General summary/purpose:

The Institutional Research Analyst (IRA) supports the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences’ institutional research function of capturing, analyzing, and interpreting data on faculty, students, courses, curriculum, and other critical academic information for school and university leadership. The Analyst collects, refines, and curates data from internal information systems and surveys and presents the research results in a clear, concise, and compelling fashion.

The IRA will have the skills to lead research initiatives that answer important strategic questions. This will involve developing clear research objectives and questions; working with administration, faculty, and staff from the school to collect and refine data; producing descriptive and inferential analyses; summarizing findings in written and graphical reports; and presenting results to audiences. Works collaboratively with university and school departments, the Office of Institutional Research, IT, and administrative units. The Analyst serves as the school’s data steward for information on academics and supports standard data reporting requirements. The Institutional Research Analyst reports directly to the Sr. Associate Dean for Strategy and Chief of Staff at the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences.

Specific duties & responsibilities:

Institutional Research Activities

• Identifies sources for information and coordinates reporting efforts and accuracy of data.

• Investigates known and potential data problems in information systems used at the school.

• Responds to recurring ad hoc data requests from university executive, academic, and administrative offices.

• Independently analyzes data writes narrative reports and creates original charts, graphs, and tables using graphics, spreadsheets, and word processing software.

• Supports the school’s leadership decision-making by extracting and statistically analyzing school data and presenting findings.

• Identifies trends, opportunities, and concerns through data analysis.

• Determines plan of action, establishes timelines, and monitors task completion of Institutional Research projects.

• Updates appropriate staff with project information via written and oral presentations when necessary.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate and consistent analyses

• Excellent organization and documentation skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills

• Discretion to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and/or personal information

• Command of terms, definitions, standards, and sources of information in higher education

• Strong technical skills and programming experience with analytical tools (e.g., SPSS, Power BI, Tableau)

• Advanced skills with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.

• One year experience.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Institutional Research Analyst

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC

Starting Salary Range: $47,500 - $65,400 - $83,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus

Department name: ​​​​​​​Dean Office of

Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.