Institutional Research Associate

Location: CCS District Office Spokane

Department: District Inst Res & Grants

Salary Range: $65,497 - $74,041

Starting salary for this position is: $65,497 (Annually)

The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with CCS.

About Us 

Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.

Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 05/19/2025. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Institutional Research Associate

JOB SUMMARY

The Institutional Research Associate is responsible for institutional research and data reporting efforts by performing data management, compliance tracking, and the generation of standardized reports.

This position assists with data management and ensures accurate and timely reporting that is used for strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, and accreditation processes. The Specialist works under the supervision of the Lead Data Analyst and collaborates with team members to maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct data collection and reporting to support strategic planning, institutional accreditation, enrollment management, and compliance reporting. *
• Perform data extraction and reporting from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) data warehouse and other external data sources. *
• Prepare compliance reports and standardized data summaries using tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Tableau and Power BI. *
• Complete specific compliance reporting requirements, including but not limited to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), and Title III Grant Eligibility reporting. *
• Prepare basic written reports and data summaries for internal and external stakeholders. *
• Survey design and analysis. Create, distribute, and analyze survey data for college-wide clients, including the development of survey instruments, data collection processes, and reporting of findings to support decision-making and institutional effectiveness initiatives. *
• Maintain compliance with data reporting standards and district policies, procedures, and directives. *
• Maintain organized records and documentation of reporting activities. *
• Participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities related to data management and compliance. *
• Support data literacy efforts and promote data-informed decision-making among staff and faculty. *
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focused
• Tech Savvy
• Strategic Mindset
• Manages Ambiguity
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively

Learn more about our competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in statistics, data science, data analytics, computer science, economics, or mathematics with coursework in mathematical statistics (theory) and general linear models. Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
• Experience with report generation.
• Proficiency with data visualization and/or data reporting software (e.g., Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Service