Data Analytics Specialist - Prevention Research Center

The School of Public Health at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Remote) Data Analytics Specialist with the Prevention Research Center

About the Opportunity

The Data Analytics Specialist will provide critical data management and support within the WV Prevention Research Center for the Integrated Community Engagement (ICE) Collaborative Program and other PRC projects. The primary project involved is the five-year NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse-funded R01, “Shifting the Landscape in Primary Substance Use Prevention for Rural America: The Integrated Community Engagement Collaborative Cluster Trial” involving schools and communities in 36 WV counties (sites). In addition to the R01, the WVPRC has county level agreements within other WV and Kentucky counties, partnering with the Center for ICE implementation. The whole of this body of work makes up the ICE Collaborative.

This position will provide epidemiology and biostatistics, database development, and data visualization expertise to the team by supporting data collection, contributing to data collection and database management, coding and analyzing data, report writing, data visualization, and presentations of data to community members and state partners. The Data Analytics Specialist will produce critical data infrastructure development to create and disseminate individual reports for over 100 partners, at the school, county, and state level. In addition, the data manager will provide technical assistance for the PRC, communities, and other partners.

What You'll Do

• Use advanced statistical methods and software to review and analyze collected data, looking for trends related to successes, program outcomes, and implementation of best practices, including SPSS, SAS, STATA, R, JMP, NVivo, Tableau, and others.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Research and collect data through complex techniques and procedures of both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Monitor data collection and data collection protocols.
• Manages project databases of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Interprets, synthesizes, and analyzes data.
• Build and maintain a data visualization plan for ICE and other PRC projects.
• Create dynamic dashboards and tailored visual reports to communicate findings to diverse stakeholders, including state and community partners.
• Create and generate annual reports for schools, counties, community and state partners, including written reports and presentations.
• Writes and edits appropriate reports and other deliverables, including presentations, for a variety of stakeholders such state, federal and community audiences.
• Develops training materials and conducts workshops to build capacity for internal and external partners.
• Provide technical assistance to PRC, community, and state partners for dashboards and data reports.
• Provides mentorship to team members and graduate students, fostering professional growth and building organizational capacity.
• Schedules, organizes, and reports on status of data management activities.
• Collaborates with state and community partners to implement data-driven strategies and integrate evaluation findings into continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Meets with project teams on regular basis to maintain ongoing communication regarding the quality of the assistant's performance.
• Attend full project teams with program partners and stakeholders.
• Collaborates with Center Administration to ensure the fiscal management of resources related to data analytics and management and general financial management.

• Bachelor's degree in public health, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of two (2) years of combined experience in the following:
  • Biostatistics, epidemiology, data analysis and data visualization including application of statistical methodology.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the mission, goals, and policies of the WVPRC.
• Knowledge of research methodology in a community setting with a focus on health-related topics.
• Knowledge of program development and management.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to plan and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, telephone, written, face-to-face) and ability to perform in a professional manner in a variety of settings and with individuals of various backgrounds and skill levels.
• Ability to manage multiple project activities with an appropriate degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to see the interconnectedness among multiple aspects of a project.
• Effective public speaking skills
• Skilled in the proficient use of computer software including the use of spreadsheet, word processing, video-conferencing software, web-based survey and presentation programs, and file management. Specific skills in survey development programs and data visualization software (such as Tableau, Microsoft BI, etc.) are preferred.
• Knowledge and skills of advanced statistical methods and software tools for data analysis and data visualization, SPSS, STATA, SAS, R, JMP, etc.
• Ability to create and generate automated reports.
• Ability to work in flexible environments including using video-conferencing software.
• Ability to present findings graphically including tables, charts, and interactive data dashboards.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse levels of individuals, such as administration, faculty, staff, office personnel, community leaders and partners, funding agency representatives and vendors.
• Ability to work independently with unstructured supervision.
• Ability to problem-solve, to reconcile differences, to resolve last minute crises in a successful manner.
• Ability to organize information, to reach conclusions, and to compose reports.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel independently for state project functions.
• Ability to communicate in English using proper grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation.
• Ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.