Institutional Research Analyst Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the institutional research analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for ongoing data collection and analysis using the university’s enterprise data systems and statistics for a variety of reports to be provided to leaderships, constituents, and stakeholders.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in analysis using an integrated relational database environment, preferred
• Experience with Tableau software (or similar visualization software) strongly preferred
• Experience in developing and making presentations
• R programming language for statistical analysis and graphics
• Web reporting using PHP, Javascript, HTML, and CSS
• Knowledge of data systems, definitions and procedures
• Knowledge of statistical and analytical survey instruments, protocols and procedures
• Strong interest and aptitude in data analysis

In response to your job posting for institutional research analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for data support to various MBHP research projects, program evaluations, and outcome studies from inception through conclusion, including conducting literature reviews, assisting with project design, creating a data analytic plan, developing data collection instruments, gathering data and monitoring data collection activities, data analysis, data interpretation, and report writing.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of programming in SAS (preferred) or SPSS
• Experience in consultative and advising relationships with academic units is preferred
• Knowledge of best practices in survey methodology
• Extensive knowledge of reporting programs such as Business Objects
• Experience using SAS and Tableau preferred
• General knowledge in data collection and analysis techniques
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Information management experience, including database programming
• A willingness and passion to learn new hardware/software systems which are consistent with duties

Please consider me for the institutional research analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical support for data collection activities working closely with data collection staff to monitor data collection and carry out quality control (QC) activities.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrated experience delivering data models of complex data sets that are accurate and responsive
• Experience working with Financial, Student, and HR data in a higher education environment
• Experience working with Research-related financial data at a Research 1 institution
• Knowledge of university processes and multiple administrative system (Peoplesoft Human Capital Management & Campus Solutions, Kuali Financials & Coeus)
• Demonstrated expertise in R, Python, or SPSS for data management and analysis, including working with metadata
• Knowledge of, exposure to, and deep interest in higher education
• Knowledge of and familiarity with higher education enterprise data systems, and means of extracting data from them
• Principal investigator on a sizable research project from start to finish, including design, data collection, troubleshooting, analysis, and reporting

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the institutional research analyst position.

Previously, I was responsible for inputs for data collection calendar and planning for data collection with Data Collectors.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Responsibility for management of large databases, including data integrity assessment and resolution, naming protocols, layered file management, storage and retrieval protocols, and maintaining security and confidentiality arrangements
• Thorough knowledge of descriptive statistics (frequencies, cross-tabulation, and means/medians)
• Knowledge of institutional research techniques preferred
• Experience with advanced research methods, statistical techniques and quantitative methods preferred
• Proficiency with SQL or advanced reporting and analysis software, such as Cognos or SAS
• Experience working in an institutional research office
• Experience supporting inclusive excellence and diversity initiatives
• Proficiency with a programming language, such as Python or R, is strongly preferred

In response to your job posting for institutional research analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for program-level direction to study coordinators on the development of protocols, SOP/MOPs, data collection procedures, clinical and data quality management plans, data collection instruments, and training materials.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Proficient in a business intelligence software such as Tableau, and/or a statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, or R
• Work under limited supervision and follow through on assignments
• Think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational culture and work products
• Present effectively a wide-range of data visually for diverse audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other applications software
• Knowledge and experience in writing queries and functions in SQL
• Experience with Ellucian Banner or similar higher education data information system
• Working knowledge of descriptive and basic inferential statistics