Institutional Research Analyst

Job DetailsJob Location: Maryville College - Maryville, TN 37804 MARYVILLE COLLEGE STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Institutional Research Analyst

Department: Institutional Research / Academic Affairs

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Associate Academic Dean & Director of Institutional Research

Funded Term / Work Cycle:12-Month, Full-Time

Expected Daily Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Expected Weekly Work Schedule: Monday–Friday

Pay Grade: 8S

Expected Salary Range:  $52,000



 

About Maryville College:

Maryville College is a nationally ranked institution of higher learning and one of America’s oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we’ve educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders to study everything so that they are prepared for anything. Our graduates are equipped to address complex problems, engage with diverse communities, and launch meaningful careers.

Nestled in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, our campus combines the beauty of a rural setting with the advantages of an urban center. With a wide range of academic programs and a strong tradition of career preparation, our alumni live “strong of mind and brave of heart,” carrying forward our Presbyterian founder’s charge to do good on the largest possible scale.

 

Mission

At Maryville College, we offer more than a mission—we offer support. Our employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a generous paid time off program; a retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%; tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents; and the opportunity to grow in a collaborative community that values professional excellence and personal well-being.

“Maryville College prepares students for lives of citizenship and leadership as we challenge each one to search for truth, grow in wisdom, work for justice and dedicate a life of creativity and service to the peoples of the world.”

 

Values:


Scholarship: We commit ourselves to lifelong curiosity and learning, to the search for knowledge, and to intellectual creativity.
Respect: We commit ourselves to honor the worth, dignity, and freedom of ourselves and all creation, and to treat others as we wish to be treated.
Integrity: We commit ourselves to truth, honesty, dependability, and responsibility in all our actions and relationships.


 

Position Purpose

The Institutional Research Analyst, Title III strengthens Maryville College’s capacity for data-informed decision-making by expanding analytics, reporting, and institutional effectiveness support. This role advances student success, academic planning, and Title III project outcomes by developing data visualizations, conducting statistical analyses, and ensuring accurate, consistent reporting across campus. Through this work, the Analyst supports institutional planning, retention strategies, assessment efforts, and federal grant compliance. This role is funded through Maryville College’s Title III Strengthening Institutions Program, which focuses on improving first-year academic performance, increasing engagement with academic resources, and strengthening the institution’s student support model.

 

SUMMARY

The Institutional Research Analyst develops dashboards, analyzes student data, prepares reports, and provides analytic support for retention initiatives, assessment activities, and Title III grant requirements. The role collects, cleans, and interprets institutional data; assists with survey administration and program review; supports quality assurance and documentation; and collaborates with campus partners to ensure timely, accurate reporting for internal and external audiences.

 

Education and Experience required to ensure success in this position:

Education


Bachelor’s degree required in Data Analytics, Statistics, Education, Social Science Research, Business Analytics, or a related field.
Master’s degree in a similar field is preferred.


 

Experience


Experience working with institutional or student data in higher education, K–12, government, or research environments.
Experience using data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
Experience with statistical analysis tools or languages such as Excel (advanced), SPSS, R, Python, or SQL preferred.
Experience supporting institutional research, assessment, or accreditation activities preferred.           


 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


Leadership and Collaboration


Work collaboratively with the Associate Academic Dean & Director of Institutional Research to support planning, reporting, and data initiatives connected to institutional effectiveness and Title III goals.
Engage faculty, staff, and administrative offices to understand data needs and provide responsive consultation.
Participate i