"Alerted.org

Analyst, Research Nampa - Staff

Opened: Jul 25 2025 MST

Anticipated Close Date: Aug 15 2025 MST

Reports To:

Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness

Position Status:

FT - Full-Time

Posted Pay Range:

$60,678.00 - $75,848.00

Drive Data-Informed Decisions as a Research Analyst at CWI!

Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful insights that support student success and institutional strategy? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking a Research Analyst to lead reporting, analytics, and research efforts that inform decision-making across the college.

Why Join CWI?

At CWI, we believe in the power of data to shape the future of education. As a Research Analyst, you’ll collaborate with departments across campus to deliver high-impact reports, uncover trends, and support compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.

Benefits:

CWI offers one of the most affordable and comprehensive benefits packages in higher education, including:

+ Premium healthcare plans

+ 11%+ employer retirement contributions

+ Tuition discounts

+ Generous personal leave

+ Opportunities for professional development

Strategic Research & Reporting Leadership:

+ Conduct independent research and data analysis using ERP systems and external sources

+ Develop and optimize data models to support student success and institutional reporting

+ Deliver insights that inform strategic planning and operational improvements

Impactful Work in Higher Education:

+ Generate federal and state regulatory reports, including Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Perkins

+ Provide recommendations based on data trends and predictive analytics

+ Support survey development and market research initiatives

Collaborative & Technology-Driven Environment:

+ Work closely with stakeholders across departments to coordinate research efforts

+ Provide training and technical support for reporting tools and solutions

+ Ensure data governance compliance and promote data-informed decision-making

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Reporting

+ Extract, validate, and analyze data from ERP and external sources

+ Present findings in clear, visual, and written formats

+ Create recurring and ad hoc reports for internal and external audiences

Predictive Analytics & Research

+ Conduct data mining and statistical analysis to identify trends

+ Support survey development and market research using various platforms

+ Recommend strategic improvements based on findings

Collaboration & Support

+ Coordinate with departments to align reporting with institutional goals

+ Provide training and support for BI tools and reporting systems

+ Ensure compliance with data governance policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For:

+ Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience

+ 2–3 years of experience using BI tools such as SAP Web Intelligence, Tableau, Power BI, Power Pivot, or advanced Excel and SQL

+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and interpret complex data

+ Experience querying data warehouses using SQL (preferred)

+ Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills, including data presentation

+ Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams

Additional Instructions For Applicants:

Most positions at CWI are in-person and based on campus. While some roles may allow up to two remote workdays per week, eligibility for remote work is determined on a case-by-case basis at the hiring manager's discretion. All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.