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Institutional Researcher

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $4,073.33 - $5,721.73
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Nov 18, 2024
Requisition ID req30873 Working Title Institutional Researcher Position Grade 13 Position Summary Collects, develops, analyzes, and communicates institutional data and other information to constituents throughout the university and it's four branch campuses, to support and enhance informed decision-making, problem solving, strategic planning, policy development, and institutional self-assessment. Performs applied research, and designs, executes, and evaluates analytical and statistical studies and/or institutional self-assessments. Duties and Responsibilities Performs data reduction, statistical analysis of data, and interpretation of results; prepares or participates in the preparation and presentation of formal research reports. Prepares institutional responses to internal and/or external queries such as faculty salary surveys, employment statistics, and enrollment statistics. Formulates and prepares institutional responses to internal and/or external queries and requests for institutional data and statistics on a wide range of issues. Conducts and/or assists on a wide variety of survey research efforts for the unit; participates in survey construction, development of survey instruments, and design of survey protocols and procedures. Designs, executes, analyzes, communicates, and consults on the results of ongoing and one-time analytical studies using appropriate inferential statistics. Works with other institutional committees and staff to coordinate work and provide technical assistance, as assigned. Fulfills reporting needs including academic program review data, grant application data, and weekly registration reports. Communicates effectively with members of all four branch campuses as needed. May provide functional direction to other staff on assigned work. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Position requires: a) knowledge of programming and/or other software used to manipulate, summarize, and produce reports from multiple, large complex data sets; b) designing and managing information systems and databases to support institutional research activities; and c) preparing institutional responses to internal and external queries; and d) producing data visualizations for use by decision makers and the general public. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of SAS, R, Stata, SQL, SPSS, and/or Python to manipulate, summarize, and produce reports from multiple, large, complex data sets. Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data and findings. Experience with data visualization software such as Tableau, PowerBI, DataWrapper, or Flourish. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Institutional Research (329A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4,073.33 - $5,721.73 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 9/16/2024 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Upload current resume and cover letter along with 3-5 professional references. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.