Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience which demonstrates the ability to conduct sophisticated and highly complex research and analysis. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in the design and preparation of data analyses working with large and/or complex relational data sets.

• Advanced technical skills using databases, statistical, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and business intelligence software.

• Knowledge of quantitative methodologies applicable to postsecondary education.

• Familiarity with federal and state data privacy and data practices requirements.

• Ability to clearly communicate information, orally and in writing, to lay people and professionals.

• Knowledge of behavioral research techniques in such fields as economics, educational psychology, public administration, and/or political science that are relevant to the conduct of educational research and analysis.

Preferred Qualification 

• Master's Degree or Doctorate

• Experience in the design and preparation of analyses related specifically to postsecondary education

• Experience in leading complex research and analysis projects in collaboration with multidisciplinary stakeholder groups.

• Seven (7) years of demonstrated ability to conduct sophisticated and complex research and analysis.

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.