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Interim Associate Director for Research - MNSCU Administrator 5

Minnesota State • Saint Paul, MN • 2h ago

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Working Title:

Institution:

Minnesota State System Office

Classification Title:

MnSCU Administrator 5

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$89,275.00 - $142,953.00

Job Description

This position will be responsible for fulfilling all aspects of Federal and state institutional research reporting, including primarily IPEDS submissions. Working closely with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Operations, the Senior Research Analysts, System Office functional area personnel and campus IR staff, this position will assess potential sources of enterprise reporting data needed to fulfill reporting requirements and supervise the production of accurate and durable reporting files that will fulfill identified aspects of IPEDS reporting. Additionally, this individual will design and support data validation, troubleshooting of processes and individual data fields as needed. This position will serve as a national expert on IPEDS and may be assigned to internal or external work groups for the furtherance of this reporting as needed. As such, the individual in this role will provide definitive expertise for these content areas to all information technology, data governance and enterprise reporting efforts that use these metrics, data or definitions.

Salary Range: $91, 507-$127,994 annually based upon qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree

Type and Length of Experience:

Five (5) years of experience in demonstrated ability to conduct sophisticated and highly complex research and analysis from project design to report construction

Two (2) years of experience with IPEDS data and reporting, to include developing institutional operational definitions to apply to IPEDS definitions and providing data

Demonstrated expertise in querying data from large and complex relational data sets (e.g., using tools such as TOAD, SQL queries, Access, etc.)

Familiarity with federal and state data privacy and data practices requirements, i.e. FERPA, HIPAA.

Demonstrated experience in designing data validation appropriate to the timing of data abstraction and census events, operational definitions and appropriate data sourcing

Demonstrated understanding of factors influencing higher education student enrollment and success

Ability to clearly communicate information, orally and in writing, to lay persons and professionals and able to work effectively with leadership at all levels throughout the organization

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams

Preferred Qualification

Doctoral or other post-master's degree

Type and Length of Experience:

Seven (7) years of experience in demonstrated ability to conduct sophisticated and highly complex research and analysis from project design to report construction

Two (2) or more years of experience specifically as an IPEDS Keyholder, Coordinator or State Coordinator at more than one level of institution (associate, baccalaureate, graduate, etc.)

Experience with staging and uploading data such as that for IPEDS, OHE or similar, or use of the National Student Clearinghouse Student Tracker

Experience and expertise in developing and implementing reporting techniques for institutional research, student success and/or enrollment management at the postsecondary level

Experience with visualization/reporting software such as Tableau, SAS Visual Analytics or PowerBI

Experience in institutional research at the campus level or in working with teams from multiple functional areas in postsecondary education to perform research or evaluation

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 take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the @type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

07-29-2026

Position End Date:

06-30-2027

Open Date:

06-22-2026

Close Date:

07-02-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Deb Gehrke

Posting Contact Email:

deb.gehrke@minnstate.edu

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