Maricopa Community College district
Data Scientist -Business Systems Analyst Sr (Institutional Effectiveness)
Maricopa Community College district, Arizona City, Arizona, United States, 85123
Data Scientist -Business Systems Analyst Sr (Institutional Effectiveness)
Job ID:
319790Location:
Mesa Community CollegeFull/Part Time:
Full TimeRegular/Temporary:
Regular
Salary Range
$75,961.00 - $98,749.50/annually, DOE
Grade
120
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pmSummer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm
Work Calendar
12 Months
Maricopa Summary
Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?
Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?
Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!
About Us
Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governanceOne of the largest community college systems in the country2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipientNamed 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best EmployersCampus Statement
At Mesa Community College, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We honor the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, socioeconomic background, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, nationality, and intellectual perspective, enrich the college community. We continuously adapt and respond to differences with a single focus - to create a welcoming, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment that ensures all students and employees have the support and knowledge to succeed and thrive. MCC is committed to building and sustaining a workplace that reflects our community and student population. Our goal is that our students and employees have the knowledge and skills necessary to excel, lead, navigate, and thrive in a diverse world.
Benefits
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.
20 paid observed holidays) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)Paid vacation, sick, and personal timeMaricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)Annual professional development growth fundingTuition reimbursement for employees and dependentsFlexible work schedulesMaricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
Sight-On-Site Eye Care ServicesDiabetes Empowerment Education ProgramMobile On-site Mammography ScreeningsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and morePre-Retirement Events
(may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)Job Summary
The Data Scientist is the college's most advanced analytics position that works to advance the college's culture of data-informed decision making by leading the development and management of the Institutional Effectiveness Office's analytics portfolio. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness (IE), an ideal BSADA will be self-motivated, ambitious, collaborative, reliable, innovative, and equity-minded in the pursuit of excellence in their role.
As the IE Office's most advanced analyst, the BSADA leverages robust knowledge and skills in data analytics, data science, statistics, programming, and project management to successfully develop, design, document, revise, modify, deploy and maintain complex analytics products. In addition, BSADA serves as a subject-matter expert and resource for college stakeholders, helping clients make sense of data by identifying and translating business and stakeholder needs and requirements into the design and dissemination of dashboards, reports, models, analyses, and visualizations. Finally, the BSADA demonstrates a commitment to service excellence, innovation, student success, integrity, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of job duties.
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Essential Functions
35% Data Preparation and Management : Develops programs and complex queries to access, cleanse, and extract data from data warehouses and other data sources using industry-standard query tools and programming languages such as SQL. Prepares data for analysis. Collaborates with college and district IE staff on analytics development.
35% Data Presentation and Storytelling : Develop, design, document, revise, modify, deploy, and maintain complex analytics products such as Tableau dashboards, visualizations, and other reporting related to institutional research and institutional effectiveness (i.e., student success outcomes, equity gaps, institutional performance metrics, course scheduling, etc.). Perform user acceptance testing to ensure analytics products meet user needs. Utilize industry accepted best practices in the design of analytics products and data visualizations.
15% Data Science and Innovation : Apply data science techniques such as predictive and prescriptive analytics, machine learning, AI, etc. to transform large quantities of data into actionable insights for data-informed decision making and continuous improvement. Utilize statistical knowledge and programming languages such as SQL, R, and Python to build tools and models that can be used to inform improvements to institutional and student outcomes. Conduct and interpret analyses of research data using descriptive statistics, inferential tests, and advanced statistical methods and models; evaluate and ensure statistical integrity, accuracy and validity of research data.
15% Data Outreach and Training : Develop and provide training to stakeholders in the use and navigation of analytics products and the sense-making of data. Consult with college stakeholders to understand their data needs and build appropriate analytics products to meet their needs. Assist college staff and leadership in understanding data to improve college processes and institutional effectiveness. Serve on college and district councils and committees as a liaison from the IE Office and provide input on processes and data needs. Serve as a subject-matter expert related to analytics products and serve as a resource for other members of the IE staff in the collaborative development of analytics products.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in information technology, information systems, statistics, educational studies, business administration, public administration, mathematics, the social sciences, engineering or related field with four full-time equivalent years of business systems analysis, data analytics, or data science experience including the development and management of analytics tools and products, business/analytics process design, business/analytics requirements definition, workflow documentation, data visualization, and statistical analysis.
