Research Analyst Intermediate

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Job Description

This is a 3 year temporary position.

This person is responsible for providing data reporting services including creating online real-time reports and satisfying ad-hoc data requests using university databases as requested by academic affairs enrollment management and accreditation and compliance and executive and academic units and departments for the university. This person will participate in technical design programming and report generation and will utilize relational databases within these applications. The individual will prepare data models and analytics and the creation of standard and dynamic reports through the data warehouse environment.

Assist in collecting analyzing interpreting and communicating institutional data to key stakeholders on campus and to the Information Systems Specialist 3 Analytics and Institutional Research Lead.

Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 30%

Utilize the SCSU data warehouse Near Reat Time data (NRT) ISRS and Workday tables and other data sources to construct data reports and measures. Conduct integrity checks to ensure data accuracy through the entire ETL process. Manage data definitions and formulas used to generate measures used in performance reporting. Validate local data and Minnesota State reported data to ensure consistency.

Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 30%

Compile and submit standard institutional reports to campus units and campus-wide reports such as the SCSU Factbook.

Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 20%

Respond to routine and ad hoc requests for institutional data from departments and other units and escalate as necessary. Continually enhance standard definitions through centralized and distributed data and reports.

Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 15%

Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 5%

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong analytic ability and statistical analysis skills

• Experience with database querying SQL programming and relational databases with a key focus on data security

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse clientele

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelors degree with specialization in computer science statistics research design or closely related field.

• Experience working with Microsoft Azure SQL Database

• Experience with IPEDS and other federal data sources

• Expertise with data management and large database applications

• Experience with ISRS and other MnSCU databases

Other Requirements

Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national a lawful permanent resident or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

About

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud States commitment to our mission and in particular the value we place in diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSUs Its Time strategic framework. Notably we uphold the advancement of diversity equity and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values practices and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State systems Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist inclusive community.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) which can be found at: Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply including minorities women LGBTQIA persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race sex color creed religion age national origin disability marital status status with regards to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or status as a U.S. veteran. The Interim Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Susan Woolf. For additional information contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles employer-paid life insurance short- and long-term disability and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health legal and financial counseling. Detailed plan details rates and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work our package includes 12 paid holidays generous vacation and sick time and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts and various investment options. Furthermore we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position employee classification and collective bargaining agreements.

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