Research Analyst: Direct Admissions

$49,150 - $71,094/Yr

State of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN

Part-time - Entry Level

Saint Paul, MN

5,001-10,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Research Analyst for Direct Admissions at the State of Minnesota will play a pivotal role in supporting the Direct Admissions program, which guarantees admissions for eligible students. This position involves a variety of responsibilities including administrative and data coordination assistance to the Direct Admissions manager, as well as collaboration with participating high schools, colleges, and universities. The analyst will be responsible for participant training, process documentation, and the development of communications and data products related to the program. Additionally, the role includes supporting document and data preparation for research, program data collection, evaluation, and reporting, as well as handling ad hoc data requests. The incumbent will also assist in the development and implementation of student surveys and focus groups, and will prepare presentations and articles that discuss the outcomes of the Direct Admissions program. A key aspect of this role is facilitating data transfer between participating institutions while adhering to all applicable data sharing agreements and data privacy requirements. This position is part-time and offers the flexibility of telework, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to balance work with other commitments. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, investing in its employees through various benefits, support resources, and training opportunities. Employees are encouraged to contribute to the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans, making this role not just a job, but a meaningful career path.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and data coordination assistance to the Direct Admissions manager.
• Assist in participant training and process documentation.
• Develop communications and data products related to the Direct Admissions program.
• Support document and data preparation for research and program data collection.
• Assist in the evaluation and reporting of program outcomes and ad hoc data requests.
• Help develop and implement student surveys and focus groups.
• Prepare presentations and articles about Direct Admissions outcomes.
• Facilitate data transfer between participating institutions while following data sharing agreements.

Requirements

• One (1) year experience with collection, evaluation, and assessment of data related to Direct Admissions or other proactive admissions program models.
• One (1) year experience with evaluation, cleaning, and troubleshooting data for transfer under data sharing agreements.
• One (1) year experience in leading or assisting with development of communication plans for a diverse audience.
• One (1) year experience creating data visualizations, tables, or other visual means of presenting data accurately and in a plain language manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and diversity in a professional setting.

Nice-to-haves

• One (1) year experience working with software systems such as Infinite Campus, jmc, Parchment, PowerSchool, or Skyward.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of SQL programming language.
• Knowledge of social science research methods, particularly with regard to literature reviews, environment scans, surveys, interviews, and evaluation methods.
• Bachelor's degree in statistics, library science or closely related field.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support