Job Title: SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST - Utah Valley University, Orem, UT

Deadline Date: June 8, 2009

Starting Date:

Institution: Utah Valley University, a dynamic, evolving institution with enrollment over 23,000 students, is seeking a qualified Senior Research Analyst for the Institutional Research department. UVU is located in the Orem-Provo area, 40 miles south of Salt Lake City at the base of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The university is situated close to six national parks. Rich cultural and outdoor opportunities abound. We invite you to visit our Web site for more information.

Job Duties:
• Conduct specialized research projects for UVU administration and USHE.

• Conduct statistical analysis, develop and maintain computer programs, and create reports to meet the requirements of State and Federal Governing Boards for appropriations and funding from the various entities (e.g., IPEDS, Carl Perkins, and Third Week Enrollment Reports).

• Create, conduct, analyze, and report survey and university research analysis to collect data (e.g. outcome data, community perceptions and demands, and student/faculty/staff surveys, enrollment management) using appropriate tools and programs such as Middleware, SQL, PSQL, SPSS, WebFocus and similar software.

• Maintain, develop, and use longitudinal databases that provide data for State/Federal Legislators, Board of Regents, University President, and University Administrators for use in decision making, accreditation, and program review.

• Serve as a member of national, state, local, college committees, and professional organizations where methods and practices of Institutional Research are discussed.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited institution with a Doctorate degree in Public Administration; Business Administration; Education Administration, Research/Evaluation; Information Systems, or in a related field; OR, Master's degree and two years of experience related to the summary of duties; OR, an appropriate bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of directly related experience.

Salary/Benefits: Employer sponsored (14.2%!) 401 plan with TIAA-CREF or Fidelity.
Low premium EMIA medical and more.

To Apply: To view the complete job description and to apply online, please visit our Career Web site. Reference position #051678.

EEO/AA: Utah Valley University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access Employer.