Research Associate
Job ID: 12813
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp
About UTEP
UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
About the Department
The Center for the Institutional Evaluation, Research and Planning serves as a critical thought partner for institutional planning and evaluation. The Center collaborates with university leadership, administrators, and faculty members in the development of evidence-based initiatives and practices to advance university priorities including student success, enrollment, and others. Additionally, CIERP supports on-going, institution-wide reporting, and evaluation processes.
Internally, the staff at CIERP comprise a network of professional colleagues with responsibilities and expertise across six functional areas - data and reporting, planning and analytics, evaluation and surveys, methods, research and communications, and administration. Professional staff contribute to the analyses and insights provided in any given inquiry, model, or report coming through our office, creating an interconnected and collaborative environment.
Position Information
Hiring Department: Center for Institutional Evaluation, Research and Planning (CIERP)
Posting End Date: Open until filled.
Hours: 40 hours per week in-person, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm
FLSA status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: $50,000 annually.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Recommended Application Materials:
- List of three references
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
Purpose of Position
Summary:Under the general supervision and with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs moderately complex specialized research projects.
Essential Functions
Provide support to the Center's leadership in meeting mandated planning and reporting requirements and the University's information dissemination needs.
Assist with the development, testing, and maintenance of online data tools.
Use federal, state and institutional databases to assist with data requests and analyses.
Assist in design of research studies, create databases, and complete analyses for short-term and longitudinal studies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Planning and Center leadership or supervisor.
Demonstrated proficiency in using MS SQL and Visual Studio for web-based applications.
Experience with development of software, SQL, and web-based applications such as C#/.NET
Skills in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and identifying unresolved questions for future investigations.
Identification of appropriate methods to be applied to data requests.
Demonstrated proficiency in using large databases and accessing national and state data resources.
Demonstrated proficiency with microcomputer applications (Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), statistical applications (e.g., R, SAS, or SPSS), and multi-platform environments. HTML a plus.
Analysis and interpretation of scientific and technical publications.
Effective presentation to managers and the public.
Work effectively as a member of a research team.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
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.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree in computer science or statistics.
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Experience: No minimum experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in data analysis in social and behavioral sciences, higher education research, public administration, or related field.
Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=12813&PostingSeq=1
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