Institutional Effectiveness Analyst

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Job Description:

Institutional Effectiveness Analyst 

Position: Western Colorado University welcomes applications for the full-time position of Institutional Effective Analyst, who will report to the Director of the Office of Intuitional Effectiveness and Planning and join a collaborative remote team of colleagues.  The vision of the office is to be a transformative force at Western Colorado University that drives excellence and innovation in liberal arts higher education by fostering a culture of evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and proactive strategic management. While this position has a remote option, candidates are welcome to join the local Western community and work on campus.  

Responsibilities:  The Institutional Effectiveness Analyst supports institutional planning, decision-making, and compliance by collecting, cleaning/validating, analyzing, and reporting data related to student outcomes, enrollment trends, academic programs, and strategic initiatives. This position supports surveys, research projects, and strategic planning by creating reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using tools like Excel, Power BI, and Workday. This role offers hands-on experience with institutional databases, reporting tools, and research methodologies in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.   

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics or related field.  Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerBI and basic programming languages (e.g. R, Python or SQL). Strong quantitative and analytical skills, written and oral skills, ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences, detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Experience with creating and/or managing databases.  

Preferred Qualifications: M.S. Degree in Data Analytics. Experience with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or other data visualization tools. Knowledge of institutional research processes or experience in higher education setting, understanding of data governance and FERPA compliance. Experience with creating and/or managing interactive data dashboards.  Working with collaborative and archival databases.   A minimum of a year of higher education administrative experience.  

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 annually.  This position is FLSA exempt.  Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years. 

How to Apply:  Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Ginny Hayes, Director of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, resume, and contact information for three relevant references.  

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 

Please direct questions to search committee chair OIEP Director Ginny Hayes at ghayes@western.edu . 

Application deadline is August 24, 2025 at 11:59PM (MDT)  

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte 

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university. 

Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.

 
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS