Job Title: RESEARCH ANALYST - Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Deadline Date: Open Until Filled

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Institution: Walden University is a pioneer in student-centered distance education. An accredited graduate institution with a mission for social change, Walden is dedicated to high academic standards and helping students make a difference in their professions, organizations and communities. For more information, please visit our Web site.

Job Duties: The Research Analyst role provides data analysis and reporting for the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. This is an entry level position that supports both the Assessment and Institutional Research departments of the office.

Duties include: Retrieve, QA, and analyze data from Walden's student information system, course evaluation database, web-based surveys, and other data sources, in order to:
• Satisfy Federal, state, and accreditors' reporting requirements
• Internal (Walden and Laureate) requests for information
• Distribute assessment data and analyses to internal audiences
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Walden's assessment plan
• Test hypotheses related to student learning and academic program characteristics
• Manage web-based data collection processes, including surveys and eCollege-based course evaluations and gradebook data
• Develop and test new instruments, reports, and analyses using SPSS, Excel, and other tools
• Present reports and data in written and oral form.

Qualifications:
Experience:
• Bachelor's degree with coursework in research methods and statistical analysis, preferably within the social sciences. Master's degree in educational research, evaluation, or psychology preferred.
• Prior experience working in higher education required.
• Ability to retrieve, analyze and present data in meaningful formats (tables, charts, graphs) to various audiences.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and statistical software (SPSS).
• Some experience with student information systems (such as Banner) preferred.
• Experience with web-based survey, reporting, and/or online learning software preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication and organizational skills.
• Creative, innovative, and able to work with minimal supervision.

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