems and create solutions.
• Supports accreditation and compliance processes by providing necessary data and documentation.
• Contributes to the accuracy efforts for maintaining the Planning and Institutional Effectiveness web pages.
• Enhances professional development by studying and participating in training sessions for new software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, school systems, and other relevant technologies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate the ability to present and communicate complex data, methods, technical information, problems and alternative solutions to a broad range of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of data systems, definitions, and procedures.
• Knowledge of statistical and analytical survey instruments, protocols, and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Ability to gather and analyze statistical data.
• Ability to apply statistical principles and processes to meet a range of information requirements.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks according to plans and deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and develop productive working relationships with diverse groups of people.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Five (5) years' experience in institutional research, data collection, analysis, and/or reporting.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Three (3) years' experience in institutional research, data collection, analysis, and/or reporting.

OR

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience in institutional research, data collection, analysis, and/or reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in community college operations.
• Experience using an enterprise resource planning management system.
• Experience with survey research development and implementation.
• Experience with data reporting software, such as Cognos, Tableau, Power BI, Workday, etc.
• Experience with data visualization.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Schedule Designation

• Typically, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work after-hours and/or weekends.
• This role may be eligible for fully remote work as determined by the Director of Institutional Research.

Best Consideration Date: August 14, 2026

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification:

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards.

EEO Statement:

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

ADA Statement:

The SFCC is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting Statement:

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community!

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