Eastern Washington University
Data Consultant 1 - Project
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington, United States, 99004
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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.
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here:
https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu . If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381. Position is open until further notice; screening will begin on September 19th. All materials will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below: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.Attach a
chronological resume
including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. 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).Complete the
online application
form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.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.Job SummaryEastern Washington University and its Office of Institutional Research (IR) seeks applications for the position of Data Consultant 1 – Project.
This is a full-time project position for the duration of the ADVANCE Grant.Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Institutional Research, the Data Consultant 1 will perform entry-level activities to assist higher-level data consultants, report creators, and/or Directors with the following:Assisting with 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.Assisting with data mining, statistical reasoning, and statistical procedures.Developing dashboards and reports by extracting data from information systems.See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position’s responsibilities.
Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on September 19, 2024 and applications will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree, or to be completed within 12 months, in statistics, data science, data analytics, computer science, economics, or mathematics with coursework in mathematical statistics (theory) and general linear models.Experience analyzing descriptive and inferential statistics using the R programming language (Python, SAS or STATA will also be considered).Experience gathering data using SQL programming.Excellent reproducible research habits (Git, clean coding practices, etc.).Demonstrated ability to learn new statistical/machine learning methods.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.Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge and implementation of machine/statistical learning methodology (predictive modeling workflow).Knowledge of advanced statistical methods such as longitudinal data analysis and time-series.Experience presenting research and/or statistical findings and methods to technical and non-technical constituents.Experience creating Tableau dashboards or R Shiny applications.Experience working with higher education data (Banner systems).Experience working in the Argos reporting system.Conditions of EmploymentThis position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Collective Bargaining Agreement .All new faculty and staff are required to complete DEI /Title IX/Hazing Training for employees. This should be completed as soon as possible, but no later than the first few weeks of your hire. You can access the online training
here
or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ site
Training Resources .Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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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.
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here:
https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu . If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381. Position is open until further notice; screening will begin on September 19th. All materials will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below: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.Attach a
chronological resume
including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. 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).Complete the
online application
form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.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.Job SummaryEastern Washington University and its Office of Institutional Research (IR) seeks applications for the position of Data Consultant 1 – Project.
This is a full-time project position for the duration of the ADVANCE Grant.Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Institutional Research, the Data Consultant 1 will perform entry-level activities to assist higher-level data consultants, report creators, and/or Directors with the following:Assisting with 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.Assisting with data mining, statistical reasoning, and statistical procedures.Developing dashboards and reports by extracting data from information systems.See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position’s responsibilities.
Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on September 19, 2024 and applications will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree, or to be completed within 12 months, in statistics, data science, data analytics, computer science, economics, or mathematics with coursework in mathematical statistics (theory) and general linear models.Experience analyzing descriptive and inferential statistics using the R programming language (Python, SAS or STATA will also be considered).Experience gathering data using SQL programming.Excellent reproducible research habits (Git, clean coding practices, etc.).Demonstrated ability to learn new statistical/machine learning methods.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.Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge and implementation of machine/statistical learning methodology (predictive modeling workflow).Knowledge of advanced statistical methods such as longitudinal data analysis and time-series.Experience presenting research and/or statistical findings and methods to technical and non-technical constituents.Experience creating Tableau dashboards or R Shiny applications.Experience working with higher education data (Banner systems).Experience working in the Argos reporting system.Conditions of EmploymentThis position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Collective Bargaining Agreement .All new faculty and staff are required to complete DEI /Title IX/Hazing Training for employees. This should be completed as soon as possible, but no later than the first few weeks of your hire. You can access the online training
here
or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ site
Training Resources .Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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