Data Consultant 3

2021014CP

Data Consultant 3

125C

No Exemption

C99610

Non-Exempt

BU 1

100

CS - 52

$51,276 – $67,248

12

Cheney

Spokane

Yes - Both

Saundra Godin

sgodin@ewu.edu

Please Note: This position is only open to current, benefit eligible employees of Eastern Washington University.

Eastern Washington University and its Office of Institutional Research, seeks applications for the position of Data Consultant 3

The Office of Institutional Research enables university employees to make data-informed decisions. Under the supervision of the Director of Institutional Research, the Data Consultant will collaborate with other members of the Institutional Research team to:

• Determine the development, design, implementation, maintenance, and modification of complex research projects involving data collection, algorithms, data manipulation, analytical modeling, data warehousing, and computer applications and reporting systems
• Develop technical work methods in production of projects and analyses of research data
• Design methods for data mining, algorithms, and application of complex statistical reasoning and statistical procedures to measure the effectiveness of the university’s practices
• Develop experimental design approaches and designs that enhance complex reporting systems

The candidate selected for this position will be rewarded with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package which includes highly subsidized health/dental plans, retirement plan with 100% university match, generous paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays (adjusted accordingly), tuition waiver benefit and more!

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Please Note: This is an internal recruitment open to current benefit eligible Eastern Washington University employees.

Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university located in Cheney, 20 minutes from downtown Spokane. In addition to our primary campus in Cheney, we also offer programs in Spokane’s innovative University-District, plus additional teaching/learning centers located in other cities throughout Washington State. Enrollment has reached over 12,000 students. The Cheney-Spokane area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theater, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing.

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university fund or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Optional: Contact Saundra Godin in Human Resource Services at sgodin@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.

No

No

No

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, data analytics, computer science, economics, or mathematics with coursework in mathematical statistics (theory) and general linear models
• Two years of experience applying complex statistical reasoning and statistical procedures using the R programming language (Python, STATA, SAS or similar will also be considered)
• One year of experience presenting research and/or statistical findings and methods to technical and non-technical constituents
• One year of experience developing queries using Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced statistical methods such as longitudinal data analysis and time-series
• Excellent reproducible research habits (Git, clean coding practices, etc.)
• Demonstrated thorough data cleaning methods that produce accurate results
• Demonstrated ability to learn new statistical/machine learning methods
• Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity

• Master’s degree in statistics, data science, data analytics, computer science, economics, or mathematics with coursework in mathematical statistics (theory) and general linear models
• Knowledge and implementation of machine/statistical learning methodology (predictive modeling workflow)
• R package development experience
• Experience creating Tableau dashboards or R Shiny applications
• Experience working with student-related higher education data and analyzing issues related to student enrollment, persistence, and completion
• Experience with Ellucian Banner systems

Specific Position Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently or collaboratively when needed
• Demonstrated ability to deal with critical and time-sensitive processes
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of verbal or written documents and sensitive data
• Foster a culture of ethical research, a commitment to diversity, and encourage a supportive, team-oriented work environment

Regular

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

04/12/2021

No

04/19/2021

04/20/2021

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.
1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
2. Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. Please list at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
3. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
4. Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Application

50

Conduct Research and Effectiveness Evaluations

• Establish project data requirements and data mining methods using SQL, mathematical statistical processing, and other computer application software
• Develop forms and procedures for reporting research information
• Provide complex, comprehensive analysis of statistics
• Model and frame analytical scenarios impacting decisions and processes
• Develop advanced statistical data analysis and complex design algorithms
• Solve client analytics problems and communicate results and methodologies
• Devise and ensure data mining design obtains appropriate and complete data required for a comprehensive analysis
• Compose written reports and give presentations explaining the findings to technical and non-technical audiences
• Review reports prepared by other organizations to evaluate their impact on, or relationship to, the university’s strategic goals and objectives
• Gather, analyze, and report data from external data sources in response to recurring and ad hoc requests
• Collaborate on local and national studies used in the management of the university
• Complete similar additional duties assigned by the Director

Yes

50

Conduct Reporting Activities

• Assist with the design, implementation, maintenance, and improvements of data visualizations, dashboards, and reports
• Query (using SQL), analyze, and report data from the university’s business intelligence systems in response to recurring and ad hoc requests
• Check reporting procedures for uniformity for university employees to obtain data they require for their routine reporting
• Assist with the compilation, formatting, cleaning, and submitting of data into the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Public Centralized Higher Education Enrollment System (PCHEES)
• Collaborate with IT technical experts, budget analysts, and other staff to audit student census data and improve reporting processes
• Complete similar additional duties assigned by the Director

Yes