Data Manager/Analyst - Neurosurgery

Location: St. Louis, MO 63110 • Scheduled Hours: 40

About the role

Analyze data to inform the strategic allocation of library resources and to improve collection development and workflows. Compile and analyze data to improve understanding of user behavior and collections use, evaluate returns-on-investment in support of evidence-based collection management decisions, and contribute to the analysis of shared/consortial collections to support decision-making with partner organizations. The Collections Analyst will enhance the effectiveness of data retention, collection and analysis, and will develop solutions for the ongoing assessment of information resources in all subjects and formats.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements assessment methodologies and visualization strategies based on best practices for data integrity.
• Enhances the effectiveness of data retention, collection, and analysis; develops solutions for the ongoing assessment of information resources in all subjects and formats.
• Manages the collecting, compiling, and retention of collection data and e-resource use statistics to inform routine and strategic decision-making related to resource allocation for collection development and management, ensuring data is valid, relevant, and timely.
• Documents collection and use data structures, retention plan(s), user interface/database maintenance, and reporting routines with Libraries staff.
• Serves as a member of the Assessment Team; lends skills to organizational assessment initiatives and provides training as appropriate.
• Gathers collection and usage data typically requested/required by academic program reviews, accreditation reports, and national annual library surveys.
• Contributes to the analysis of shared/consortial collections to support decision-making with partner organizations.
• Actively participates in and/or leads library activities focused on collection analysis and keeps abreast of current developments in the field.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Relevant experience (2 years).

Pay

Salary Range: $45,600.00 - $75,300.00 / Annually

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, combining employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.
• Family care resources for childcare and adult care needs.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of employment.

Working Conditions

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
• Use of standard office equipment.