Institutional Research Analyst, Department of Institutional Effectiveness and Quality Improvement

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Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the maintenance and support of data sharing through web sites, dashboards, and cloud-based systems; data collection through Workday, Prism, Tableau, Data Warehouse, and surveys etc.
• Perform data analyses to determine trends, discern patterns, and draw conclusions.
• Work with end-users to determine data needs and configure systems to gather and provide that data.
• Conduct statistical analyses supporting the university needs including trend, regression, and probability analyses.
• Assist in the configuration and maintenance of data systems: Workday, Tableau, Data Warehouse and associated set of back-end databases and spreadsheets.
• Assist with maintaining Federal and State Accountability Reporting (IPEDS, KBOR, Common Data Set, Factbook, etc.; additional ranking agencies and accrediting bodies)
• Assist in coordinating and collecting data from course surveys, on-line forms, and other surveys.
• Assist in training end-users to use the above data systems effectively.
• Assist in the coordination and completion of U.S. News and World Reports national statistical surveys, and assist with completing peer assessment surveys for the university each spring and fall and assist with reporting outcomes.
• Assist in the coordination and completion of the Common Data Set.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• No hire / fire authority.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in information assurance management, computer science and technology, or related field, plus a minimum of two years of related experience.  Experience must include performing data management within institutions of higher education.  Must have experience utilizing SQL to write complex queries and manage data across different database systems.  Must have experience with ETL and data modeling to pull data from various sources and transform data into a usable format. Must have experience utilizing Tableau or similar tool to create visuals and communicate insights gleaned from data to a non-technical audience. Must have experience providing skills development workshops and one-on-one training.

Appointment Date: The position begins in July 2026. 

Application Deadline: Priority deadline for review is July 3, 2026. Review of applications will begin right away and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Qualified candidates must submit the following documents:

• Cover letter describing your qualifications and successes with respect to the listed qualifications
• CV
• Contact information for three professional references

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name: Kristi Mills 

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 785-628-4388

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination: FHSU is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.