Senior Research Analyst - Planning & Institutional Effectiveness (E)

Senior Research Analyst - Planning & Institutional Effectiveness (E)

Salary

$96,000.00 - $106,000.00 Annually

Location

Shoreline College, WA

Job Type

Administrative Exempt

Job Number

RSCHAN26

Department

Planning & Institutional Effectiveness

Opening Date

07/16/2026

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Position Summary

Date of First Consideration: August 17, 2026,

Applications received by the date of consideration will have priority in the review process, noting the position will remain open until a final hire is made in the event a return for review of late applications is needed.

Salary Range: $96,000 - $106,000 yearly, depending on qualifications and experience

Modality: Option for fully or partially remote

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The Planning & Institutional Effectiveness (PIE) Office furthers the College's mission and commitment to student success by providing accurate, timely, and actionable information to facilitate evidence-based planning and decision-making to improve institutional effectiveness and support continuous improvement. PIE leads the College's efforts around accreditation, assessment, data management, grant development, institutional effectiveness, institutional research, and planning. The Institutional Research (IR) function within PIE collects, analyzes, reports, and warehouses quantitative and qualitative data which are used to comply with state and federal regulations, accreditation requirements, support grant proposals and reports, and enhance institutional effectiveness efforts.

The Senior Research Analyst in IR plays a key role in supporting data-informed decision making at the College to improve institutional effectiveness and support the Equity-Centered Strategic Plan. Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President - Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, & Project Management, the Senior Research Analyst will conduct ongoing institutional research and provide timely, accurate, and useful analysis of institutional data. In addition, the Senior Research Analyst will play an essential role in designing and maintaining dynamic reports and dashboards of key performance indicators.

Primary responsibilities include the following:

• Respond to requests for institutional data, ensuring efficient use of reporting tools and on-going communication of key data points.
• Support institutional equity goals by providing disaggregated data and analyses.
• Conduct complex database queries, using tools like SQL.
• Create and maintain dynamic and accessible data reports and dashboards.
• Provide guidance and support for collection, analysis, and reporting of survey data.
• Design and conduct institutional research based on college strategic priorities to inform decision-making.
• Support ongoing data reporting needs for grant-funded projects and grant proposals.
• Support required data reporting to state and national agencies, such as IPEDS and annual NWCCU accreditation reporting.
• Provide support and training across the College to ensure accuracy of data collection and coding.
• Follow data security and privacy laws, such as FERPA, HIPPA, and COPPA, and lead data governance efforts at the College.
• Provide training to faculty and staff on the use of data for planning.
• Support the Associate Vice President - Planning & Institutional Effectiveness, with other projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a research-based discipline.
• Three (3) years of experience in institutional research or similar research environment. Years in graduate work in related discipline may be substituted for years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft or Oracle SQL.

Knowledge Of:

• Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
• PeopleSoft Query.
• Excel and PowerPoint (including pivot table, charting, and drawing functions), as well as other standard office applications.
• Data visualization or business intelligence tools (such as Tableau, PowerBI, or similar).
• Statistical analysis software/applications (such as Excel, SPSS, and/or R, etc.).
• Reporting platforms, data development environments, and systems used to support automated and operational reporting (such as SSRS, SQL Report Builder).
• Survey design tools (such as Survey Monkey).

Skill In:

• Writing or understanding complex data queries; creating tables, views, stored procedures, and indexes
• Analyzing large, complex datasets with attention to detail and accuracy
• Translating requests for information into concise questions, identifying the data needed to answer those questions, and presenting results clearly.
• Creating reports and managing user access to reports.
• Engaging stakeholders in data, regardless of their previous experience or knowledge of underlying concepts
• Interpreting applicable laws, regulations, and policies accurately.
• Fostering a climate of belonging through awareness and responsiveness.
• Handling sensitive situations using sound independent judgment within legal guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all organizational levels.
• Collaborating with or leading groups of people in various situations including open discussion, training sessions, workgroups, and committees.
• Time management, multitasking, and coordinating outcomes/activities with multiple partners.
• Effectively communicating with individuals at all levels.

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Conditions of Employment

Physical Work Environment:

The College provides services both online and in-person. This position has been approved for fully or partially remote work. Fully remote employees will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. If working on campus, this position will require the ability to work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus, using the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means. Ability to work weekends and evenings when appropriate or needed is required.

Terms Of Employment/Salary:

• This is a full-time administrative/exempt annually contracted position.
• Initial salary placement determined by the College dependent upon education/experience.
• Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.

Required Materials

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• NEOGOV online application and supplemental question.
• Cover letter describing relevant knowledge, skills, and characteristics that align with the needs of the position.
• Current resume.
• Transcripts required upon hire.

Please Note:

• Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application.
• If you are chosen to move forward in this recruitment, you will be notified via email to the address listed in your application (make sure to check spam/junk folders).

Other Conditions:

Shoreline College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit: https://www.shoreline.edu/about-shoreline/non-discrimination.aspx.

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@shoreline.edu.

In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.

In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Shoreline College does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.

Faculty positions are represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950.

Classified positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPT, CLASSIFIED, AND FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS

• See bottom for Part-Time Faculty Benefits Information

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Flexible Medical Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Optional SRA Tax Annuities
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Optional Home/Auto Insurance with Liberty Mutual
• Optional Credit Union participation
• Optional GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
• Tuition Waiver
• Various Professional Development & Wellness Programs

Health Insurance

Employee premiums for health insurance range depending on the plan and dependents covered.

• Two options for standard managed-care plans
• One value managed-care plan
• Three preferred provider options
• Two CDHP options

Dental Insurance

Employees have three dental plans to choose from.

• Two managed-care dental plan
• One preferred provider dental plan

Life Insurance

Life Insurance overview:

• $35,000 basic coverage and $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost to the employee
• Optional coverage for spouse, children, supplemental, optional, and additional accidental death and dismemberment coverage - all at additional cost to the employee

Long-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance overview:

• Basic Coverage: 90 day waiting period, $240 per month maximum
• Optional Coverage: 90+ day waiting period, 60% of gross pay - tax free (retirement plan still continues)

Retirement Plans

• Public Employees Retirement System Plan 2 or Plan 3. Classified and civil service positions eligible to participate.
• Teachers Retirement System (TRS) - Plan 3. Available for those who have been enrolled and vested in the past
• State Board Retirement Plan administered through TIAA-CREF - full time faculty and administrative/exempt positions eligible to participate.

The Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) manages health, dental, life, and long term disability insurance. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services administers Shoreline's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS

A part time faculty member becomes eligible for benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Spring and fall quarters are considered consecutive quarters for benefits eligibility. Half time is determined based on each institutions definition of full time.

A part time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options.

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What does it mean to you to actively contribute to a working and learning environment where people from all backgrounds feel valued, respected, and supported? How does this inform your approach to institutional research?

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Employer Shoreline Community College

Address 16101 Greenwood Avenue North

Shoreline, Washington, 98133

Website http://www.shoreline.edu/hr/default.aspx