What are the responsibilities and job description for the Institutional Research Student Analyst position at Weber State University?
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Institutional Research Student Analyst
Requisition Number
H01531P
Position Category
Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
10 to 20
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate
$15.00
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Budget & Institutional Research (BIR) seeks to hire a student worker to assist with dashboard, report, and data warehouse projects. Tasks will include writing script, visualizing data, writing documentation, and validating data quality. This position applies skills learned in mathematics, computer science, management information systems,and communications major coursework.
The position requires a minimum of 10 hours per week, up to a maximum of 20, depending on institutional need and student availability. The wage will be $15/hr.
Responsibilities:
The position requires a minimum of 10 hours per week, up to a maximum of 20, depending on institutional need and student availability. The wage will be $15/hr.
Responsibilities:
- Write script in dashboard and reporting software that displays data in graphs and tables for end users.
- Explain how data are collected and metrics are calculated in written documentation.
- Validate data quality in the data warehouse and dashboards/reports by checking existing dashboards/reports, reviewing outliers, and consulting BIR staff.
- Adhere to government regulations and university standards surrounding the usage and sharing of personal and sensitive data.
- Write project updates in project management software.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a Weber State Student enrolled in at least 12 credits Fall and Spring or 6 credits in the Summer.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
- Must have a term GPA of at least 2.0.
- One course in scripting, data visualization, or technical writing. Example courses include CS 1400, MIS 2110, COMM 3350, COMM 3840, or ENGL 3100.
Preferred Qualifications
Background Check?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
01/13/2025
Review Date
01/15/2025
Job Close Date
02/13/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/19531
Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, and the contact information for three references.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber StateUniversity are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber StateUniversity are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Salary : $15
