Research Analysis Specialist - Research Analyst - Military Veterans

$27.84- $40.82/hour; $58,130- $85,232/annually

Job Description

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College is responsible for college-wide strategic planning and institutional research to support data-informed decision making. This includes supporting three campuses with diverse student populations with institutional and program accreditation, technical assistance, and training to facilitate continuous improvement.

The Research Analysis Specialist works with faculty, staff, and administrators to design research projects, select research methodologies for collecting and analyzing data, and conceptualize and create reports and databases for the purposes of institution and program improvement and effectiveness to advance equitable achievement for all students.

The aligned colleges have three campus locations: Anoka, Cambridge, and Coon Rapids. This position?s home campus will be on the Anoka-Ramsey Community College Rapids campus but limited traveling between the campuses may be required. The position will primarily be virtual/remote but the employee may be required to come to campus for training, specific meetings, or other office needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results and meeting deadlines.
• Critical thinking skills sufficient to conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and/or evaluate information gathered from a variety of sources actively and skillfully.
• Working knowledge of higher education organizational processes, policies, and systems using appropriate data collection and analysis techniques and make recommendations for research design and process improvements.
• Experience with Excel, Microsoft Access, large and complex databases as well as PowerBI, Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint and/or other data visualization software.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community including issues related to workload, barriers to completing tasks, questions about completing tasks, and other information important to the completion of job duties and overall regarding projects conducted by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
• Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to write, prepare, and edit materials such as memos, procedures, reports, presentations, etc., and clearly explain, discuss, communicate, and present complex ideas, regulations, policies and procedures to staff, managers, and senior managers.
• Knowledge and ability to understand issues around data privacy and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Preferred Qualification

• Two years of recent experience with data analysis in a higher education environment within the last five years
• Bachelor?s degree with institutional research experience or master?s degree in social sciences, Information Management, or related field.
• Knowledge of key terms and metrics used in higher education institutional research and higher education policies, procedures, and standards.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes and/or program evaluation.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Experience creating, updating, and maintaining reports in Power BI.
• Experience with survey design and administration.

Other Requirements

This position is posted on the Minnesota State?s from December 16, 2024 ? January 13, 2025. The posting will be removed from the website on January 14, 2025 at 12:01 am central time. Please complete the online application form and upload the following documents prior to the posting deadline:

• Cover letter addressing the required and any preferred qualifications
• Resume detailing educational background and professional experience
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement (see prompt below)

DE&I Statement Prompt: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work is the responsibility of the entire college, including our faculty and staff. Describe how you would be able to support the efforts of Equity 2030 and the campus work of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the position for which you are applying.

Within your application material, please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

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

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes

About

Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is an open-door, comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning. ARCC has campuses in both Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Anoka Technical College (ATC) provides innovative career and technical education to help our students and communities live and learn well. ATC is located in Anoka, Minnesota.

The aligned institutions of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College (ATC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ARCC and ATC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor?s degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.

Our college prides itself in our support for students? holistic needs. We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA. The student population at ARCC is composed of

For more information about our colleges, please visit http://www.anokaramsey.edu and http://www.anokatech.edu .

The safety of all members of ARCC and ATC is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to prospective employees at http://www.anokaramsey.edu/about-us/safety-security/ and http://www.anokatech.edu/AboutATC/PublicSafety.aspx . The ARCC campus Title IX Coordinator is Mike Opoku and can be contacted at mike.opoku@anokaramsey.edu or 763-433-1272. The ATC campus Title IX Coordinator is Thom Nordin and can be contacted at thom.nordin@anokatech.edu or 763-433-1424.