MnSCU Academic Professional - Interim Senior Research Associate

Position

Working Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 5 - Interim Senior Research Associate
Institution:
Minnesota State System Office
Office Classification

Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 5
Bargaining Unit / Union: 214:
Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
City:
St. Paul
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited
Academic Salary Range: $35.96 - $53.32
Desired

Start Date:

07-01-2026
Position End Date:
Open
Open Date: 05-18-2026
Close Date: 06-05-2026

This position will be responsible for supporting system-wide decision making and planning by performing research, designing, developing, and maintaining system performance and accountability measures; performing highly complex analyses to inform the Board of Trustees, system and campus leadership, the legislature, and federal and state agencies; and providing data and analytical expertise to system-wide and interagency committees, teams, task forces, and work groups.

• Researching, designing, developing, and maintaining system performance and accountability measures.
• Performing highly complex analyses to inform the Board of Trustees, system and campus leadership, the legislature, and federal and state agencies.
• Providing data and analytical expertise to system-wide and interagency committees, teams, task forces, and work groups.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience demonstrating ability to conduct sophisticated and highly complex research and analysis. A bachelor´s 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 fields such as economics, educational psychology, public administration, and/or political science relevant to educational research and analysis.

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate (preferred).
• 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.

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

Hybrid

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Six weeks of paid parental leave
• Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• 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
• Professional development
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

We promote the health and well‑being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Minnesota State 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 encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.