Analysis and Planning Consultant, University Libraries

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need performance and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Join the Pennsylvania State University Library Assessment Department as an Analysis and Planning Consultant to help shape library strategy services and organizational priorities through datainformed insight.

Serving as a trusted advisor to library leadership and operational teams the Analysis and Planning Consultant will advance evidencebased decisionmaking through sophisticated analytics assessment and user research.

• Develop maintain and steward Librarieswide data analytics and performance measurement capabilities that promote transparency and evidencebased decisionmaking.

• Advance an integrated analytics framework that defines tracks and reports key performance indicators and operational metrics across library services.

• Conduct benchmarking and comparative analyses including with Big Ten Academic Alliance peer institutions to contextualize performance and inform strategic and operational decisions.

User Engagement & Impact Research

• Design administer and analyze user engagement and impact research aligned with the Libraries mission and values.

• Lead and collaborate on studies assessing user experience outcomes and perceptions of library value.

• Identify and pursue research opportunities that generate actionable userinformed insights for service and experience enhancement.

• Synthesize and disseminate findings to internal and external audiences to advance usercentered assessment practice.

Organizational Excellence & Assessment Strategy

• Advise library leadership departments and Strategic Action Teams on assessment strategy project scoping and evidenceinformed decisionmaking.

• Design and guide evaluations of services initiatives workflows and organizational processes to improve effectiveness efficiency and strategic alignment.

• Interpret evidence diagnose performance challenges and recommend actionable improvements.

• Lead or support assessment activities in response to emerging priorities and leadership needs.

• Evaluate refine and steward Librarieswide assessment processes standards and tools for data collection analysis and reporting.

• Strengthen the sustainability consistency and reliability of assessment infrastructure.

• Coordinate assessment practices to reduce duplication minimize friction and support highquality evidence production.

• Provide consultation on qualitative and quantitative research design methods analytics and ethical research practices including Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidance as applicable to library faculty and researchers.

• Educate and mentor colleagues on research integrity methodological rigor and evidence quality.

• Serve on Libraries and Universitywide committees and participate in professional assessment communities to advance institutional goals and assessment practice.

• Demonstrated professional experience conducting or supporting applied research and assessment in an academic or researchintensive context including research design instrument development data collection analysis interpretation and the production of professional and evaluative reports.

• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods including statistical analysis and experience using relevant data analysis software (e.g. SPSS NVivo R or comparable tools).

• Demonstrated ability to clean integrate and analyze complex datasets drawn from multiple sources in order to support evaluation benchmarking or decisionmaking activities.

• Experience developing data visualizations and dashboards using contemporary business intelligence or analytics platforms and presenting analytic findings to nontechnical audiences.

• Ability to manage multiple analytic or assessment projects simultaneously work both independently and collaboratively in small resultsoriented teams and meet organizational or external reporting deadlines.

• Experience working in a consultative capacity with faculty researchers or organizational units to scope analytic needs provide methodological guidance and communicate findings.

• Familiarity with ethical research practices and compliance requirements (e.g. IRB processes) as applicable in academic research environments.

• Effective written verbal and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to translate complex analyses into clear actionable insights and recommendations for leadership and operational stakeholders.

• Experience using Penn States iTwo institutional data warehouse to extract integrate and analyze student course enrollment or outcomes data in support of assessment benchmarking or student success analyses

• Working knowledge of academic library data sources systems or analytics platforms (e.g. library services platforms usage or resource analytics tools)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI for dashboard development and reporting

• Experience conducting or supporting student success and outcomes analyses (e.g. retention GPA progression or graduation studies)

• Experience providing training workshops or professional development related to data analysis assessment methods or evidencebased decisionmaking

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Analysis and Planning Consultant - Senior Professional this position requires: Masters Degree 6 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Analysis and Planning Consultant - Advanced Professional this position requires: Bachelors Degree 3 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing their interest and relevant experience in addition to a resume.

This position will report to the Head of Library Assessment

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $65508.00 - $108444.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn States salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.

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