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POSITION: Market Research Analyst (Exempt)
HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION: Institutional Research I
DEPARTMENT: Institutional Research
SUPERVISOR TITLE: Associate Provost
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EXEMPTION: Professional Exemption
LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas
TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible
HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT -Candidate mustprofess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, andrespect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist valuesof HSU as reflected in theUniversity's Statement of Faith.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources 325-670-1259 or careers@hsutx.edu
SUMMARY/SCOPE:
Reporting to the Associate Provost, theMarket Research Analyst designs and implements statistical and analyticalmodels to support the functions of the Office of Institutional Research andprovides consultative support to external offices gained from quantitative andqualitative analysis. He or she works as a member of the Institutional Researchteam to provide data and information that supports decision-making andcontinuous institutional improvement.
HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist to research and gather data from internal andexternal databases to survey students and others, and to analyze and assembledata in user-friendly formats.
UsingR, SQL, Business Intelligence Tools, & Microsoft Office Excel includingpivot tables, vlookups, visualizations, & power pivot/power query, theperson will develop, implement, & revise advanced statistical &analytical models to facilitate productivity, efficiency, & student bodysuccess. Organize findings for presentation to university's faculty, staff& trustees. Coordinate development of policies & procedures to supportmarketing research practices for institutions of higher education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisory responsibilities forthis position.
COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.
Interview decisions are partially based on this information.
On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
Analytical - Synthesizes complexor diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition andexperience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
Communications - Expresses ideasand thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibitsgood listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects anduses appropriate communication methods.
Quality Management - Looks for ways toimprove and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Ethics - Treats people withrespect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrityand principles; upholds organizational values.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to readand comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability towrite simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information inone-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and otheremployees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add,subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent andto draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solvepractical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situationswhere only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety ofinstructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform thisjob successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processingsoftware; Spreadsheet software; Project Management software; Payroll systems;Order processing systems; Internet software and Contact Management systems.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accreditedor a nationally recognized in business administration, market research,economics, finance, management, statistics, or related degree required; plus1 year of experience (preferred); OR, alternatively, 2 or more years' experienceas market research analyst for post-secondary educational institutions using R,SQL, Microsoft Office Excel, or similar statistical & analyticalsoftware.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None are required for this position at this time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequired to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands andarms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.
Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed tooutside weather conditions.
Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This is aFull-Time, Exempt Level Staff position at the HSU campus in Abilene, TX.
A minimum of a 40-hourwork week is expected, typically Monday - Friday (8AM - 5PM). Exempt employeesmust also be able to occasionally work beyond a 40-hour work week when neededto complete projects, departmental deadlines, etc.
Must have and maintain a valid ClassC Driver's License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurable underthe university liability policy.
Must be able to drive to completework assignments on and off campus, as needed.
Additional travel may be required onoccasion in order to attend training, etc.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU's mission.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
BACKGROUND SCREEN:
HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.