MnSCU Academic Professional 5 Interim Senior Research Associate

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Job Description

This position will be responsible for supporting system-wide decision making and planning by 1) researching designing developing and maintaining system performance and accountability measures; 2) performing highly complex analyses to inform the Board of Trustees system and campus leadership the legislature and federal and state agencies and 3) providing data and analytical expertise to system-wide and interagency committees teams taskforces and workgroups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience which demonstrates the ability to conduct sophisticated and highly complex research and analysis. A bachelors degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in the design and preparation of data analyses working with large and/or complex relational data sets.

• Advanced technical skills using databases statistical word processing spreadsheet graphics and business intelligence software.

• Knowledge of quantitative methodologies applicable to postsecondary education.

• Familiarity with federal and state data privacy and data practices requirements.

• Ability to clearly communicate information orally and in writing to lay people and professionals.

• Knowledge of behavioral research techniques in such fields as economics educational psychology public administration and/or political science that are relevant to the conduct of educational research and analysis.

Preferred Qualification

• Masters Degree or Doctorate

• Experience in the design and preparation of analyses related specifically to postsecondary education

• Experience in leading complex research and analysis projects in collaboration with multidisciplinary stakeholder groups.

• Seven (7) years of demonstrated ability to conduct sophisticated and complex research and analysis.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

Hybrid

About

Minnesota State is committed to attracting retaining and developing talented employees who serve our 270000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14567 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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