OR
Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in information technology, information systems, statistics, educational studies, business administration, public administration, mathematics, the social sciences, engineering or related field with six full-time equivalent years of business systems analysis, data analytics, or data science experience including the development and management of analytics tools and products, business/analytics process design, business/analytics requirements definition, workflow documentation, data visualization, and statistical analysis.
OR
High School Diploma/GED with eight full-time equivalent years of business systems analysis, data analytics, or data science experience including the development and management of analytics tools and products, business/analytics process design, business/analytics requirements definition, workflow documentation, data visualization, and statistical analysis.
Desired Qualifications
A. A masters degree in data analytics, data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, applied mathematics, economics, physics, psychometrics, biostatistics, and/or a related graduate-level data analytics certification.
B. Experience creating complex data analytics products such as visualizations, dashboards, and reports that meet stakeholder needs in Tableau or other similar data visualization software such as PowerBI.
C. Experience conducting data analysis, research and reporting related to improving outcomes.
D. Experience writing or designing complex queries using programming languages such as SQL to extract complex datasets from various data sources such as relational databases.
E. Experience using advanced statistical techniques and concepts (i.e., regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests, and proper usage, etc.) to conduct research or develop analytics products.
F. Advanced experience using statistical packages or languages such as R, SPSS, or SAS.
G. Experience developing predictive and/or prescriptive analytics products using skills related to data science, machine learning, AI, or similar.
Special Working Conditions
May be required to work at multiple sites or locations.
Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense.
May be required to work evenings and weekends
May be required to sit and use a computer for prolonged period of time.
This position may be partially or fully remote
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page to apply for jobs by logging in to HCM and clicking on Navigator / Menu / Self Service / Recruiting / Careers. Click on for instructions on how to apply. Applicants who are not currently working for any of the MCCCD locations should apply at .
If you encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or the submission of your application, please contact MCC Human Resources at prior to the application deadline. We are accessible on business days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Arizona time.
Additional Requirements
Applications invited to interview will be asked to provide a portfolio of 3-5 analytics work products (e.g., dashboard, visualization, report, model, etc.) in which they were the primary developer.
Posting Close Date
Open until filled. First screening of applications will occur on March 18, 2024
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
To apply, visit
jeid-703b1da4549f1c44a4381bda1065f1ba
Job ID:
319790Location:
Mesa Community CollegeFull/Part Time:
Full TimeRegular/Temporary:
Regular
Salary Range
$75,961.00 - $98,749.50/annually, DOE
Grade
120
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pmSummer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm
Work Calendar
12 Months
Maricopa Summary
Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?
Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?
Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!
About Us
Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governanceOne of the largest community college systems in the country2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipientNamed 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best EmployersCampus Statement
At Mesa Community College, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We honor the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, socioeconomic background, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, nationality, and intellectual perspective, enrich the college community. We continuously adapt and respond to differences with a single focus - to create a welcoming, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment that ensures all students and employees have the support and knowledge to succeed and thrive. MCC is committed to building and sustaining a workplace that reflects our community and student population. Our goal is that our students and employees have the knowledge and skills necessary to excel, lead, navigate, and thrive in a diverse world.
Benefits
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.
20 paid observed holidays) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)Paid vacation, sick, and personal timeMaricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)Annual professional development growth fundingTuition reimbursement for employees and dependentsFlexible work schedulesMaricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
Sight-On-Site Eye Care ServicesDiabetes Empowerment Education ProgramMobile On-site Mammography ScreeningsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and morePre-Retirement Events
(may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)Job Summary
The Data Scientist is the college's most advanced analytics position that works to advance the college's culture of data-informed decision making by leading the development and management of the Institutional Effectiveness Office's analytics portfolio. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness (IE), an ideal BSADA will be self-motivated, ambitious, collaborative, reliable, innovative, and equity-minded in the pursuit of excellence in their role.
As the IE Office's most advanced analyst, the BSADA leverages robust knowledge and skills in data analytics, data science, statistics, programming, and project management to successfully develop, design, document, revise, modify, deploy and maintain complex analytics products. In addition, BSADA serves as a subject-matter expert and resource for college stakeholders, helping clients make sense of data by identifying and translating business and stakeholder needs and requirements into the design and dissemination of dashboards, reports, models, analyses, and visualizations. Finally, the BSADA demonstrates a commitment to service excellence, innovation, student success, integrity, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of job duties.
