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# Institutional Data Analyst

- **Company:** ASSOCIATION FOR INSTNL RSRCH
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $58,934.0 - $73,667.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.airweb.org/community/Career-Center/21256

## About the Role

* A master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, or related field.
 * Two or more years working with higher education institutional data, compliance reporting, accreditation, state or federal reporting, or national surveys preferred.
 * Experience with Banner, PeopleSoft, Cognos, SAS, Tableau, or similar reporting and data-management tools preferred.
 * Strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple deadlines; and demonstrated skill in data validation, documentation, problem solving, and communicating with campus partners.

## Description

Prepare, validate, reconcile, and submit required institutional data files and reports, including IPEDS, Commission on Higher Education reporting, and other state, federal, and external reporting requirements. Ensure submissions are accurate, timely, complete, and supported by appropriate documentation.

Compile and analyze data from institutional systems and external sources; investigate discrepancies; apply established reporting definitions and business rules; and work with campus partners to resolve data-quality issues before submission.

Coordinate the collection, preparation, and review of data for national surveys, guidebooks, accreditation-related reporting, and other institutional compliance requests. Maintain reporting calendars, deadlines, source files, and submission records.

Support continuous improvement of reporting processes by identifying opportunities to strengthen data validation, streamline recurring reports, improve documentation, and preserve reporting continuity during system, policy, or organizational changes.

Develop and maintain documentation for reporting processes, data definitions, validation procedures, and institutional metrics. Provide clear communication and technical assistance to campus partners regarding reporting requirements and appropriate use of institutional data.