North East Association for Institutional Research

Institutional Research Analyst Programmer

Employer Info:

Western Oregon University

http://www.wou.edu
Job Name
Institutional Research Analyst Programmer
Posting Date
01/15/2026
Brief Description
The Office of Institutional Research is seeking an IR Analyst Programmer to serve as a key technical leader within the Office of Institutional Research.
Job Category
Institutional Research
Job Type
Full-Time
Education Level Required
High School/GED
Location City
Monmouth, OR 97361, United states
How to Apply
https://wou.edu/hr/employment/employment-application-form-classified-positions/
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Job Details
This role is responsible for designing and managing the office’s institutional data warehouse environment, including the analysis, design, modification, testing, installation, and maintenance of application programs, integrated systems, and database solutions. The incumbent leads the architecture and development of data warehouse structures, oversee ETL processes for efficient data integration, and ensures data integrity, performance, and usability. This position provides expertise in Ellucian Banner and the Ellucian Operational Data Store (ODS), serving as the lead for database creation, management, and optimization to deliver reliable, accessible, and actionable data for institutional reporting and analytics. 

Required Qualifications: Please ensure your application materials clearly demonstrate how you meet the following: ● High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) ● 3-5 years of progressive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or database management in a higher education environment. A minimum of five years of progressive experience is required for advanced technical skills. ● Substantial experience with Ellucian Banner and the Ellucian Operational Data Store (ODS). Demonstrated ability to extract, integrate, and model data from these systems. ● Expertise in SQL programming and experience with enterprise RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL ● Server, or PostgreSQL). Demonstrated ability to write efficient and complex SQL queries. ● Strong knowledge of business intelligence (BI) tools such as Cognos, Power BI, or Tableau.Preferred experience utilizing Cognos Framework Manager or Power BI Dataflows ● Proven experience in data warehouse modeling, database design, and ETL processes. Demonstrated ability to design and implement robust data solutions. ● Demonstrated ability to manage secure databases and uphold institutional data privacy standards.Knowledge of relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., FERPA). ● Developed analytical skills: Ability to diagnose complex data issues and derive insights. ● Effective communication skills:Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. ● Developed documentation skills Ability to create comprehensive technical and user documentation.