ADMINISTRATOR II
Research Analyst, Research and Policy Analysis
Recruitment #21-002587-0052
Department | Maryland Higher Education Commission |
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Date Opened | 8/20/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 9/24/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $50,971.00 - $81,596.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Cheryl Murphy |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Prepares information reports and studies about current higher education topics. These include mandated reports, annual reports, and ad hoc research reports and may be requested by the Commission and the secretary.
- Maintains and updates the Commission’s annual Data Book.
- Prepares data sets, runs syntax, validates results and prepares tables; manages and oversees all aspects of preparation for publication.
- Responds to requests for statistical data, both from members of the Commission staff and from external audiences, including the campuses, other state agencies, Maryland businesses, the general public, and out-of- state educational organizations, including SREB.
- Plans and organizes procedures for coding, tabulating and analyzing data, drawing appropriate conclusions and recommendations as indicated.
- Completes special projects and assignments requested by the Director, including work related to the Commission’s performance accountability report, Managing for Results submission, enrollment projections, and annual Data Book publication.
- Conducts research and analysis of policy-relevant post-secondary education issues and summarizes findings.
- Applicants should have strong writing, communication, and analytical skills.
- Applicants should also be abreast of current issues in higher education, and have experience managing projects with fixed deadlines, working collaboratively as part of a team, and assisting with interagency work groups.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of professional experience with Stata (preferred), SPSS, SAS. R, or other statistical package.
- One year of work experience across several areas of basic statistical methodologies (e.g., descriptive statistics, GLM/regression, statistical tests, analysis of variance).
- A minimum of nine (9) credit hours, credit hours in research methodology and/or applied/theoretical statistics.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least one year of experience in data analysis in education, higher education, government, or public policy.
- Experience writing policy reports.
- One year experience working with PowerBI or other data visualization tools.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.