Data Scientist

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Working Title:

Data Scientist

Institution:

Metropolitan State University

Classification Title:

Information Technology Spec 4

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$36.52 - $60.24

Job Description

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Data Scientist. This is a full-time position within the Institutional Effectiveness and Research Department.

Job Responsibilities:

Institutional Effectiveness and Research provides data and reporting to support decision making and research support across the university.  This position will lead our operational reporting and strategic data analysis efforts.  This will require data analytic skill as well as the ability to work with data users to understand data needs. This position also coordinates with technical members of the Institutional Effectiveness and Technology teams to ensure the quality and availability of source data.  This position is also expected to interpret and present data to stakeholders across campus.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:

• Demonstrated skills with software and database languages such as SQL Server, TSQL, JET SQL, SSRS, Microsoft Report Builder, SPSS, Stat IQ, Text IQ, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, create, and update views in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
• Understand relational database architecture sufficient to lead Business Intelligence Architect and Data Base Administrator team members.
• Proficient in creating customized reports and data automations.
• Demonstrated ability to create data visualizations (e.g., PowerBI.)
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting statistical analysis and explaining results to technical, nontechnical, academic, and non-academic audiences.
• Ability to identify research opportunities in support of university objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to help senior leaders identify data collection, reporting, and evaluation strategies to support decision making.
• Understanding of and willingness to work with imperfect data.
• Exemplary professional ethics and personal integrity.

Preferred Qualification 

• Familiarity with either MinnState ISRS (Integrated Statewide Record System) data or Workday.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory guidelines related to student data protection such as FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act).

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements of the Job: Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in carrying out job duties. 

Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use 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, 8am-4:30pm, with some evening and weekend hours required based upon need

Telework (Yes/No)

Hybrid, up to 3 days.

About

The University: 

We are the urban, public, comprehensive university in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area where the faculty, staff, and students of Metro State will reflect the area's rich diversity, build a culturally competent and anti-racist learning community, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to civic engagement.

Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis o