Classified Ad Title:
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Institutional Research Analyst 2

Post Date
7/20/2026

Expiration Date
8/21/2026

Details:
The Office of Institutional Research and Strategic Analysis (IRSA) is looking for an individual who will support the units mission of providing accurate and timely data to inform decision-making on campus. IRSA has enhanced our reporting and business intelligence capabilities and is searching for a candidate with proven experience conducting research in higher education and developing Power BI reports. This position will become the primary lead for reporting IRSAs employee data. A review of applications will occur no later than mid-August.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Conducts descriptive studies and produces ad-hoc reports pertaining to faculty, students, staff, and the instructional process. (40%).
-Assists in the collection and reporting of university data to state and federal agencies, benchmarking studies, data exchanges, other external survey organizations, and with production of the Fact Book. (20%).
-Create and maintain Power BI dashboards. (20%).
-Assists in the creation and maintenance of internal OIRA data. (10%).
-Identifies, designs, and conducts complex analytical studies and projects. (10%).



Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
-Masters degree in higher education, educational research, behavioral sciences, business, computer science or related fields plus 2 or more years analytical / reporting experience
-Two years experience developing Power BI reports
-Two years experience writing SQL code

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
-Ability to write complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze datasets
-Expertise in using Power BI (and other MS technologies) to create reporting solutions
-Ability to apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills
-Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
-Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
-Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
-Analytical / reporting experience in an institution of higher education
-Knowledge of the field of Institutional Research
-Familiarity with Banner Student systems


Comments:
Work Location: In-office (Knoxville, TN) with opportunity for some days/week working remotely.
Anticipated hiring range: $75,000 - $80,000. Excellent benefits.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without the need for current or future employment sponsorship.

Please submit a resume and cover letter through the online application and have 3 references (one should be your most recent supervisor) prepared to share when requested. Apply here: https://fa-ewlq-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/job/9061


Employer:
Univ. of Tennessee Inst. Research and Strategic Analysis
Contact:
Jim Lenio, Director

Email:
jlenio@utk.edu

Website:
irsa.utk.edu