Data Analytics Student Worker - Student Worker Para Prof Sr
About the role
As the Data Analytics Student Worker within the Data Practices and Analytics division, you will help ensure good communication exists for the Minnesota Department of Education's (MDE) data.
Duties
- Provide recommendations and help standardize data documentation, including data dictionaries
- Gather necessary information to update and create data dictionaries for MDE, the Statewide Longitudinal Education Data System (SLEDS) and the Early Childhood Longitudinal Data System (ECLDS)
- Help create queries and data reporting processes that are replicable that lead to better sustainability of MDE's data support
- Complete alignment with the Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) for major MDE data collections and data from other agencies included in SLEDS and ECLDS
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrollment in a post-secondary program in data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, business administration, education, or a related field that involves quantitative methods
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Powerpoint, etc)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using statistical programs or programming languages (e.g., python, SQL, SAS, R, SPSS, etc)
- Experience creating documentation for others to use
- Experience communicating and sharing results to others
- Experience summarizing research articles and reports
- Familiarity with education, health, social programs, or work force data
- Experience with data visualizations programs (e.g., Tableau)
Student Worker Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker Para Professional Senior you must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate educational program or plan to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as a student worker, but such absence cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. If you are enrolled at a credit granting institution you must carry at least six semester/nine quarter credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, you must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load will be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only), Employment Reference Check, Conflict of Interest Review, Driver's License Check, Criminal Background Check. The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care