POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Statistical Research Associate
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
D
JOB SUMMARY: Provide a variety of research material and analyses to staff and clients in support of
external reporting requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
1.
Design instruments for data collection, conduct various types of research, analyze
statistical information and provide interpretation of data.
2.
Respond to ad hoc data requests; assess informational needs of those requesting
assistance; assist in the design of research and evaluation studies as requested.
25%
3.
Collect, record, categorize research materials; and maintain databases, records,
and reports.
15%
4.
Develop and prepare written and oral reports, workshops and/or seminar
presentations as requested.
15%
5.
Maintain information systems files, and use of these data files to perform
longitudinal research analysis and assessment of student activities and outcomes.
10%
6.
Attend local and state conferences, seminars, and workshops to maintain up-todate knowledge of institutional research methods and issues. Travel to various
locations.
5%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Institutional Research
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide work direction to assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years related work experience.
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SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of statistical practices and procedures, laws, rules, and ethics
concerning the study of human subjects, and understanding of valid statistical applications; Ability
to collect information, identify relevant facts, and derive logical conclusions; knowledge of a
variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods; knowledge of the tools of statistical
analysis and the ability to understand and analyze quantitative information; knowledge of
technical writing skills and the ability to produce professional reports that effectively
communicate ideas; ability to work cooperatively with other employees to accomplish
organizational goals; ability to work effectively without undue instruction or supervision; and
strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer, scanners, mainframes, printers, and similar equipment
associated with a general office environment.
Software Used: Software Used: SPSS, SAS, WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, POWERPOINT, and
SHAREPOINT.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands 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 is regularly required to sit. The employee is
frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally
lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in order to communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, and
other members of the organization to request or transmit information, ask questions, get
clarification, and exercise tact.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet.
Revised: 07/16/09
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POSITION TITLE:
STATISTICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work
environment factors and mental functions described below 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.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
Taste
X
Smell
X
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
None
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
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Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Revised: 07/16/09
Date
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