Salary: $40,000.00 Annually
Location : Camden, AR
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 040-2324
Department: Institutional Effectiveness & Research
Opening Date: 05/20/2024
Closing Date: 6/9/2024 11:59 PM Central
Location: Administration Building
Description

The Statistician works primarily with numerical data related to the institution's goals by collecting data; consolidating numerical data into databases; using statistical software to perform an analysis of the numbers; applying various calculations and formulas to analyze and interpret the data; ensuring the data and calculations are accurate; interpreting results to find trends and information that's useful for decision-making; and presenting the data and statistical findings to supervision.
All SAU Tech employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU Tech family requires a commitment to creating and cultivating caring environments through the intentional inclusion of all staff in student success efforts.
The policy of Southern Arkansas University Tech is to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. The College will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Discrimination is prohibited by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1064, as amended, Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with disabilities Act of 1990, including all subsequent amendments and administrative regulations adopted thereunder by the Department of Education. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in the various programs and activities of the College.
Examples of Duties
•Assist with the tabulation of data from the student information system files and prepare reports to provide feedback regarding institutional effectiveness and assessment of student outcomes.
•Provide data to various individuals, committees, and departments in preparation of grants, assessment activities, and Higher Learning Commission reports.
•Coordinate responses to externals surveys such as National Community College Benchmark Project, Institutional Data Questionnaire, Peterson's Financial Aid Survey, Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCCSE), Survey of Entering Student Engagement, etcetera and communicate institutional characteristics to internal and external constituencies.
•Design, produce, and coordinate the distribution of survey instruments such as Student Satisfaction Survey, Student Assessment of Instruction Survey, Graduate Exit Survey, Employee Opinion Survey, and other needed surveys.
•Receive completed survey results and provide written and graphical reports by interpreting the results to find trends and information that is useful to various departments when making decisions.
•Coordinate departmental (non-academic) collection of institutional planning data.
•Support computer-related functions related to assessment and accountability for non-academic areas by maintaining and utilizing appropriate data collection systems and assisting departments in the use of the systems.
•Advise supervisor on issues affecting the department and institution and give suggestions and recommendations on necessary actions needed.
•Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in statistics, economics, mathematics or related field (required)
Experience: A minimum of five years of related experience. (required)
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Skills: Skills in Mathematics, computers, and analytics.
Ability to work on a team and collaborate with others.
Problem-solver.
Communicate effectively.
Supplemental Information

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATION CANNOT BE SUBMITTED ON A MOBILE DEVICE.
At Southern Arkansas University Tech, we value the personal health and financial well-being of our employees. Our affordable and flexible benefits packages truly encompass our values by giving our employees peace of mind to allow them to focus on their professional development and other important aspects in their lives. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts(TASC)
• Wellness Program
• Robust and comprehensive Retirement Plan (Basic and Supplemental)
• Tuition Waiver (SAU Tech, SAU Magnolia, SouthArk)
• Life and Long Term Disability
• Service/Recognition awards
• Annual and Sick leave