Statistical & Research Analysts (1IER25) Position Available In Aiken, South Carolina

Statistical & Research Analysts (1IER25) State of South Carolina – 2.9 Aiken County, SC Job Details Full-time $46,655 – $66,488 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Statistical software Data mining SAS Mid-level SQL Database management Bachelor’s degree SPSS Full Job Description Job Responsibilities Reporting to the Director of Institutional Effectiveness, the Statistical and Research Analyst is responsible for the coordination and completion of assessment initiatives; research design; facilitates data collection and analysis; and promotes evidence-based decision-making across the college, including assisting faculty and staff with program review, strategic planning initiatives and compliance/accreditation needs for the academic programs and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing data for institutional initiatives and collaborating with leaders to ensure data needs are met. Supports academic and administrative departments in the design and execution of accreditation and assessment initiatives; prepares written assessment documents and findings; collects, compiles, analyzes, and interprets complex data for research-related projects, grant proposals, and reporting. Responds as assigned to external and internal requests for data. Responsible for extracting, compiling, analyzing, and reporting data on students, instructional offerings, college-wide assessments, initiatives, and all other relevant reports as requested. Performing data extraction, manipulation, and analysis using statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, and SQL. Querying, analyzing, and interpreting data to support data-informed decision-making. Designing and developing special statistical studies that evaluate the effectiveness of institutional proposals, designing, creating, and validating metrics and surveys, and reporting strategies related to accountability for the assessment of college-wide, division, and program activities. Preparing, updating, verifying, and improving upon regular internal reports (including institutional dashboards). Conducting independent research and data analysis that supports the college’s mission and strategic plan. Applying appropriate statistical analyses for use in data mining, forecasting, assessment, and/or predictive analytics as appropriate for each assigned project. Attends college-wide events and serves on committees representing the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Participates in professional development and applies knowledge to the continual improvement of related goals and activities. Fulfills other duties as assigned. Minimum and Additional Requirements Bachelor’s degree with statistical courses and experience in statistics. Preferred Qualifications Prior higher education experience and working knowledge of database management, data (SQL) querying, and dashboard development preferred. The ability to work with complex data sets while maintaining data quality and accuracy is a must. Candidate will have the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, prioritize and follow through on projects, and adapt to changes in work demands, priorities, and procedures. Additional Comments Aiken Technical College is an equal opportunity employer committed to having diversity throughout the College. Any requests for reasonable accommodation to apply for this position should be directed to Human Resources by calling 803-508-7497, or writing to the above address. Requests for accommodations must be made by the above-stated deadline. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.