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Data Analyst, Social Science Survey Research

Employer
Montclair State University
Location
Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Nov 22, 2024
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IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
  • The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
  • Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
  • In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.
Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years . You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Senior Research Associate, the Data Analyst, Social Science Survey Research conducts data analysis and plays a central role in the reporting process for a statewide adolescent health survey. This is a full-time position, hybrid or remote. CREEHS is a University-based research and evaluation center that provides independent and objective program evaluation, applied research, and program planning services to state and municipal agencies, school districts, colleges and universities, community organizations, and foundations to assist them in meeting their program improvement and accountability needs in the areas of education, public health, and human services. Since its inception in 2011, CREEHS’s goal has been to help our clients collect and use information in ways that improve their programs.

This position is a grant-funded position. Employment in a grant-funded position is contingent upon the availability of funding. Appointment to a grant-funded position may be limited to the duration of the grant and is subject to termination if/when funding expires or is otherwise no longer available.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collaborate with team members to identify project requirements and develop solutions.

  • Review, clean, and organize data using a variety of software tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and SPSS or Stata).

  • Program surveys with complex display logic into Qualtrics survey software.

  • Analyze and summarize quantitative data (e.g., surveys and program data), including multivariate analyses and tests for statistical significance.

  • Generate public-facing tables and figures.

  • Synthesize data and summarize findings as contributions to project deliverables.

  • Conceptualize new reports of survey data summaries for clients and stakeholders.

  • Independently research, learn, and implement new technologies and statistical techniques as directed by supervisor and required by the project and organization.

  • Maintain documentation of learned skills and processes for future reference and training purposes.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  • Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS :

REQUIRED :
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a social science field.

  • Minimum three (3) years of professional experience performing quantitative data analysis of social science, public health, educational/psychometric data, or data in a related field.

  • Professional experience with survey data analysis.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluency in English.

PREFERRED :
  • Master’s degree from an accredited university in a social science field.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing program requirements.

  • Curiosity and a passion for learning new ideas and skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to self-teach and independently acquire new skills and knowledge.

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

  • Exceptionally detail-oriented.

  • Proficiency managing and analyzing data in Excel.

  • Proficiency using SPSS or Stata.

  • Experience managing data in relational databases.

  • Experience programming surveys in Qualtrics.

  • Experience ;writing client-facing reports for audiences with varying levels of quantitative literacy.

  • Willingness to work in a hybrid setting (i.e., spend some time in person each week).

Procedure for Candidacy

In order to be considered for the position, you must submit a cover letter and resume. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Department

CREEHS

Position Type

Professional - Non-Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent @montclair.edu .

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/

Company

 Montclair State University

Montclair State University defines what it means to be a university with a public purpose — one that not only creates transformational opportunities for students, but also partners with communities to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Montclair invites students to imagine the world they want to live in and empowers them to develop the skills and knowledge to create it. As a solutions engine, we ask: How can we harness the power of 21,000 students and 1,800 professors to be a force for good in the world?

This distinctive approach continues to attract students, propelling Montclair to become New Jersey’s second largest institution of higher learning, and one of its most diverse. Under President Jonathan Koppell, the University enrolled the largest entering class in the University’s history two years in a row.

Founded in 1908, Montclair has grown big enough to offer more than 300 programs across 13 colleges and schools at all degree levels – and yet, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1, is still small enough for students to receive personalized attention from professors and staff who truly care. Students have numerous opportunities to conduct research with professors who are respected leaders in their fields.

More than 50% of Montclair’s students identify as underrepresented minorities. It is New Jersey’s largest Hispanic-Serving Institution, serving more Latinx students than any other university in the state.

Montclair’s highly diverse students thrive in the University’s supportive, welcoming environment. Their graduation rates outperform state and national benchmarks and predictions with U.S. News & World Report ranking Montclair as seventh among national universities in graduation rate performance in 2022. It is consistently recognized as one of the most inclusive and best value universities and ranked No. 21 in the country in social mobility.

Many of Montclair’s students are working and raising families, and the University offers flexible programs that give them the opportunity to learn in ways that work best for them, on campus or online, in real time or asynchronously.

Faculty include winners of a MacArthur fellowship, Fulbright grants and Emmy awards, and NSF, NEH and NIH grants, among many other distinctions. These highly respected researchers, scholars and creators are dedicated to student success, and they are always innovating to meet the needs of learners and of the state. Montclair has launched dozens of new degree and certificate programs, and offers more combined bachelor’s and master’s degree programs than any other university in New Jersey – empowering students to enter the workforce faster, with stronger skills and for less cost. 

Montclair’s mission is to elevate its students and partners, and in so doing, help make the world a better place. 

At Montclair State, our employees are among our most valuable assets.

When you work at Montclair State, you join a talented, diverse and inclusive community of employees who work together to support the educational mission of the University.

You are part of a leading institution of higher education in New Jersey. Our 11 colleges and schools serve 21,000 students on a beautiful 252-acrea, vibrant suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City.

Dedicated to providing employees with opportunities for professional achievement and development, we take pride in a dynamic workplace environment that respects all employees and encourages excellence.

As a Montclair State University employee, you enjoy access to:

  • Comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits to discounted membership to the campus recreation center and tuition reimbursement
  • Policies, programs and services that support our commitment to affirmative action, equal opportunity employment, multicultural diversity and inclusion
  • A dynamic, sophisticated and diverse environment
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