Senior Institutional Effectiveness Analyst

Position Title: Senior Institutional Effectiveness Analyst

Department: Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Reports to: Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness

Appointment: Full-Time (12 months)

Status: Exempt

The Senior Institutional Effectiveness Analyst performs duties focused on data reporting and analysis to fulfill University internal and external reporting requirements. This position is responsible for analyzing institutional student records data, creating dashboards and reports describing the data, and interpreting results for members of Academic Affairs leadership, senior leadership, and mid-level institutional decision-makers. This position provides reliable and consistent information with which to make institutional planning decisions while maintaining confidentiality including FERPA compliance. The Senior Analyst works collaboratively with faculty members and staff units across the institution to generate custom reports. The collaborations frequently include Office of the Registrar, Information Technology, academic departments, Enrollment Management, Financial Services, Sponsored Programs, Student Affairs, and Marketing & Communication. This position supports institutional effectiveness by providing data-informed insights that guide strategic planning, student success initiatives, accreditation, academic program review, and continuous improvement across the University. The Senior Institutional Effectiveness Analyst is a member of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and reports to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness. The office is housed within Academic Affairs and works closely with the Office of the Provost.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop reports and dashboards focused on student records data in order to support internal and external reporting requirements
• Fulfill ad hoc report requests from institutional stakeholders, meet external required reporting deadlines, and produce timely internal census reports
• Compile and analyze complex data from multiple institutional units and systems
• Translate data into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership
• Schedule, host, and lead meetings with internal stakeholders to share and discuss high quality data in a timely fashion
• Compile and integrate relevant external data sources and research to support internal analyses
• Manage and compile data for external entities, such as IPEDS, the National Student Clearinghouse, and grant proposals

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of related experience or a Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or related discipline
• Extensive SQL experience, including database administration, maintaining stored procedures and functions, and a demonstrated ability to query data and generate reports from the data
• Experience with Python or other programming languages
• Experience managing large data sets
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation for compliance reporting requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
• Experience using quantitative principles in data analysis
• Knowledge of data governance and understanding how data rules apply to reporting requirements
• Experience with Microsoft PowerBI or similar data visualization tool
• High proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication and data storytelling skills, with ability to present complex information to different audiences including non-technical constituents
• Active listening, critical thinking, and good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well both on a team and independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within higher education including knowledge of academic departments and structures
• Familiarity with ERP systems, such as Workday
• Willingness to complete Bradley funded courses, certifications, or workshops to strengthen expertise

Qualified candidates must electronically submit a cover letter addressing their qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three professional references.

All materials are required to be submitted at the time of initial application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate student's opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.