Institutional Research Associate - Mesa, United States - Mesa Public School

Mesa Public School

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Mesa, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Institutional Research Associate

Research & Evaluation - 63 E Main St

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Overview:
Mesa Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Institutional Research Associate to join our team.

Focusing on ground-level data collection and monitoring, the Specialist will collaborate with department, district, and school level leadership by contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of district programs and assisting in the creation of institutional reports, surveys, and dashboards.

This position involves analyzing data, preparing reports, providing front-line support for data requests, and supporting continuous school improvement initiatives, making the role an integral part of our commitment to evidence-based decision-making and educational excellence.

Base Salary:

***$58,580

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

C52, 12 months

Hours:

Full-time

FSLA:

Exempt

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 1 year professional experience/exposure to a K12 educational system

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or above in Data Analytics, Education, STEM, or a related field, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS (KSAO)

Knowledge of Federal educational programs such as Title I, Special Education, Medicaid, etc.
Experience in data collection and analysis through methods such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups
Experience with statistical software tools is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Experience with data visualization tools including Power BI
Experience with survey development and administration in Qualtrics and/or other survey platforms
Be able to read across and summarize multiple sources of educational information, such as journals, federal or state reports, etc.
Familiarity with ThrillShare and AwesomeTable is a plus
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with attention to detail

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Create, administer, and analyze key surveys utilizing tools such as Qualtrics or PowerBI
Collaborate and work on projects/tasks within the Research and Evaluation department as a whole
Complete data requests and collaborate with district employees and/or external parties as assigned
Support accountability initiatives, comparability analysis, Title I, and other programs for the district as assigned
Support the monitoring and evaluation of district initiatives, including groundlevel data collection within Mesa Public Schools
Manage development and maintenance of the department websites, both public and intranet
Process and/or prepare documents and materials to disseminate information in compliance with department/program, district, state, and/or federal regulations
Foster a continuous learning, professional development, and growth mindset amongst team members
Maintain department procedures and policies in alignment with district, state, and federal statutes and regulations
Produce documentation to ensure consistency, quality, and transparency across the district
Prepare various reports for professional, technical, and nontechnical audiences to provide and/or convey information
Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION
Senior Program Evaluator and Lead for Strategic Research Partnerships