Student Success Analyst, Institutional Research & Academic Analytics

Job Details

Job Title: Student Success Analyst, Institutional Research & Academic Analytics

Posting Start Date: 6/11/26

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

About the Office of Institutional Research & Academic Analytics

The mission of the Office of Institutional Research & Academic Analytics is to collect, coordinate, research, validate, report, analyze, and interpret data about the University of Cincinnati. The office coordinates many of the federal, state, and other mandatory reporting requirements and provides routine and ad-hoc reports and analyses to executive management and across the University to assist in informed decision-making.

The Student Success Analyst will report to the Director of Student Success and Research Analytics, as part of the Academic Analytics team. The key functions of this team are:

• Analyzing trends using historical data, market trends, scholarship modeling, and other relevant bodies of information to create predictive enrollment models and recruitment optimization recommendations.
• Supporting student recruitment and student success research by leveraging analytic expertise and best-in-class products vis data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Providing expertise in using mixed methods (quantitative/qualitative), survey methodology, and online data collection platforms, such as Qualtrics.

This position will have a hybrid work arrangement.

Job Overview

Apply statistical, predictive, and qualitative methods to support data-informed decision-making across student success, enrollment management, and institutional planning. Develop models, analytical tools, and visualizations that surface actionable insights for practitioners and leaders within the Provost Office and across the University. Translate complex analytics into accessible intelligence that supports the full student journey from enrolment to graduation.

Essential Functions

• Develop and apply statistical and predictive models (e.g., regression, classification, forecasting) to support institutional priorities including student retention, enrolment, and scholarship strategy.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in large institutional datasets, with an emphasis on student success outcomes.
• Partner with academic and administrative units to deliver practitioner-facing analytics, presenting findings in formats that are accessible, actionable, and appropriate for non-technical audiences including advisors, program staff, and college leadership.
• Incorporate qualitative methods (e.g., survey analysis, interview synthesis, thematic coding) alongside quantitative approaches to provide richer context for student success and recruitment questions.
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and data visualizations for internal stakeholders and leadership; publish outputs appropriate for web-based dissemination.
• Collaborate with Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) and data governance teams to access, transform, and validate data needed for analysis.
• Connect data across multiple sources and phases of the student lifecycle — admissions, advising, academic performance, and post-graduation outcomes — to support integrated, evidence-based planning.
• Track and standardize key performance indicators related to student success, enrolment, and recruitment initiatives.
• Employ third-party data resources (e.g., National Student Clearinghouse, ACT, College Board) to contextualize institutional trends and support benchmarking.
• Maintain documentation for models, analytical workflows, and data definitions to support transparency and reproducibility.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative or data-intensive field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related social science discipline with a strong analytical component.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of relevant experience in data analysis or applied analytics, including demonstrated proficiency in R or another analytical programming language (Python, SAS, or SQL) and experience developing reports or models from large datasets.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Higher education or institutional research experience
• Experience with student success, retention, or enrolment analytics
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with qualitative research methods or mixed-methods analytical approaches
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts or tools and interest in expanding into applied ML work
• Exposure to cloud data environments or warehouse platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery)

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. UC Benefits Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status.

Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: starting at $73,000 (may be higher based on experience and qualifications)

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

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