IR Analyst / Sr. IR Analyst / Lead IR Analyst

Do you enjoy working with data—analyzing, interpreting, and turning information into insight? Join the Institutional Research team as our next IR Analyst!

This position is available at Grade 79, 80, or 81, depending on experience. The role can be based in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau and offers flexibility for either a fully in-office or hybrid work arrangement.

As our Institutional Research (IR) Analyst, you will gather and synthesize raw data and context from a variety of sources, producing and communicating information in multiple ways to highlight and inform operations, policy decisions and key stakeholders. You will be joining an enthusiastic, supportive team that is committed to serving students and the university community through delivery of timely, understandable and relevant insights.

The IR Analyst will develop professional work products such as data visualizations, analyses and outcome assessment information working with stakeholders at UAA, UAF, UAS, and the State of Alaska. See www.alaska.edu/ir/ to find out more about our mission and current projects.

You will have the flexibility to work in-person or hybrid within Alaska, and the option of formalizing an individual career development plan for professional advancement within the department. The position will be hired as a Research Professional 2, 3, or 4 level, depending on qualifications, skills, and experience.

To thrive in this role, an applicant should bring a strong quantitative and research background, demonstrated experience formulating and communicating analysis and key findings, as well as demonstrated proficiency in Excel, SQL, statistical analysis, and data visualization tools. Success in this position requires the ability to systematically synthesize and apply new technical skills alongside policy evaluation. Design and automate data retrieval and reporting processes, develop standardized reports, and conduct in-depth analyses to turn raw data into information, informing institutional decision-making. The ideal candidate will be adept at working with multiple complex data systems such as Banner, comfortable preparing responses to external data requests and surveys, and skilled in synthesizing findings into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences. Strong demonstrated collaboration and communication abilities are essential, as the role involves cross-functional teamwork, training support, and the development of reporting tools and documentation for use across the university system.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, you must:
A) have prior experience and demonstrate proficiency in the following, using appropriate tools: creating complex spreadsheets (i.e., Excel), data extraction and cleansing (i.e., SQL), statistical analysis and data visualization (i.e., R, SAS, Excel).

AND

B) hold a baccalaureate degree with an analytical focus (statistics, math, economics, or other quantitative discipline OR have at least 1 year of demonstrated, direct experience conducting institutional, operational, or policy research.

Position Details:

This position can be located in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau and offers workplace flexibility with a fully in-office or hybrid workspace. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package.  UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, Grade 79, 80, or 81, based on education and experience.

This position is open until filled. Review of applicants will begin immediately. To ensure full consideration, you must submit a complete application by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time, on July 6, 2025. 

Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

✍️ As part of your complete application, please submit the following to ensure consideration: A cover letter, resume, two work product examples demonstrating your relevant experience as it relates to this position, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application. Applicants will be given advance notice before references are contacted. (Applications that do not include all items will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.) ✍️

📃To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Terra Preslan, UA System Office HR Coordinator, at ua-so-hr@alaska.edu or 907-450-8261.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.