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Research Area Specialist Intermediate
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Position Number: 1470857
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services -

Research Area Specialist Intermediate

Job Opening ID: 172152
Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Organizational Group: Acad & Bdgt Affairs
Department: Office of Budget & Planning
Posting Begin/End Date: 5/06/2019 6/10/2019
Salary:
Paid Time Off: Yes
Career Interest: Research

How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary
The Office of Budget and Planning, which directly supports the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, is seeking a research area specialist with a natural curiosity and creative mind to help us discover the information hidden in vast amounts of data and assist leadership in making strategic decisions. The selected candidate will lead our student survey projects and provide analytic and evaluation support for planning and institutional research activities in areas such as tuition, student enrollment and admissions, student outcomes, faculty and human resources, budget and finances including research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of results.

The candidate will have a passion for discovering solutions hidden in large data sets and for working with stakeholders to improve business outcomes. If you flourish in a fast-paced environment and thrive in making value out of data, then you will be a great fit with our team.

Responsibilities*

Coordinate surveys on student experiences, recommend and implement survey administration techniques to maximize survey response
Analyze survey results and present findings and recommendations in briefings and reports to administrators across campus
Recommend and carry out specific research projects to assist Academic Affairs in decision making utilizing data in the university data warehouses or data collected through surveys
Analyze complex data sets using research methods, quantitative and qualitative analyses, and statistical techniques to provide management information to administrators
Proactively gather data from multiple sources and use statistical techniques to analyze for better understanding of the university in order to introduce pertinent topics to leadership
Remain current on trends that affect higher education and assist the Associate Director and Executive Director on the appropriate responses
Develop and maintain relationships with organizations within the university and outside that are conducting education research and evaluation

Required Qualifications*

Masters degree or Bachelors degree with relevant experience
Prior directly-related professional experience
Strong experience using a variety of data mining/data analysis methods
Experience in quantitative and mixed methods research
Extremely detail oriented with the ability to recognize and investigate data anomalies
Competence in query language and working with complex data warehouses
Sound organizational skills and the ability to successfully multi-task
Proven writing/technical graphic ability to create copy that is well written and can be readily understood by various audiences
Competence in interpreting and representing numeric data, in manipulating data representations (graphical, tabular, etc.), and in translating data into concise summary documents with key points highlighted
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to coordinate and work effectively with numerous units and staff at various levels
Proficiency in statistical software, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and publishing software

Desired Qualifications*
PhD; experience working in higher education with some knowledge of UM structure, policies, procedures and institutional data warehouse.

Additional Information
The Office of Budget and Planning seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitments to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to fulfill the university's diversity, equity and inclusion strategic plan, and to sustain the excellence of the University. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic plan visit: http://obp.umich.edu/root/facts-figures/diversity/

Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

To apply, visit http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/172152/research_area_specialist_intermediate