Research Associate - Military Veterans

We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Classification: Research Analysis Specialist Unlimited, Full-time 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday ? Friday)Salary Range: Hourly from $27.84 to $40.82; Annually from $58,130 to $85,232*Salary placement is dependent on education and experienceThe vacancy is posted on-line from Friday February 7 to Monday February 2, at 11:59pmDesignated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: YesTHE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENTThis position conducts educational and institutional research to facilitate data-informed decision-making and support student success and institutional effectiveness at the college. This position will design and conduct research studies and novel real-time data analytics that integrate new and existing data to generate insight and forecasts about student learning, enrollment, retention, completion, and college operations. This position will also provide technical advice and assistance to professional co-workers that includes research design, data integration, statistical analysis, data visualization, and communication of research results.This position will actively advance the college?s strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.YOUR QUALIFICATIONSEssential: Two years of current experience designing research, developing analysis plans, statistically analyzing educational data and communicating data results successfullyDemonstrated experience in R or other statistical analysis package (e.g., Stata, SAS), including the writing of script/code to execute analytic commandsDemonstrated knowledge of large and complex database structures and experience querying such databasesKnowledge of descriptive and inferential statistical methods and basic predictive models sufficient to select and use procedures appropriate to problems and to interpret resultsDemonstrated experience visualizing and sharing data in Power BI or other data visualizationPreferred: Masters in statistics, applied research, or related fieldThree years of current experience statistically analyzing educational dataFamiliarity with qualitative research methodsFamiliarity with higher education policies, procedures and standardsFamiliarity with Minnesota State data systemsStrong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentationsStrong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing prioritiesDemonstrated ability to successfully deliver and foster collaborative culturally responsive and equity-minded services and working relationshipsWHY NORMANDALENormandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided. Learn more about working at Normandale Community College.GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGEAs an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.For information on benefits, visit SEGIP?s website SEGIP. This position is also part of MAPE. The MAPE collective bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided.For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.Equal Employment OpportunityNormandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.