Research & Planning Analyst

Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Learn more about Boise State and the City of Boise at https://go.boisestate.edu/join-our-team/.

• Develop and deliver College and School-specific reports of the metrics used in the University’s incentive-based budget model.
• Develop enrollment projections, conduct sensitivity or what-if analyses, and estimates.
• Employ quantitative and qualitative research methods to complete additional data analyses to answer strategic, tactical, structured or unstructured business questions.
• Regularly conduct post-implementation reviews of the budget model; monitor, analyze, and report on the impact of the budget model on various outcomes.
• Develop reports, data visualizations, and communications relevant to the budget model
• Prepare written reports, visual data displays, and other types of presentations to assist in communicating budget model data and analyses to a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
• Engage in data quality, documentation, and process improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the culture of a data-driven university, serve on committees and workgroups as assigned, participate in professional development, and perform other duties as assigned.

• The ability to develop and maintain strong collegial working relationships within the unit and across campus units.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to represent end-user needs.
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly verbally and in written, numerical, and graphical forms.
• Ability to work as part of a team of professionals and collaboratively with diverse groups of people.

• The position also requires: a high level of accuracy, extraordinary attention to details, solid proofreading skills, ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines, and adherence to ethical and legal standards in institutional research.

• Bachelor’s degree required in social sciences, business, economics, mathematics or a related field plus five years of professional experience in a role that requires skills similar to those described in the essential duties for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social science, business, economics, higher education administration, statistics, or other relevant field.
• Professional experience applying analytical and problem solving skills, including demonstrated skills in social science research methods and analysis.

• Proficiency in data exploration, extraction, and analysis including working with statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, SPSS), programming languages (e.g., SQL, SAS), and PeopleSoft or other enterprise reporting system.
• Experience in institutional research, functional data area, or other higher education analysis and reporting.

Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://hrs.boisestate.edu/benefits/.