New

Institutional Analyst

North Carolina State University

Commensurate with education and experience

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Feb 18, 2026

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194493EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Institutional Analyst
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule	Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (additional work outside of standard hours may be required due to business needs)
Job Location	Raleigh, North Carolina
Department	University Data and Analytics
About the Department	University Data and Analytics ( UDA) is NC State's institutional research office and the responsible unit for university-level data and analytics. UDA drives effective institutional planning, management, and accountability by: Empowering leaders and decision makers with the accurate, timely, and actionable information needed to advance the university's mission. Maximizing the value and availability of institutional data resources for the broader NC State community. Providing NC State's stakeholders, partners, and external organizations with official university data.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account Retirement Programs Disability Plans Life Insurance Accident Plan Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs 12 Holidays Each Year Tuition and Academic Assistance And so much more! Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties	The Institutional Analyst position is part of the Institutional Reporting team in University Data and Analytics ( UDA). The Institutional Analyst works with other UDA teams to support and enhance comprehensive reporting and decision support for the university community, leadership, and other stakeholders. The Institutional Analyst should have a broad understanding of higher education and the collection, interpretation, and analysis of institutional data. The Institutional Analyst will provide timely and accurate information to university stakeholders by performing a variety of institutional reporting activities in collaboration with other UDA members. The Institutional Analyst provides analysis and interpretation of the data; promotes accuracy, integrity and consistency of data and data products; and effectively reports and communicates information to a variety of constituents. The ideal candidate will have experience in the phases of enterprise data life cycles in higher education, including data acquisition, cleaning and processing, documentation, data validation and analysis, presentation, and user support. Specific duties of the position include: Support the reporting and analysis needs of campus stakeholders, which may include activities such as fulfilling campus routine and ad-hoc data requests and preparation of related summaries and reports. Respond to federal and state reporting, national rankings and national study requirements throughout the year. Support reporting requirements by understanding the content, format, and data definitions of reporting entities, as well as institutional data and related products. Conduct data analysis and produce reports for internal and external constituencies that accurately aggregates, summarizes, and conveys NC State's student, curriculum, employee, and other institutional data. Develop, streamline, and automate processes for managing, maintaining, and producing data and analytic reports. Routinely update standardized information resources such as reports, websites, or dashboards. Create documentation for all programs, processes, datasets, reports, and analytical products. Support users of UDA's data and analytical products through development and maintenance of effective and efficient programming, in addition to high quality user-friendly documentation and instructions. Serve as a resource and point of contact to campus constituents regarding UDA reporting products. Conduct data validation and data quality reviews of reports and institutional data.
Other Responsibilities	Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's degree and at least one year of relevant experienceOR Bachelor's degree with at least two years of relevant experience OR An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications	Experience with analytics-related programming languages (such as SAS, SQL) Experience with data visualizations (such as Power BI, SAS VA, Tableau) Experience with querying, transforming, and analyzing data to produce usable information Ability to understand and work with complex, cross-functional data Ability to create and update analytics-related documentation Ability to ensure data accuracy, quality, and integrity Strong communication skills and ability to understand the needs of administration and the university community Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Ability to follow security procedures and work with secure/confidential data Self-motivated, with high standards for rigorous and detailed work Ability to collaborate with others and to work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications	At least one to two years of professional experience working with data to produce reports, dashboards, or perform data analysis At least one to two years of professional experience with analytics-related languages (such as SAS, SQL) Experience in higher education in a professional role utilizing or handling university data
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	02/18/2026
Anticipated Close Date	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please complete the required application fully and attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00108767
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	310101 - University Data and Analytics
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.