Research Analysis Specialist - Research Analyst for Philantrhopy and Alumni Engagement (UA24006)

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Working Title:

Research Analysis Specialist - Research Analyst for Philantrhopy and Alumni Engagement (UA24006)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:

Research Analysis Spec

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$27.84 - $40.82

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide organizational intelligence to meet the decision-making needs of Minnesota State University, Mankato administration, senior advancement leadership and the Foundation to advance university fundraising, alumni engagement and university brand enhancement. The intelligence generated by the position will inform strategic, tactical and operational fundraising decision-making, identify strategic initiatives, and continuously improve efforts in support of the university’s mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an analytical, research-related field, such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Higher Education, Business or Social Sciences or related field.

• Five (5) years of current working experience in data analytics, business intelligence or institutional research, including hands-on data analysis experience in a medium or large data warehouse environment, including building and maintaining SQL and/or Access queries and reports; performing quality checks and validations of data and reports; and developing and maintaining procedural documentation.

• Experience with statistical modeling and use of statistical analysis tools such as SPSS, SAS, R, or JMP.

• Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office suite of programs especially MS Excel and Access and data visualization programs such as MS Power Bl.

• Knowledge of data warehousing and relational databases

Preferred Qualification 

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

• Demonstrated experience with project management

• Experience in higher education organizations

• Experience working with higher education large scale databases

• A thorough knowledge of quantitative methods and data analytics for a large complex organization, with preference given to experience in higher education organizations; Experience with statistical modeling;

• Experience with report development and deployment, data validation and data governance; Experience with MS SQL, Reporting Services, MS Office (primarily Excel and Access) and Power Bl. Experience working with higher education large scale databases is preferred; Experience with project management.

Core Competencies:

• Accountability (advanced) - Sets individual and team goals and strives to meet them. Monitors trends and identifies opportunities to improve. Demonstrate ability to improve team goal achievement. Relationship builder (advanced) - Provides mentoring and coaching to team members. Has an ability to set clearly defined, attainable expectations to team members and stakeholders. Continuously promotes, models and expects free sharing of ideas.

• Business process knowledge (advanced) - Advanced comprehensive knowledge of core business processes on campus.

• Communicator (advanced) - Has an ability to effectively translate technical terms into audience relevant, non-technical concepts orally and in writing. Leads and facilitates discussions with various groups, including those university decision makers and Executive sponsors. Effectively listens and asks clarifying questions in order to make individual needs, opinions and questions fully understood. Has an ability to effectively resolve and grow through conflict.

• Problem solver (advanced) -Ability to analyze situations and make decisions based upon research, understanding impact of risks, and negotiation with other individuals and groups.

• Teamwork (advanced) - Creates a successful team by engaging the right people, drawing out and fully leveraging individual strengths of those on the team. Models and promotes collaboration and communication among team members and between teams.

• Information systems knowledge (advanced) - In-depth understanding of the university and system enterprise information systems and infrastructure. Successfully provide new effective scalable solutions that integrate w