Research Analyst

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Research Analyst Opportunity

Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges for 2025, is excited to announce a full-time opportunity for the position of Research Analyst - P02941 with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.

We are seeking a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.

What You’ll Do

The Research Analyst, reporting to the Director of Institutional Research and Planning within the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, leads data and reporting projects to support institutional decision-making and student success initiatives. Primary responsibilities include coordinating internal and external data requests, conducting analyses, developing reports to monitor at-risk students, and supporting users across the college in accessing, interpreting, and utilizing data.

Day-to-day, You’ll Be Responsible For

• Develop, maintain, and deliver scheduled reports for key functional areas of the college. Produce and validate recurring internal reports. Provide data and reporting support for Institutional Effectiveness initiatives, including accreditation, assessment, and strategic planning efforts.
• Conduct analyses to support institutional decision-making, program evaluation, and student success initiatives. Interpret and clearly communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences through tables, visualizations, and narrative summaries.
• Design, build, and maintain operational and analytical reports and dashboards in Workday and other reporting platforms. Perform ongoing report maintenance, validation, and documentation to ensure reliability following system updates or data changes.
• Develop, enhance, and support Power BI reports and dashboards for institutional leadership, departments, and public-facing use where appropriate. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, translate business questions into technical specifications, and implement effective data visualizations.
• Respond to ad hoc data requests from internal and external stakeholders, including time-sensitive and high-visibility requests. Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent requests while ensuring data accuracy and maintaining documentation. Demonstrate responsiveness by promptly acknowledging requests, initiating work efficiently, and communicating progress and delivery expectations.
• Maintain detailed process documentation, submission records, and audit trails for compliance and continuity. Ensure accuracy, thoroughness, consistency, and timeliness of all reports through standardized definitions and documented processes. Review and refine reporting processes to improve efficiency, clarity, and usefulness to stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Research, Analysis, or Computing from an accredited college or university, and four (4) years of closely related experience; or a combination of education and/or experience.
• General knowledge of accreditation and experience with institutional research are a plus.
• Working knowledge of Power BI, relational databases, and experience accessing enterprise data in a data warehouse is also preferred.
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Tallahassee State College, We’re Not Just Shaping The Leaders Of Tomorrow – We Are Committed To Fostering The Growth And Development Of Every Team Member. As Part Of Our College Community, You’ll Enjoy

• A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success.
• A culture that champions continuous improvement, where students and staff alike are valued and empowered.
• A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
  
  

What We Offer

We offer more than just a competitive salary of $52,597.55 - $56,805.35 annually. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.
• A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
• Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
• Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.
  
  

Please visit the College's Benefits site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities

A Little About Us

Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.