Data Scientist - Normal, United States - Illinois State University

Illinois State University

Verified Company

Normal, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job no: 518609

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Work type: On Campus

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Location: Normal, Illinois

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Division Name: Finance and Planning

Department:
Enterprise Data and Analytics

Job Summary:

The Data Scientist will be assigned statistical analysis and predictive modeling projects, including technical documentation related to new solutions and the ongoing maintenance of existing ones.

The Data Scientist will be assigned responsibilities for developing, maintaining, and enhancing statistical and machine learning and optimization algorithms to create tools that support strategic decision making for the University.

The Data Scientist will also be responsible for contributing to and upholding departmental standards for data extraction/transformation as well as methodologies and techniques of statistical analysis/modeling.

The individual(s) in this role work as a member of the Technology Solutions-EDA team as well as university staff in support of business intelligence to support and promote data usage within the University community.

Additional Information:

Position Highlights:_
There is the potential for 100% remote work or a hybrid arrangement in this position, residency within the State of Illinois required. Eligibility is based upon employee performance, appropriate remote working environment, and business needs.
University Benefit Highlights:_
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement and supplemental retirement

Technology Solutions is committed to bring digital transformation to Illinois State University.

By improving process and providing the technological infrastructure and services to help students, faculty, staff and everyone else in the Redbird community succeed.

The department goals laid out in Tech Solutions' Strategic Plan are informed by and directly support Educate, Connect, Elevate: Illinois State University's Strategic Plan.

By building a strong team of professionals, these goals will be reached, and the campus experience will improve for everyone.

Enterprise Data and Analytics or EDA provides a strong business intelligence environment that helps the University make informed and strategic decisions.

This groups manages the Institutional Data Warehouse and provides data access and training.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate:

$70,000 - $85,000 annual

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or equivalent degree in IT, Data Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, or closely related field conferred prior to position start date
At least three years (36 months) of work experience with/in the following:

a. Scientific and computing packages such as R, Python, or Stata
b. SQL query language to extract data for use in predictive models
c. Using Regression or related statistical models to create predictive analytics models

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in the higher education environment

Work Hours:

Core Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday; occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate

Functional Expectations:

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
Ability to distinguish colors on a monitor.
Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date:

May 2024

Required Applicant Documents:

Resume
Reference List

Optional Applicant Documents:

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Fax:
, Attn: Kira Shelton

Address:
Illinois State University

Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL

Contact Information for Applicants:

Kira Shelton
Human Resources

Important Information for Applicants:

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at

Application Opened: 04/16/2024 03:45 PM CST

Application Closes: 04/23/2024 11:55 PM CST