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Classification Title Research Analysis Specialist Working Title Survey Research Associate Hire Types Staff Division Research and Planning Department Research and Planning Unit Research and Planning Location Bloomington FLSA Non-Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE 1.0 Employment Condition Unlimited Work Shift Day Shift Work Schedule/Hours/Days 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
Posting Details Salary Minimum Hourly $26.64; Annually $55,624 Salary Maximum Hourly $39.06; Annually $81,557 Salary Type Hourly Bargaining Unit/Plan 214, MAPE Job Description We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
THE POSITION
This position conducts educational and institutional research to facilitate data-informed decision-making and support student success and institutional effectiveness at the college. This position will be responsible for administering the institution's ongoing surveys, designing and implementing new surveys, analyzing survey data and disseminating the findings of Survey Research. This position will also provide technical advice and assistance to professional co-workers related to the design, administration, analysis, reporting, and communication of Survey Research.
This position will actively advance the college's strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.
Normandale currently has another similar opening in our Institutional Research department. Please refer to post ID 74819 for the additional opening and ensure that you are applying for the position that best matches your skills and experience.
Required Qualifications Essential:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Two years of current experience in Survey Research including development and administration of surveys as well as analysis and reporting of survey data
- Demonstrated experience programming and administering online surveys in Qualtrics or another web-based survey platform
- Demonstrated experience analyzing survey data in R or other statistical analysis package (e.g., Stata, SAS), including the writing of script/code to execute analytic commands
- Demonstrated experience visualizing and sharing survey data in Power BI or other data visualization software (e.g., Tableau)
- Knowledge of quantitative research methods, including descriptive and inferential statistical methods and basic predictive models sufficient to select and use procedures appropriate to problems and to interpret results
Preferred:
- Masters in statistics, applied research, or related field
- Three years of current experience statistically analyzing educational data
- Familiarity with higher education policies, procedures and standards
- Familiarity with Minnesota State data systems
- Experience implementing qualitative research methods
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, cross-cultural working relationships
The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.
About WHY NORMANDALE
Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided.
Benefits Info GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; generous vacation and sick leave as well as 11 paid holidays each year; employer-paid life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and tax-deferred compensation. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for employees and certain dependents, once qualifying criteria are met.
For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP. For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.
This position is also part of Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE). The collective bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F187P Number of Vacancies 1 Re-posting Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 03/13/2024 Close Date 03/26/2024 Open Until Filled Accept Applications Special Instructions Summary HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to this specific job posting. You can also search for this job and more on the State of Minnesota careers website at http://www.mn.gov/careers. Refer to Job Code 74818. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.
If you are a current State of Minnesota employee, please log into Self Service, click on the Careers section and search for the Job Code.
Posting Contact If you have general questions about this posting, contact Human Resources at jobs@normandale.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Equal Employment Opportunity
Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.
No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.
