Health & Human Sciences Extension Project Analyst

MU TITLE: Research Project Analyst

LOCATION: Gentry Hall - Columbia, MO

The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement’s distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives, communities and economies by producing relevant, reliable and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Our dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address needs of Missourians including: educational attainment; environmental concerns; community, economic, business and workforce development; global food systems; and health systems. For more information about MU Extension and Engagement, please visit http://extension.missouri.edu . 

Health and Human Sciences Extension promotes optimal well-being of individuals, families and communities, with special recognition for the needs of vulnerable populations. HES Extension offers a variety of educational programs throughout the state, including the Family Nutrition Education Program for individuals and families. 

This position will provide analytic support to MU Extension Health and Human Sciences unit for the purpose of evaluating and reporting the impact of nonformal educational programing. This position will not supervise students or other employees, but may be a point of contact for a team’s assigned tasks. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

25%        Works closely with Health & Human Sciences Extension Evaluation faculty to collect, clean, and analyze data sets utilizing existing procedures. 

20%        Prepares reports to assist Health & Human Sciences Extension faculty 

25%        Ensures validity and reliability of data sets 

20%        Assists faculty to ensure the evidence based for new and existing curricula 

10%        Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

Conduct all activities in accordance with the Civil Rights Acts, Title IX, Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act and local, state and region affirmative action plans.  Other duties and responsibilities will be expected to support the mission and purpose of MU Extension. 

LEADERSHIP RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

Administrative supervision is received from the Health and Human Sciences Evaluation Specialist.  

CORE ATTRIBUTES FOR MU EXTENSION FACULTY AND STAFF 

Exhibit a high personal standard of excellence, be an effective team player, and demonstrate inclusivity, civility and respect for all. 

Engage stakeholders and learners; maintain positive interpersonal relationships; and exhibit effective written and oral communication skills. 

Operate with minimal guidance, and be a self-directed learner who is flexible and adaptable to changing environments. 

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION 

The University of Missouri, also known as Mizzou and MU, is the Flagship University of the four-campus University of Missouri system.  It is the state’s land-grant university and one of the most comprehensive universities in the United States.  MU’s broad undergraduate programs and its’ graduate, professional and research programs attract annual enrollment of more than 30,000 students.  MU is centrally located in Columbia, MO, which is consistently ranked as one of America’s most livable cities.  MU Extension and Engagement programs are located on all four campuses and in 114 counties and St. Louis city.