**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Research Associate **Institution:** Normandale Community College **Classification Title:** Research Analysis Spec **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees **City:** Bloomington **FLSA:** Non Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Classified - Unlimited **Salary Range:** $27.84 - $40.82 **_We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong._** We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Classification: Research Analysis Specialist Unlimited, Full-time 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday) Salary Range: Hourly from $27.84 to $40.82; Annually from $58,130 to $85,232 * _Salary placement is dependent on education and experience_ **The vacancy is posted on-line from Friday February 7 to Monday February 2, at 11:59pm** Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT** This position conducts educational and institutional research to facilitate data-informed decision-making and support student success and institutional effectiveness at the college. This position will design and conduct research studies and novel real-time data analytics that integrate new and existing data to generate insight and forecasts about student learning, enrollment, retention, completion, and college operations. This position will also provide technical advice and assistance to professional co-workers that includes research design, data integration, statistical analysis, data visualization, and communication of research results. This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts. **YOUR QUALIFICATIONS** **Essential:** + Two years of current experience designing research, developing analysis plans, statistically analyzing educational data and communicating data results successfully + Demonstrated experience in R or other statistical analysis package (e.g., Stata, SAS), including the writing of script/code to execute analytic commands + Demonstrated knowledge of large and complex database structures and experience querying such databases + Knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistical methods and basic predictive models sufficient to select and use procedures appropriate to problems and to interpret results + Demonstrated experience visualizing and sharing data in Power BI or other data visualization **Preferred:** + Masters in statistics, applied research, or related field + Three years of current experience statistically analyzing educational data + Familiarity with qualitative research methods + Familiarity with higher education policies, procedures and standards + Familiarity with Minnesota State data systems + Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations + Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities + Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver and foster collaborative culturally responsive and equity-minded services and working relationships **WHY NORMANDALE** Normandale (https://www.normandale.edu/) is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided. Learn more about working at Normandale Community College. **GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE** As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met. For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website SEGIP (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/benefits/) . This position is also part of MAPE. The MAPE collective bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided. For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/benefits/retirement\_brochure.pdf) through MMB. **Equal Employment Opportunity** Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited. Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu . Please indicate what assistance is needed. _The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins._ _An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check._ **Benefits Information:** At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. **Desired Start Date:** 04-23-2025 **Position End Date:** **Open Date:** 02-06-2025 **Close Date:** 02-25-2025 **Posting Contact Name:** Heather Nicole Nova **Posting Contact Email:** un9903uu@minnstate.edu