What are the responsibilities and job description for the Institutional Research Analyst position at Appalachian State University?
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| Position Title | Institutional Research Analyst |
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| Location | Boone, NC |
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| Position Number | 026471 |
| Department | Institutional Research & Planning - 210000 |
Position Summary Information
| Primary Purpose | The Institutional Research Analyst position is part of the Strategic Analytics & Institutional Research team in Institutional Research, Assessment & Planning (IRAP) at Appalachian State University. The Institutional Research Analyst is responsible for managing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting data for internal and external stakeholders. The Institutional Research Analyst should have a broad understanding of higher education and the collection, interpretation, and analysis of institutional data. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | Master's degree and at least one year of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree with at least three years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities include:
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| License/Certification Required | |
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| Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Data reporting responsibilities include student, course and financial aid snapshots for the UNC System Office Student DataMart, IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and a variety of external surveys and rankings. This position will work collaboratively with many key contacts across the university, at the UNC System Office and externally to ensure data and reporting needs are met. This position also works closely with other analysts in IRAP for various data & reporting projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
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| Type of Position | Full Time Position |
| Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty |
| VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. |
| Appointment Type | 1.0 |
| Work Schedule/Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Number of Hours Per Week | 40 |
| Number of Months Per Year | 12 |
| Mandatory Staff | No |
| Suggested Salary Range | Commensurate with experience |
| Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. |
Posting Details Information
| Posting Date | 09/29/2026 |
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| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Evaluation of Applications Begins | 10/13/2026 |
| Proposed Date of Hire | 01/01/2027 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please submit these items:
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| Search Chair Name | Amanda Harper |
| Search Chair Email | harperal@appstate.edu |
| Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56420 |
| Posting Number | 201501858P |
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.