Research & Planning Associate  « Position Deleted on 5/10/2013 »

Baylor University's Office of Institutional Research & Testing seeks an energetic, creative, and ambitious colleague to become a Research & Planning Associate and join a team dedicated to contextualizing institutional decision-making. We seek an individual who will excel in providing support of research and policy analysis (about students, faculty, etc.) that is used as strategic information for decision support.

Description:

The successful candidate possesses the following characteristics:

• Experience with survey research design and administration;
• Experience with qualitative research design and implementation;
• Superior quantitative, statistical, and analytical skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills;

The Office of Institutional Research & Testing is a component of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, reporting to the Provost. The Research and Planning Associate will report to the Associate Director of Institutional Research & Testing. This individual will work collaboratively with others from the office to provide support for academic and administrative assessment needs.

Qualifications:

Three years of experience and a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant Social Science discipline (statistics, sociology, economics, higher education, etc.) is required, though a Master's degree is preferred. Demonstrated Christian faith is required.

To Apply: Interested applicants should complete the Baylor University on-line application at http://jobs.baylor.edu , along with the submission of a resume and cover letter. For full consideration, please submit your application materials by April 15, 2013; however, the review process will continue until the position is filled.

Baylor University is the oldest continually-operating university in Texas and the largest Baptist University in the world. Classified as a research university with "high research activity" by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Baylor blends an international reputation for educational excellence and a strong Christian commitment with a robust research program aimed at the discovery of new knowledge across all academic disciplines. With a total student enrollment of more than 15,000, Baylor offers 147 baccalaureate, 74 master and 31 doctoral degree programs across 11 academic divisions.

Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.