Assistant Data Analyst

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS or a combination of related education or work experience to equal four years;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Excel and other data analysis tools;
• Experience with survey software (e.g., Qualtrics)
• Experience preparing charts, graphs, tables, and presentations
• Experience working in higher education with large data sets to measure outcomes
• Experience with University of Minnesota reporting mechanisms (Reporting Center, Data Warehouse, PeopleSoft)
• Experience with data analysis software such as R or SPSS
• Experience conducting focus groups
• BA/BS in a science or social science field (math, statistics, computer science, psychology, biology, etc.)
• Experience managing databases;
• Knowledge of biology and/or educational psychology or related fields;
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, be highly productive, and meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills;
• Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to work in confidential environment

About the Job
Working with the Department Head, faculty, and staff in the Department of Biology Teaching & Learning, the Assistant Data Analyst will contribute to data projects focused on undergraduate education outcomes. This position manages and analyzes data from departmental surveys, knowledge assessments, and the University’s Data Warehouse to assess student outcomes. This is a continuous position. Work will be performed both in-person on the Minneapolis campus and remotely.

20% Design, execute, and troubleshoot departmental surveys and knowledge assessments
20% Clean, compile, and organize data while keep detailed records of data processing
20% Perform descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis on survey and knowledge assessment responses, student demographics, and student outcomes
20% Create charts, graphs and tables for internal and external reports, publications, and presentations; interpret results
10% Collaborate with faculty and staff on research projects that focus on the assessment of student success and student learning, aligned with departmental research agenda and externally funded grants
10% Create and maintain standard assessment procedures and protocols for data collection, management, and analysis

The mission of the College of Biological Sciences is to deliver cutting-edge, internationally recognized research and teaching at all levels of biological organization from molecules to ecosystems. While preparing today’s students to create the biology of tomorrow, CBS promotes collaborative research within and beyond the University to advance knowledge and find solutions that improve human health and the environment locally, nationally, and globally.About the Department
The mission of the College of Biological Sciences is to deliver cutting-edge, internationally recognized research and teaching at all levels of biological organization from molecules to ecosystems. While preparing today’s students to create the biology of tomorrow, CBS promotes collaborative research within and beyond the University to advance knowledge and find solutions that improve human health and the environment locally, nationally, and globally.

The University of Minnesota has a national reputation in biology teaching and educational research. To build on existing strengths, the Department of Biology Teaching and Learning was created in July 2014 as a partnership between the College of Biological Sciences and the College of Education and Human Development. The mission of our department is to discover, apply and share research-based strategies that transform biology education. With strengths in both biological and pedagogical research, the Department of Biology Teaching and Learning strives to be part of a tradition of excellence. Through our ongoing research, our department members contribute to the growing understanding of how students learn; through their teaching and outreach, we model the implementation of evidence-based educational research; and through our mentoring of graduate students and colleagues, we will help build a strong community of teaching scholars of national reputation.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.