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MnSCU Academic Professional 5 - Interim Senior Research Associate

Minnesota State • Saint Paul, MN • 17h ago

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

Institution:

Minnesota State System Office

Classification Title:

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

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