Data Science Analyst (Research Institute)
- Employer
- Dallas College
- Location
- Bill J. Priest
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Technology, Analysts & Programming
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Job no: 502787
Work type: Full-time
Location: Bill J. Priest
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 (Some nights and weekends)
Working Title
Data Science Analyst
Job Title Code
CZA
Salary Level
N06
Salary Range (Full-Time)
$65,000 yr+ (commensurate with education and experience)
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Staff
Position Summary
The Data Science Analyst will contribute to original research projects of the Research Institute by creating machine learning models, beginning from the discovery phase. The incumbent will be work closely the Research Institute team to understand the needs and barriers to success of current students and graduates, and the skills needed by employers. Research questions will focus on student recruitment, completion, and employment outcomes as they relate to meeting the Dallas area workforce demand as well as the return on investment for Dallas College students. The Data Science Analyst will collaborate with the Executive Director and the team members of the Research Institute to design and execute projects to create statistical models which integrate multiple data sources and enhance student success efforts by identifying barriers which can be addressed. The incumbent will use machine learning to enhance existing predictive models or create new ones, solving supervised problems using regression or classification models and developing new approaches to unsupervised problems. The Analyst will use data visualization tools for dissemination and translate findings for internal and external stakeholder decisions and actions.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Expertise with quantitative methods using machine learning (R or Python)
- Experience with statistical analysis software
- Experience querying databases with SQL
- Knowledge of best practices in data storytelling, presentation and visualization Experience with data visualization software using or designing statistical libraries in Tableau or Power BI
- Experience in technical writing for publication
- Experience supporting the production of research reports for a variety of purposes and stakeholder audiences
- Experience with constructing, managing, interacting with, and analyzing large data sets
- Knowledge of the action research framework and experience supporting elements within the framework
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of diverse stakeholders through multiple channels
Physical Requirements
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Minimum Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, data analytics, economics, quantitative engineering field or related discipline. Official transcripts required.
- Three (3) years in a data science environment preferably with higher education data using R or Python for data mining in complex data systems for development of machine learning models.
- Expertise in quantitative research methods, data analysis and developing machine learning models using R or Python applying statistical or mathematical concepts.
- ***Will be subject to a criminal background. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint test.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Create machine learning models beginning from the discovery phase focused on the barriers to success of current students and graduates, and the skills needed by employers, as well as the economic impact of Dallas College on the region
- Create quantitative models which integrate multiple data sources and enhance student success efforts by identifying barriers by enhancing existing predictive models or creating new models, solving supervised problems (regression or classification) and developing new approaches to unsupervised problems
- Applies research findings to support decision-making processes and change initiatives across the College and affiliated partner organizations
- Analyzes quantitative data generated by background research and outputs of original research
- Participates in the authorship of reports of research findings to be disseminated to internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of driving action and informing policy
- Completes required Dallas College professional development training hours per academic year.
- Performs other job duties as required.
Reports To: Executive Director, Research Institute
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
Dallas College is part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Dallas College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.
Staffing of the Research Institute will be in the form of a hybrid team, where designed on-site workdays will be determined by the Executive Director based on the needs of the team member, the unit and Dallas College.
Advertised: 07 Sep 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Sep 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Organization
Since 1965 the seven colleges of DCCCD — Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland — have served more than 3 million people. That's a lot of students! The colleges of DCCCD equip students for successful living and responsible citizenship in a rapidly changing local, national and world community by providing: — the first two years of a bachelor's degree — more than 100 high-demand career programs — enrichment and certification classes for a lifetime of learning — professors who are dedicated to your success, not a research grant — unparalleled quality at a tuition you can afford Check out jobs over on our careers page at opportunities.dcccd.edu.
Website http://www.dcccd.edu
Industry Higher Education
Company size 5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters Dallas, Texas
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1965
Specialties Higher Education, Technical Certificates, and Vocational Degrees and Certificates
Locations The District Office (DO) houses the core districtwide administrative operations.
We are situated just south of downtown Dallas, across the street from Dallas Police HQ and South Side on
Lamar.
District Office 1601 S Lamar St, Dallas, Texas 75215
District Service Center 4343 IH – 30 Mesquite, TX 75150
Eastfield College 3737 Motley Drive Mesquite, Texas 75150
El Centro College 801 Main St. Dallas, Texas 75202
Richland College 12800 Abrams Rd. Dallas, Texas
Brookhaven College 3939 Valley View Ln. Farmers Branch, Texas
Cedar Valley College 3030 N Dallas Ave. Lancaster, Texas 75134
Mountain View College 4849 W Illinois Ave. Dallas, Texas
North Lake College 5001 N MacArthur Blvd Irving, Texas 75038
- Website
- https://www.dcccd.edu/pages/default.aspx
- Telephone
- 2143781574
- Location
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1601 S. LAMAR ST
Dallas
TX
75215
US
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