Research Associate
Application Procedure:
Application Guidelines:
For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by September 19th, 2024. No applications will be accepted after this date. Review of resumes will begin immediately and interviewing will begin after the priority date.
Job Duties
Responsibilities
Provide decision support for policy decisions, program needs, program effectiveness, and student flourishing across divisions and departments within the College:
- Use quantitative, qualitative, or mixed research methods to assess student learning and program effectiveness and to support institutional decision-making.
- Support survey research, which includes survey design, administration and logistics, data analysis, presentation and visualization of results.
- Analyze data from College systems and publicly-available sources to produce insights, decision-support, and required reports for campus stakeholders (e.g., senior leadership, academic departments, campus committees). Reports may include tables, charts, dashboards, executive summaries, or other formats as needed.
- Undertake data visualization initiatives to make institutional data more accessible and available.
- Fully engage in campus-wide efforts to further equity and inclusion goals, e.g. engaging in research practices that promote strengths-based (rather than deficit-based) frameworks.
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of all records and other documents consumed or produced on behalf of IR&A or the College
Job Qualifications
Qualifications
- Proficient with SPSS, R, or similar quantitative analysis tool. Proficient with Excel.
- Experience with qualitative methods, including the use of qualitative analysis tools, such as ATLAS.ti.
- Excellent project management skills, e.g. experience handling multiple requests from stakeholders - in both formal and informal settings, documenting processes, creating project timelines, etc.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working effectively with the IR&A team of staff and student Research Assistants, and establishing partnerships with stakeholders across campus.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly about institutional research data, and assessment methods and results, in non-technical language.
- Experience with visualization software preferred, e.g. Power BI
- Bachelor's degree and minimum of 2 years of graduate/professional experience in higher education, social science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Institution Description
Macalester College - Institutional Overview
Founded in 1874, Macalester College provides students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in flourishing St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls over 2,000 students from across the country and around the world. Macalester is a preeminent liberal arts college recognized for its student service and celebration of internationalism.
At Macalester, we look at our employees through a whole-person, holistic lens. With comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, we provide and enable our community members to grow and care for themselves, their families, and one another. Our whole-hearted fidelity to community-building and social justice exemplify these ideals. Macalester College continuously prioritizes a culturally diverse and pluralistic community. We value individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Our rich blend of people holding varied identities enhances our strong commitment to multiculturalism and global citizenship. We seek candidates who reflect and strengthen our campus environment. Macalester invites and encourages everyone to apply who would add depth to our community including those from all sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, religions, abilities, and ages.
Benefits
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$61,350, depending on experience.
Benefits:
At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:
- 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan.
- Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
- Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
- Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
- Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
- Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.
These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.
Application Due Date: 2024-09-19
Job Start Date: 2024-10-15
Salary: $60000 - $61350
City: St. Paul
State/Province/Region: MN
Institution: Macalester College
Reports To: Associate Provost & Chief Data Officer
Staff # Reporting to Position: 0
Reports In Office: Institutional Research & Assessment
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