Research Analyst

Position Description:
Responsible for collecting, organizing, and analyzing campus data resources in order to facilitate a steady stream of timely decision-making products for use by campus administrative units and leaders:

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Identify and utilize data sources. Collect and utilize data from various internal and external resources: PeopleSoft (academic and human resources), IPEDS , and National Student Clearinghouse.
• Identify and utilize data from other resources as needed.
• Manage large datasets.
• Plan and conduct studies using appropriate methodologies, and aligned with campus data requests.
• Organize, analyze and interpret studies, surveys, and statistics.
• Apply and interpret summary and inferential statistics (such as regression, ANOVA , and t-tests).
• Prepare conclusions and reports
• Prepare visual data summaries, including meaningful graphs and charts.
• Assist with the writing of text data summaries and interpretation of analyses.

Minimum Qualifications:
• B.S. in research-oriented field (e.g., social or other science, applied statistics, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with syntax-based statistical software ( SAS , SPSS , STATA , R, or other)
• Experience working with medium to large data sets
• Experience with descriptive and inferential statistical analysis
• Written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with dashboarding software (Tableau, Power BI, or other)
• Experience with information system software (PeopleSoft, Banner, or other)
• Experience using data, statistics, or business intelligence analyses to inform decision making
• Work experience in higher education

Screening Date: 07/16/2018
Open Until Filled: No
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Provide cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references. Include names, title, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses - please include your professional relationship with each of the listed references.

No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Fargo, ND

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a North Dakota resident?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * If yes, list exact dates of service:
   (Open Ended Question)
   
4. * Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * How did you hear about this position?
   • Academic Department
   • Bismarck Tribune
   • CareerFargo.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Fargo Forum
   • JobsHQ
   • Friend/Co-worker/Family member
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • Indeed.com
   • Job Service of North Dakota
   • NDSU Employee
   • NDSU Website
   • Other newspaper (Please specify below)
   • Professional Publication/Organization Website
   • University Placement Office
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Other (Please specify below)
6. If Other, please specify:
   (Open Ended Question)
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Other Document 1

Optional Documents

1. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
2. Veterans Administration Letter