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State of Minnesota Minnesota Student Survey Specialist - Educ Consultant 3 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Working Title: Minnesota Student Survey Specialist - Educ Consultant 3
Job Class: Education Consultant 3
Agency: Education Department
Job ID : 77721
Location : Minneapolis
Telework Eligible : Yes - Telework arrangements may be possible. You will discuss your preferences and requirements of the position and complete a telework agreement. Employees do need to reside in MN or a border state and may need to report to the office on a periodic basis.
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/26/2024
Closing Date : 07/17/2024
Bid Open : 06/26/2024
Bid Close : 07/03/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Data Practices and Analytics
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $36.34 - $54.07 / hourly; $75,877 - $112,898 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : 12/31/2025
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above.
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
As the Minnesota Student Survey Specialist in the Data Practices and Analytics division, you will be the recognized cross-agency expert of the Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) and will lead the execution of the large-scale triennial survey. Duties will include:
Coordinating the development, administration and analysis of the Minnesota Student Survey;
Provide training and technical assistance for local districts to ensure their capacity to implement and use the Minnesota Student Survey data processes and procedures during the administration and dissemination phases;
Conduct quantitative analysis to support programs and policy, and to create data visualizations and reports; and
Participate in MSS data governance structures to create policies, make recommendations and adopt decisions regarding the future of the MSS.
Minimum Qualifications
5 years of professional experience in data management, analysis or program evaluation
OR
A bachelor's or master's degree and 4 years of professional experience in data management, analysis or program evaluation
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS, STATA)
Experience with a survey platform (e.g., Alchemer, Qualtrics)
Experience providing training and/or technical assistance
Experience designing, administering and analyzing surveys
Experience with health, public safety or education data
Experience with data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Experience with verbal and written communication with school districts and/or parents
Experience providing customer service
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.