See .
Essential Functions
35% Data Preparation and Management : Develops programs and complex queries to access, cleanse, and extract data from data warehouses and other data sources using industry-standard query tools and programming languages such as SQL. Prepares data for analysis. Collaborates with college and district IE staff on analytics development.
35% Data Presentation and Storytelling : Develop, design, document, revise, modify, deploy, and maintain complex analytics products such as Tableau dashboards, visualizations, and other reporting related to institutional research and institutional effectiveness (i.e., student success outcomes, equity gaps, institutional performance metrics, course scheduling, etc.). Perform user acceptance testing to ensure analytics products meet user needs. Utilize industry accepted best practices in the design of analytics products and data visualizations.
15% Data Science and Innovation : Apply data science techniques such as predictive and prescriptive analytics, machine learning, AI, etc. to transform large quantities of data into actionable insights for data-informed decision making and continuous improvement. Utilize statistical knowledge and programming languages such as SQL, R, and Python to build tools and models that can be used to inform improvements to institutional and student outcomes. Conduct and interpret analyses of research data using descriptive statistics, inferential tests, and advanced statistical methods and models; evaluate and ensure statistical integrity, accuracy and validity of research data.
15% Data Outreach and Training : Develop and provide training to stakeholders in the use and navigation of analytics products and the sense-making of data. Consult with college stakeholders to understand their data needs and build appropriate analytics products to meet their needs. Assist college staff and leadership in understanding data to improve college processes and institutional effectiveness. Serve on college and district councils and committees as a liaison from the IE Office and provide input on processes and data needs. Serve as a subject-matter expert related to analytics products and serve as a resource for other members of the IE staff in the collaborative development of analytics products.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in information technology, information systems, statistics, educational studies, business administration, public administration, mathematics, the social sciences, engineering or related field with four full-time equivalent years of business systems analysis, data analytics, or data science experience including the development and management of analytics tools and products, business/analytics process design, business/analytics requirements definition, workflow documentation, data visualization, and statistical analysis.
OR
Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in information technology, information systems, statistics, educational studies, business administration, public administration, mathematics, the social sciences, engineering or related field with six full-time equivalent years of business systems analysis, data analytics, or data science experience including the development and management of analytics tools and products, business/analytics process design, business/analytics requirements definition, workflow documentation, data visualization, and statistical analysis.
OR
High School Diploma/GED with eight full-time equivalent years of business systems analysis, data analytics, or data science experience including the development and management of analytics tools and products, business/analytics process design, business/analytics requirements definition, workflow documentation, data visualization, and statistical analysis.
Desired Qualifications
A. A masters degree in data analytics, data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, applied mathematics, economics, physics, psychometrics, biostatistics, and/or a related graduate-level data analytics certification.
B. Experience creating complex data analytics products such as visualizations, dashboards, and reports that meet stakeholder needs in Tableau or other similar data visualization software such as PowerBI.
C. Experience conducting data analysis, research and reporting related to improving outcomes.
D. Experience writing or designing complex queries using programming languages such as SQL to extract complex datasets from various data sources such as relational databases.
E. Experience using advanced statistical techniques and concepts (i.e., regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests, and proper usage, etc.) to conduct research or develop analytics products.
F. Advanced experience using statistical packages or languages such as R, SPSS, or SAS.
G. Experience developing predictive and/or prescriptive analytics products using skills related to data science, machine learning, AI, or similar.
Special Working Conditions
May be required to work at multiple sites or locations.
Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense.
May be required to work evenings and weekends
May be required to sit and use a computer for prolonged period of time.
This position may be partially or fully remote
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page to apply for jobs by logging in to HCM and clicking on Navigator / Menu / Self Service / Recruiting / Careers. Click on for instructions on how to apply. Applicants who are not currently working for any of the MCCCD locations should apply at .
If you encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or the submission of your application, please contact MCC Human Resources at prior to the application deadline. We are accessible on business days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Arizona time.
Additional Requirements
Applications invited to interview will be asked to provide a portfolio of 3-5 analytics work products (e.g., dashboard, visualization, report, model, etc.) in which they were the primary developer.
Posting Close Date
Open until filled. First screening of applications will occur on March 18, 2024
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
To apply, visit
jeid-703b1da4549f1c44a4381bda1065f1ba