Operations Research Analyst jobs in Saint Cloud, MN

Working Title: Institutional Research Analyst
Job Class: Research Analyst Intermediate
Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/04/2024
• Closing Date: 05/07/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / St Cloud TC-MAPE
• Division/Unit: MnSCU St Cloud TC / MnSCU St Cloud TC Classified
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $24.20 - $35.13 / hourly; $50,529 - $73,351 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Institutional Research Analyst supports St. Cloud Technical & Community College’s research and institutional effectiveness activities. The Analyst collects, analyzes quantitative and qualitative academic, economic, enrollment, financial, and human resources data and synthesizes findings for a variety of internal and external audiences. The Analyst organizes information to support planning and decision making, and to evaluate the impact of activities or initiatives.

The Analyst serves students, employees, and community members. Understanding and building relationships with these communities is an integral part of the Analyst’s work. The person in this position is an active participant in the life of the College.

In their research work, the Analyst fosters equity, inclusion, and anti-racism by giving voice to diverse identities through means such as data disaggregation, contextualization, centering people of various identities, and participatory research and analysis projects with underrepresented and marginalized communities.

Responsibilities and Results

• Collect or retrieve data from a variety of sources, both internal (e.g., student information system) and external (e.g., Department of Employment and Economic Development).
• Clean and prepare data for analysis.
• Apply analytic and statistical methods to provide insights from data from a variety of sources.
• Prepare reports, briefs, dashboards, or other deliverables to communicate analyses and findings to a variety of audiences.
• Present results and findings to a variety of stakeholder audiences.
• Assess the information and knowledge needs of stakeholders and design solutions that meet their needs.
• Prioritize and respond to ad hoc data and analysis requests.
• Consult stakeholders and provide design guidance for internally developed surveys, assessments, or other data and information projects.
• Support administration of vendor-supplied surveys (e.g., Community College Survey of Student Engagement, HEDS Campus Climate, etc.)
• Respond to external surveys as assigned (e.g., IPEDS, NC-SARA, or Military Times).
• Document, update, and organize operational information concerning departmental procedures.
• Propose solutions that enhance the department’s ability to serve stakeholders efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborate with Information Technology to identify needs and design databases and related services that support the work of the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department or college goals and priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year experience working in quantitative data analysis or research; an associate degree could substitute for 6 months of this experience
• Working knowledge of SQL or closely related query language
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Ability to formulate solutions that meet the information and knowledge needs of stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years’ experience writing SQL queries or equivalent
• Experience using R, Python, SPSS, SAS or equivalent.
• Experience using Power BI products including desktop and report builder or equivalent (e.g., Crystal Reports, Cognos, or Tableau)
• Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis

Physical Requirements

The person in this position must be able to be stationary for long periods of time, move short distances on a regular basis, travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work, operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, file and pack materials, answer telephones and provide information, operate computer, communicate using the telephone and in person, and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/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.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Stephanie Mahal at stephanie.mahal@sctcc.edu.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Stephanie Mahal at stephanie.mahal@sctcc.edu.

About Minnesota State

St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC) is located in the heart of beautiful Central Minnesota, just an hour from the Twin Cities. Founded in 1948 as the second technical college in the state, SCTCC has committed to meeting the needs of our community through its 90 programs of study that closely match the types of jobs available in the area. Learn more about our area here: https://www.stcloudshines.com/. SCTCC is proud to be a Minnesota Yellow Ribbon Agency.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.