MnSCU Academic Professional 5 - Interim Senior Research Associate

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Working Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 5 - Interim Senior Research Associate

Institution:

Minnesota State System Office

MnSCU Academic Professional 5

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$35.96 - $53.32

Job Description

This position will be responsible for supporting system-wide decision making and planning by 1) researching, designing, developing, and maintaining system performance and accountability measures; 2) performing highly complex analyses to inform the Board of Trustees, system and campus leadership, the legislature and federal and state agencies, and 3) providing data and analytical expertise to system-wide and interagency committees, teams, taskforces and workgroups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience which demonstrates the ability to conduct sophisticated and highly complex research and analysis. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in the design and preparation of data analyses working with large and/or complex relational data sets.

• Advanced technical skills using databases, statistical, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and business intelligence software.

• Knowledge of quantitative methodologies applicable to postsecondary education.

• Familiarity with federal and state data privacy and data practices requirements.

• Ability to clearly communicate information, orally and in writing, to lay people and professionals.

• Knowledge of behavioral research techniques in such fields as economics, educational psychology, public administration, and/or political science that are relevant to the conduct of educational research and analysis.

Preferred Qualification

• Master's Degree or Doctorate

• Experience in the design and preparation of analyses related specifically to postsecondary education

• Experience in leading complex research and analysis projects in collaboration with multidisciplinary stakeholder groups.

• Seven (7) years of demonstrated ability to conduct sophisticated and complex research and analysis.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

Hybrid

About

Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 270,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,567 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

05-18-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

05-18-2026

Close Date:

06-05-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Michele Chilinski

Posting Contact Email:

michele.chilinski@minnstate.edu