Research Analyst at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date	01/01/2025
Classification Title	Field, Research, and Outreach Services
Rank	N - No Rank
Working Title	Research Analyst
Department	200901 - OIR Institutional Research
Position Number	D93847
Representation	UX - Unclassified Excluded
Renewable	Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE	1
Tenure Status	F - Fixed Term

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept	Portland State University (PSU), located on a 50-acre campus in downtown Portland, is a nationally acclaimed leader in sustainability and community-based learning. The University’s position in the heart of Oregon’s economic and cultural center enables PSU students and faculty to apply scholarly theory to the real-world problems of business and community organizations. Portland State offers 210 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree options, as well as graduate certificates and continuing education programs. PSU is Oregon’s most diverse, innovative and affordable research university with just over 20,000 students who come from all 50 states and from 65 nations around the world.
Position Summary	Reporting to the Director of Institutional Research and Planning, the position is responsible for extracting, analyzing, and reporting data from both institutional and external data bases to respond to recurring and ad hoc requests. The position also works collaboratively on projects with colleagues within and outside the institutional research office. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in the field of institutional research and in developing a career as an IR professional.
Minimum Qualifications	• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in data analysis and reporting. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, or equivalent. • Proficiency in use of R, SPSS or SAS for data management and analysis. • Experience extracting data and creating reports using Cognos, or equivalent.• Ability to work in teams. • Ability to successfully complete a background check.
Preferred Qualifications	• Master’s degree and experience in an institutional research office and demonstrated knowledge of institutional research theory, principles, and methods. • Experience using Tableau for data visualizations.• Knowledge and experience with statistics and statistical analysis techniques.
Key Cultural Competencies	Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship	Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours	M-F 8-5
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement	The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $60,384 and $64,000, depending on qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package including 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse, or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

Search Details

Posting Close Date
Projected Close Date for Posting	Open Until Finalists Identified
Application screening begins	12/09/2024
Quick Link	https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/46367

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