Research and Analysis Consultant
Research and Analysis Consultant
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$ 68200 - 102300
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Office of Undergraduate Education (UE) at the Pennsylvania State University a worldrenowned multicampus research university seeks a dynamic and experienced individual for the position of a Research and Analysis Consultant. This is an opportunity for an expert in research data analysis and planning to support the missions and activities of the Office of Undergraduate Education and other UE offices.
The Research and Analysis Consultant will design conduct and lead research studies leading to strong analyses of quantitative and qualitative data to inform decisionmaking regarding important unitlevel issues and priorities for the university. The successful candidate will be highly collaborative and provide support and guidance to administrators and directors in appropriate analytical techniques interpreting and utilizing the data reports generated determining the impact on proposed programs and developing viable alternatives and strategies.
The Senior Vice Provost oversees the Office of Undergraduate Education and the Office of Faculty Affairs in the Office of the Provost. There will potentially be opportunities to collaborate on items of priority within the Office of Faculty Affairs and the Office of the Provost.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Providing comprehensive decision support to the Senior Vice Provost and AVPs of Undergraduate Education
- Using indept knowledge of advanced research methods and statistical techniques to design new highlevel indepth and customized studies using multiple data sources
- Actively collaborating and partnering with faculty staff and institutional research practitioners across the University
Required Skillsets Include:
- Technical
- Ability to query data merge/clean large datasets determine and execute appropriate statistical analysis to find meaningful results
- Data analysis: process of systematically collecting cleaning transforming describing modeling and interpreting data (statistical techniques) to extract meaning insights for informed decision making (e.g. using high school GPA test scores and demographic information predict which students may struggle in certain programs and proactively offer additional support)
- Data analytics: Process of analyzing data to find patterns draw conclusions and make decisions (e.g. identify atrisk students and personalize learning experiences)
- Program evaluation
- Database functional knowledge (knowledge of processes in connecting to cloud databases)
- Coding/programs: SQL MS Access R SPSS Excel etc.
- Data visualization
- PowerBI (create clear easy to digest reports)
- Graphics (e.g. graphs tables flowcharts)
- Other visualization programs like MS Whiteboard etc.
- Survey research
- Qualitative research (e.g. focus groups interviews)
- Communication verbal and written
- Communicate promptly and clearly to colleagues
- Interpret and present studies for/to stakeholders
- Presentation ability to communicate technical information in laymens terms/adapt to audience
- Organization
- Clear documentation
- Project management
- Strong prioritization skills in communication with leadership to align with UE/university priorities
- Strategic Leadership
- Ability to cast a vision mission and execute strategic plan
- Knowledge of strategic planning
- Create connections/combine initiatives as appropriate between units
- Lead and serve on various university level committees
Education and Experience:
- Minimally requires a Masters Degree 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to convey technical information to groups with varying levels of prior statistical knowledge
- A proven track record in presenting complex data and analysis to leadership
- This position is filled at the Senior Professional level
This position is based at University Park with a flexible work arrangement possibility.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging in all its forms.We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belongingthat supports both broad and specific equity initiatives leverages theeducational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of thecommunity thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and anessential element of the universitys teaching research and servicemission.
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$68200.00 $102300.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
