MnSCU Academic Professional - Interim Senior Research Associate

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 work groups.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience which demonstrates the 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 such fields as economics, educational psychology, public administration, and/or political science that are relevant to the conduct of educational research and analysis.

• Master's 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.

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

Hybrid