Institutional Research Data Coordinator

Description

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Under administrative direction, organizes and conducts the preparation of complex mathematical models and research studies of university operations; analyzes and prepares results for publication or submission to administrators.

Examples of Duties

• Directs the formulation of, or formulates, mathematical models (such as Markovian enrollment projections) of university operations (such as student flow, induced course load, faculty flow, enrollment, and resource allocation);
• designs and implements statistical computations;
• prepares or directs the preparation of tables and charts;
• directs the gathering and analysis of data;
• interprets data and trends, summarizes results, and prepares reports for submission to university administrators or for publication;
• directs or performs the coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of mathematical computer programs for developed models (using linear, dynamic and/or stochastic programming techniques);
• devises, recommends approval, and implements revised methods, procedures, and techniques of section;
• may supervise assigned personnel;
• performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, operations research, or other related fields with at least 12 semester hours in computer science and/or mathematical modelingORExperience and/or training that provided knowledge, skills, and abilities comparable to those normally gained in one of the Bachelor's degree programs listed above¹
2. One (1) year (12 months) of experience in operations research and/or mathematical modeling

¹ In substituting experience and/or training for the Bachelor's degree programs cited above, it is recommended that in order to ensure consistent application of these qualifications, the evaluation and verification of an applicant's experience and/or training be accomplished through the cooperative efforts of the personnel office and a person experienced in mathematical modeling and statistical studies of institutional operations in a manner that will preserve the applicant's anonymity.

Supplemental Information

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:

1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.
2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).
5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from info@schooljobs.com.
7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.gov

About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.

SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as:

• tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents
• a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni
• Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP)

For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/

Required Question

1. Describe your specific work experience directing the formulation of, or formulated, mathematical models such as Markovian enrollment projections, of university/corporate operations such as staff/faculty flow, student/enrollment, resource allocation; designing, preparing, analyzing and/or transforming information into a useable format to create reports, tables, and charts for submission to other departments within the university, state or federal agencies, to satisfy external reports and administrative needs:
2. Describe your specific work experience designing and implementing statistical computations:
3. Describe your specific work experience preparing or directing the preparation of tables and charts; directing the gathering of university/corporate data and analyzed university/corporate data; interpreting data and trends, summarized results, and preparing reports for submission to university administrators/corporate management or for publication; interpreting the results of analytical studies; preparing written or oral reports explaining the results of analytical studies:
4. Describe your specific work experience directing or performing the coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of mathematical computer programs for statistical analyses; compiling, maintaining, and organizing a historical data warehouse to support institutional reporting and planning
5. Describe your specific work experience coordinating the collection data, validation and organization of data, and analysis and interpretation of collected data from various institutional resources; devising, recommending approval, and implementing revised methods, procedures, and techniques of division/department:
6. Describe your specific work experience assigning, directing and reviewing work to departmental personnel; interviewing job applicants; approving work records; training departmental personnel; evaluating the quality of work performance and conducting performance appraisals; recommending discipline of employees; estimating number of employees needed for a specific job; ensuring compliance of the unit to establish institutional regulations; directing personnel in the preparation of research studies and mathematical models: