ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Senior Research Analyst
(Deadline Extended)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop routine and ad hoc reports from System and external data sources, using statistical software packages such as SPSS or SAS, SQL, and BI tools. Write summaries of results, technical documentation, and report specifications.
Support research on higher education issues in areas related to students, faculty, financial aid, and curriculum. Monitor and maintain on-line information and reports.
Participate in the change review process for application systems, including but not limited to, tracking data issues and business processes in the data sources (e.g., database intervention or change scripts, pending changes, etc.). Respond to and track requests for research, analysis, and information. Work with all departments to ensure data integrity, reviewing current data reporting and programming procedures in cooperation with the director of institutional research and assessment to ensure accuracy of reports, and developing training and help sessions as necessary. Working in conjunction with other offices and campus staff, perform tests of application systems' changes related to reporting data and statistical analysis.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Earned Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) from an accredited four-year college or university is required (emphasis in Computer Science, Social Science, Computer Information Systems, Statistics or closely related field is preferred). Experience with SQL Server or Oracle is required (Oracle and SCT Banner preferred). Knowledge of research methodology and experience with SPSS or SAS programming is required. Must have a minimum of three years of related work experience.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time, administrative position.

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 28, 2008

APPLICATION: Submit a completed Mesa State College Exempt and Professional Staff job application (available at www.mesastate.edu/finadmin/hr/projobapp.pdf), letter of interest, unofficial transcripts, and a current resume with the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references to:

Senior Research Analyst Search Committee
Human Resources, LHH 237
Mesa State College
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122
Phone: 970 248-1820; Fax: 970 248-1061

Mesa State College requires background investigation for employment.

Mesa State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer,
committed to a culturally diverse staff and student body.

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