Job Title: OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS ANALYST - Samford University, Birmingham, AL

Deadline Date: June 1, 2009

Starting Date: July 1, 2009

Institution: Samford University

Job Duties: This position will assist in institutional research activities for the university, as such:

• Reporting, analyzing and assessing data
• Completing numerous surveys
• Providing university-wide reports requested by internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities:
• Fulfill all assignments in an accurate and timely manner.

• Assist in completing a demanding schedule of periodic tasks which include surveys, data requests and analyses for internal and external entities.

• Provide support and analysis for various assessment instruments for the university.

• Extract data from the administrative software systems for internal and external use and reporting.

For more information on this position, please visit our Human Resources Web site.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, statistics or related field OR a minimum of three years experience in a field utilizing skills which lend themselves to institutional research.

• Proficient in statistics, statistical models and analysis enabling discovery of problem areas.

• Knowledge of standard statistical procedures including data sampling and reduction, correlation analysis, projections, display and reporting methods, and other qualitative and quantitative measures.

• Ability to function as part of a team effort to ensure accuracy during the project completion process.

• Proficiency with statistical software (SPSS or other statistical package

• SQL and/or VBA) as well as Microsoft Office ( Excel and Access).

• Have the ability to multi-task with strong work ethic and self-motivation.

• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
• SPSS or other statistical package SQL and/or VBA preferred.

Salary/Benefits:

To Apply: To apply submit resume and cover letter with current salary/salary requirements to:

Office of Human Resources
Samford University
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
FAX: (205) 726-4027
or via e-mail

Resumes received after the posting is removed will not be considered.

EEO/AA: Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications for employment and educational programs from all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability or national or ethnic origin.