Coordinator of Statistical Resources

Montana State University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24297
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Katie Sutich at 406-994-3603 or [email protected]  
Classification Title Program/Project Lead
Working Title Coordinator of Statistical Resources
Brief Position Overview
The Department of Mathematical Sciences is looking for a motivated individual with the knowledge and skills to connect researchers from across campus with available statistical resources. The individual should be adept at making independent judgement calls and at staying current in a frequently changing environment.
Position Number 4C0151
Department Mathematical Sciences
Division College of Letters & Science
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE .2
Benefits Eligible Not Eligible
Salary $16,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details


General Statement
The Coordinator of Statistical Resources has the responsibility to evaluate requests for statistical consulting and refer those to either the STAT 510 Statistical Consulting course, to a Statistics faculty member for collaboration or to work with a graduate student, to refer to other MSU Core services, or to refer to outside statistical resources, such as those available through MSU’s partnership with the Institute of Translational Health Services. This arrangement will allow for ongoing statistical support where MSU researchers need it. Reporting to the Head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, the Coordinator will provide a conduit between campus researchers from a variety of disciplines and statistical resources available. The Coordinator will stay current of MSU’s resources, recognizing that they may change frequently as faculty expertise shifts and as grant-funded resources come on- or off-line.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop or adapt a statistical resource intake system.
  • Evaluate requests for statistical consulting and refer those to either the STAT 510 Statistical Consulting course, to a Statistics faculty member for collaboration or to work with a graduate student, to other resources available within MSU, or to refer to outside statistical resources, such as those available through our partnership with the Institute of Translational Health Services.
  • Remain abreast of statistical consulting resources available to MSU faculty and students.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Master’s Degree in Statistics or a related field
  • 2 years of experience as a statistical consultant
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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Ph.D. Degree in Statistics or a related field
  • 4 or more years of experience as a statistical consultant
  • Experience working in MSU’s statistical resource environment
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    The Successful Candidate Will
    • Have competence organizing and prioritizing multiple work assignments with a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail while meeting deadlines and exercising sound judgement and adaptability to changing priorities;
    • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
    • Consistently exercise initiative and sound judgement;
    • Have excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills;
    • Work independently in an efficient and organized manner;
    • Represent Mathematical Sciences and its programs to others in a professional and courteous manner.
    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
    Physical Demands
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    This position has supervisory duties? No

    Posting Detail Information


    Number of Vacancies 1
    Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of search
    Position End Date (if temporary)
    Open Date
    Close Date
    Applications will be:
    Screening of applications will begin on April 11,2024 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted ,until the position is filled.
    Special Instructions
    Diversity Statement
    Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
    MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html

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