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Institutional Analyst

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
May 27, 2026
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Closing Date:

06/03/2026 Type of Position:Institutional Analytics and Insights

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No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:Strategic Analytics & Insights

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Summary of Job Duties:The Institutional Analyst is responsible for extracting, analyzing, and validating data from student, administrative, and other institutional systems to support reporting and decision-making needs.

The primary responsibilities of this role include the preparation and submission of external surveys (e.g., U.S. News Best Colleges, Peterson's, Princeton Review, and others), as well as the development and maintenance of recurring institutional reports published on the team website as official reporting. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of externally reported institutional data.

This position requires strong communication and collaboration skills, as the analyst works closely with departments across campus to collect, validate, and reconcile data used in reporting. The analyst is expected to clearly communicate data issues, assist in identifying root causes, and support resolution efforts to improve overall data quality.

This role may also contribute to the development and maintenance of various Power BI reports to support the ongoing transition from static reporting to dynamic and visual storytelling dashboards for campus stakeholders, leadership, and external audiences.

A foundational understanding of SQL is required, including the ability to write queries of moderate complexity to extract and analyze data. In addition to ongoing reporting responsibilities, this role will fulfill ad hoc data requests and perform other analytical tasks as needed to support institutional priorities. This position may also provide limited support for required federal reporting processes as needed.

Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with other departments to collect and validate data for inclusion in external surveys and reporting.
* Prepare and submit external surveys in a timely and accurate manner.
* Create, maintain, and prepare official institutional reports for publication in various formats on the team website.
* Communicate data issues clearly and in a timely manner, assisting stakeholders in identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of reports and dashboards to support data access and storytelling.
* Maintain clear, concise, and effective documentation related to reporting processes, definitions, and methodologies.
* Provide support for federal reporting activities, as needed, including data validation and preparation tasks.
* Respond to ad hoc data requests and perform additional analyses to support institutional research and decision-making.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

  • Experience with and foundational proficiency in SQL, including the ability to join multiple datasets and manipulate data to produce accurate outputs

  • Experience with and demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and support data quality efforts

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least three years of experience working with data, reporting, and/or analytics

  • Experience working in a higher education environment

  • Experience with reporting, analytics, and/or business intelligence tools

  • Familiarity with state or federal reporting requirements in higher education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, translating complex concepts into clear, understandable information

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented environment

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$57,000 - $62,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes
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