Market Research Institute Data Analyst III

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: May 29, 2024
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: June 15, 2024
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Support Staff
Support Staff Classification Title: Research Analyst 3
Division/Department: Academic and Student Affairs/Small Business Development Center
Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): Salary Range 26 Step 1-3, $26.44 - $29.08 hourly or $4,583 - $5,041 monthly @ 1.0 FTE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Appointment Basis: 12-month
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Limited Duration
Temporary Position with an anticipated end date of June 15, 2025
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Work Hours: M-F (8:00a – 5:00p) Hours are subject to change with notice.
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV
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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Market Research Institute (MRI) Data Analyst works for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SOU, a special program under the School of Science and Business. The MRI is a specialized service made available to a statewide business audience through the Oregon Small Business Development Network within SOU's SBDC. Under the auspices of the SBDC Director, the Analyst position leads the development, provides the one-to-one interface between client business and the MRI, responsible for the preparation of the unique market reports, and delivers the content back to the client business. The Analyst may be assisted by a Graduate Research Assistant for the preparation of the reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Two years of research experience independently gathering, compiling, and analyzing data using statistical methods (inferential, multivariate analysis, etc.); using statistical software packages to manipulate the data; and preparing narrative or statistical reports and college-level course in statistics (at least six quarter hours); OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. Please highlight the statistical

courses.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Management, Computer Science, or Data Analytics.
• Small Business management experience in the private sector, preferably as an owner.

Essential Functions

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

(80%) Duties Include

• Perform research from the subscription databases, the internet, and other sources as deemed appropriate to develop comprehensive reports for businesses that require in-depth market intelligence;
• Conduct MRI requests and instruct groups in informal forums and classroom venues as requested
• On occasion, work with SOU faculty for new areas of research to improve the MRI product;
• Write the desired customized reports to meet the goals and expectations of the requesting businesses;
• Incorporate a high quality client intake and needs information gathering process into a targeted customized report back to the client business in a responsive manner;