We are searching for a focused Data and Strategy Associate to join our high calibre team at Washington State University in Pullman, WA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Data and Strategy Associate is an exceptional opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, project management and have the right work ethic for the job, then apply for the position of Data and Strategy Associate at Washington State University today!
Available Title(s): 1447-NN_ADMINPRO - Administrative Planning Specialist Business Title:
Data and Strategy Associate Employee Type:
Admin. Professional Time Type:
Full time Position Term:
12 Month Position Details: Summary of Duties: Conducts advanced analytics to transform complex datasets into insights for institution decision-making, strategy formulation, benchmarking, and policy development. This includes using mathematical and statistical techniques, developing predictive models to forecast future outcomes, synthesizing data, and/or creating visualizations.
Manages institutional research projects from start to finish, including scoping and defining projects, identifying and prioritizing key questions and data sources, developing data collection and analysis plans, and communicating and discussing results and recommendations to institutional leaders and stakeholders.
Works across data domains and in collaboration with other key staff to help generate reports in a variety of areas, such as research, financial aid, enrollment, student success, and faculty and staff demographics. May also help to generate reports to meet external reporting requirements from governmental agencies, accrediting bodies, and other stakeholders.
Required Qualifications: Positions require a Bachelor's degree in business administration or other relevant field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Demonstrated experience with the following: o Collecting, analyzing, and/or synthesizing data for actionable insights. o Creating, developing, maintaining, and/or using institutional data systems and relational databases or information management systems. o Data management and visualization techniques, and/or statistical analysis and predictive modeling.
Preferred Qualifications: A master's or doctoral degree.
Working knowledge of statistical, query-based, or data management software (e.g. SQL, SAS, R, Python, Tableau, Oracle OAC).
Experience in planning, organizing, and managing large complex research projects, including managing multiple projects simultaneously and adhering to deadlines.
Experience working within an Institutional Research, Institutional Effectiveness, or another analytical unit in higher education.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships, and strong communication skills.
An appreciation and respect for a diverse workplace and a willingness to engage in actions to enhance the diversity at WSU.
Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability and willingness to share ideas, be open to the ideas of others, and work towards organizational goals and interests.
Additional Information: Area/College: Presidential Units
Department: Office of Strategy, Planning, and Analysis
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA ********
Monthly Salary: $5,486 - $7,500 In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: .
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: .
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position. Posting Close Date: The post-closing date has been revised; Applicants must now submit their completed application by Sunday, September 10, 2003 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.
External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.
Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
Required Documents: Resume or CV
Cover Letter
A presentation will be required of finalists during the interview process. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: View phone number on jsv3.recruitics.com (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: View phone number on jsv3.recruitics.com; TDD Callers: View phone number on jsv3.recruitics.com, View phone number on jsv3.recruitics.com(f), or View email address on jsv3.recruitics.com .
Benefits of working as a Data and Strategy Associate in Pullman, WA:
? Learning opportunities
? Continuous Learning Opportunities
? Advantageous package
