Survey Methodologist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
EHRA1051P
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/33371
Classification Title
Manager
Working Title
Survey and Reporting Manager - #004291
Department
Institutional Plan & Effectiveness
Anticipated Hiring Range
Based on qualifications/experience, internal equity, and departmental budget restrictions.
About WCU
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:
• 2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
• 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.
Position Summary
The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).
The Survey and Reporting Manager provides high-level technical and analytical support for the Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness (OIPE). This position serves as the University's Qualtrics Brand Administrator, overseeing the enterprise-level survey platform and providing expert consultation on survey methodology, design, and analysis for campus stakeholders.
Additionally, the Manager serves as the IPEDS Keyholder, liaising with the UNC System Office IPEDS reporting coordinator to ensure the accuracy and timely submission of federal compliance data. By managing the Student Course Survey process, coordinating recurring external reporting and benchmarking surveys, and leading institutional survey research initiatives, this role translates complex data into actionable insights that support accreditation, accountability, program review, and strategic decision-making.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Survey Methodology: Professional-level knowledge of survey design, sampling, validity, and bias mitigation.
• Data Governance & Integrity: Ability to manage sensitive institutional data with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Regulatory & External Reporting Knowledge: Understanding of federal, system-level, accreditation, and external survey reporting requirements and timelines.
• Communication & Consultation: Ability to translate complex analyses into clear written and verbal communication for diverse stakeholders.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple recurring, deadline-driven reporting cycles simultaneously with ad hoc analytical requests.
Minimum Qualifications

• Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.
• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment (e.g., Statistics, Social Sciences, Educational Research, Data Science, or Information Systems), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research, survey administration, data analysis, or a closely related field, preferably within higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field with coursework in quantitative research methods or statistics.
• Demonstrated experience as a Qualtrics Brand Administrator or advanced user.
• Experience coordinating IPEDS reporting cycles and/or recurring external benchmarking or rankings-related surveys.
• Proficiency in querying relational databases (e.g., Ellucian Banner using SQL or SAS) and using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Posting Text
Open Date
03/17/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.
For questions or additional information please contact Tim Metz at tdmetz@email.wcu.edu
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.