Research Analyst

Full job description Position Details Position Information Classification Title Research Analyst Intermediate Working Title Institutional Research Analyst Hire Types Staff Division Institutional Research Department Institutional Research Unit Institutional Research Location St. Cloud, MN FLSA Non-Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE 1.0 Employment Condition Unlimited Work Shift M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Work Schedule/Hours/Days Posting Details Salary Minimum $50,529 Salary Maximum $73,351 Salary Type Hourly Bargaining Unit/Plan 214, MAPE Job Description The Institutional Research Analyst supports St. Cloud Technical & Community College’s research and institutional effectiveness activities. The Analyst collects, analyzes quantitative and qualitative academic, economic, enrollment, financial, and human resources data and synthesizes findings for a variety of internal and external audiences. The Analyst organizes information to support planning and decision making, and to evaluate the impact of activities or initiatives. The Analyst serves students, employees, and community members. Understanding and building relationships with these communities is an integral part of the Analyst’s work. The person in this position is an active participant in the life of the College. In their research work, the Analyst fosters equity, inclusion, and anti-racism by giving voice to diverse identities through means such as data disaggregation, contextualization, centering people of various identities, and participatory research and analysis projects with underrepresented and marginalized communities. - Collect or retrieve data from a variety of sources, both internal (e.g., student information system) and external (e.g., Department of Employment and Economic Development). - Clean and prepare data for analysis. - Apply analytic and statistical methods to provide insights from data from a variety of sources. - Prepare reports, briefs, dashboards, or other deliverables to communicate analyses and findings to a variety of audiences. - Present results and findings to a variety of stakeholder audiences. - Assess the information and knowledge needs of stakeholders and design solutions that meet their needs. - Prioritize and respond to ad hoc data and analysis requests. - Consult stakeholders and provide design guidance for internally developed surveys, assessments, or other data and information projects. - Support administration of vendor-supplied surveys (e.g., Community College Survey of Student Engagement, HEDS Campus Climate, etc.) - Respond to external surveys as assigned (e.g., IPEDS, NC-SARA, or Military Times). - Document, update, and organize operational information concerning departmental procedures. - Propose solutions that enhance the department’s ability to serve stakeholders efficiently and effectively. - Collaborate with Information Technology to identify needs and design databases and related services that support the work of the department. - Perform other duties as assigned to support department or college goals and priorities. Required Qualifications - 1 year experience working in quantitative data analysis or research; an associate degree could substitute for 6 months of this experience - Working knowledge of SQL or closely related query language - Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences - Ability to formulate solutions that meet the information and knowledge needs of stakeholders - Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines Preferred Qualifications - Two years’ experience writing SQL queries or equivalent - Experience using R, Python, SPSS, SAS or equivalent. - Experience using Power BI products including desktop and report builder or equivalent (e.g., Crystal Reports, Cognos, or Tableau) - Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis Other Requirements Physical Requirements, with or without an accommodation: The person in this position must be able to be stationary for long periods of time, move short distances on a regular basis, travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work, operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, file and pack materials, answer telephones and provide information, operate computer, communicate using the telephone and in person, and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. About St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC) is located in the heart of beautiful Central Minnesota, just an hour from the Twin Cities. Founded in 1948 as the second technical college in the state, SCTCC has committed to meeting the needs of our community through its 90+ programs of study that closely match the types of jobs available in the area. Learn more about our area here: https://www.stcloudshines.com/ SCTCC is proud to be a Minnesota Yellow Ribbon Agency. Benefits Info GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE As an agency of the State of Minnesota, SCTCC 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 . The contract outlines many additional benefits provided. For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB. State of MN Benefits Posting Detail Information Posting Number F269P Number of Vacancies 1 Re-posting No Desired Start Date 06/05/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 04/04/2024 Close Date 05/07/2024 Open Until Filled No Accept Applications No Special Instructions Summary Submit your online application and supporting information to: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/ to job number 75477. A resume, and references will be required as part of the application process. Please be sure to remove personal information such as birth date and social security number from documents prior to uploading. Review of resumes will begin after May 7th, 2024. For more information, please contact Human Resources at 320.308.5993. Posting Contact If you have general questions about this posting, contact Stephanie Mahal in Human Resources at hr@sctcc.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.