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Institutional Research Associate

Research & Evaluation – 63 E Main St

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Overview: Mesa Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Institutional Research Associate to join our team. Focusing on ground-level data collection and monitoring, the Specialist will collaborate with department, district, and school level leadership by contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of district programs and assisting in the creation of institutional reports, surveys, and dashboards. This position involves analyzing data, preparing reports, providing front-line support for data requests, and supporting continuous school improvement initiatives, making the role an integral part of our commitment to evidence-based decision-making and educational excellence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year professional experience/exposure to a K-12 educational system

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Data Analytics, Education, STEM, or a related field, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS (KSAO)

• Knowledge of Federal educational programs such as Title I, Special Education, Medicaid, etc.
• Experience in data collection and analysis through methods such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups
• Experience with statistical software tools is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Experience with data visualization tools including Power BI
• Experience with survey development and administration in Qualtrics and/or other survey platforms
• Be able to read across and summarize multiple sources of educational information, such as journals, federal or state reports, etc.
• Familiarity with ThrillShare and AwesomeTable is a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Create, administer, and analyze key surveys utilizing tools such as Qualtrics or PowerBI
• Collaborate and work on projects/tasks within the Research and Evaluation department as a whole
• Complete data requests and collaborate with district employees and/or external parties as assigned
• Support accountability initiatives, comparability analysis, Title I, and other programs for the district as assigned
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of district initiatives, including ground-level data collection within Mesa Public Schools
• Manage development and maintenance of the department websites, both public and intranet
• Provide front-line support to district constituents by fielding phone and email requests
• Process and/or prepare documents and materials to disseminate information in compliance with department/program, district, state, and/or federal regulations
• Foster a continuous learning, professional development, and growth mindset amongst team members
• Maintain department procedures and policies in alignment with district, state, and federal statutes and regulations
• Produce documentation to ensure consistency, quality, and transparency across the district
• Prepare various reports for professional, technical, and non-technical audiences to provide and/or convey information
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION

Senior Program Evaluator and Lead for Strategic Research Partnerships

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.