Researcher - Academic jobs in New Mexico

Position Title: Institutional Researcher

Employee Classification: Institutional Researcher

College/Division: Provost Office

Department: 520835-INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  The Center for Community Analysis at New Mexico State University- https://cca.nmsu.edu/
invites applications for an Institutional Researcher, to oversee and/or coordinate the collection, compilation, and analysis of data related to improved educational, health, and employment outcomes for children and families in New Mexico.

Classification Summary:
Collect, extract, analyze and communicate institutional data to constituents throughout the university community to support and enhance informed decision-making, strategic planning, policy development, and institutional self-assessment. Conduct detailed research and data analysis and convert analytical results into consumer reports. Assist in design and maintenance of information systems and databases to support institutional research activities. Prepare graphical and numerical data displays for optimum data understanding by constituents.

Classification Standard Duties:
Develop, and maintain longitudinal data sets, verifying accuracy and consistency over time, in the context of evolving requirements regarding reporting institutional data. . Understand and identify university data, and gather, manipulate, and analyze data as necessary through SAS or other SQL programming tools. Interpret analyses and prepare formal research reports. Prepare graphical and numerical data displays for optimum data understanding by constituents. Review and understand instructions from internal and external sources and surveys, gather pertinent data, and work with internal teams to deliver research and analysis results on topics such as enrollment statistics, employee statistics, retention and graduation statistics, and financial aid and finance-related statistics. Assist with a wide variety of survey research efforts including survey construction, development of survey instruments,
deployment of surveys, analysis of results, and construction of survey reports. Work with other
institutional research staff to coordinate work and provide technical assistance, as assigned. May provide functional direction to lower level technicians on assigned work. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Education- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience- One (1) year of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.
Equivalency- None
Certifications/License-
Departmental Requirements-
Special Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Intermediate knowledge of SAS, SPSS, or similar SQL programming language to manipulate, analyze, and produce reports from multiple, large, complex databases. Basic to intermediate knowledge of statistical concepts, protocol, and procedures. Intermediate knowledge of PC spreadsheet programs such as MS Excel, report production software (such as MS Word, MS Publisher, InDesign), and presentation software (such as MS Powerpoint) Basic knowledge of PC management. Basic to intermediate knowledge of survey software (such as Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey) Basic knowledge of current topics in higher education.; SKILLS:Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively and professionally with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.; ABILITIES:Intermediate to advanced ability to manipulate, evaluate and analyze data. Strong ability to communicate effectively and to convert analytical results into consumer reports. Ability to complete assignments quickly and accurately, with attention to detail. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, function as part of a team, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The employee will assist with data collection and analysis activities with various institutions and primary and secondary data sources. They will assist with database management, statistical analysis, and report writing. The employee will also develop and maintain databases and data collection systems to improve outcomes for underserved students and increase the internal efficiency of the unit. • Develop, and maintain longitudinal data sets, verifying accuracy and consistency over time.
• Understand and identify data, and gather, manipulate, and analyze data as necessary through SAS, KNIME, Tableau, Python, R, or SQL programming tools.
• Collect, proof, entry, and editing of data for analysis.
• Interpret analyses and prepare formal research reports.
• Prepare graphical and numerical data dashboards for optimum data understanding by constituents.
• Assist with various survey research efforts, including survey construction, development of survey instruments, deployment of surveys, analysis of results, and construction of survey reports for external stakeholders working to improve equitable outcomes in employment, education, and health for underserved communities in New Mexico.
• Assist with qualitative coding of survey responses and interviews.
• Work with other research staff to coordinate and provide technical assistance as assigned.
• May provide functional direction to lower-level technicians on assigned work.
• Finalize project reports and ensure that documentation is complete.
• Will be required to coordinate with others who assist in specific assignments. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Attend community and university meetings and present data, as needed.
Contribute to the development of grant proposals

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Erica Surova

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.