State Data Coordinator / Library Consultant
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate like EEO, navigation, legal, etc. Also remove application instructions, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines.
We need to parse the posting.
Key info:
- FT/PT Status – Full-Time
- Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
- Salary – $28.11 - $32.00 Hourly Wage
- Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid
- Recruiter – Coral Ortega | caortega@utah.gov | 801-538-4624 (maybe minor metadata, could be folded into short p or dropped)
- Application Deadline – 10/5/2026* (application instruction? It's a deadline; might be considered application instruction? The instruction says remove application instructions. Probably we should drop deadline line. Also note about posting may close early etc. Remove.
- The Utah State Library is seeking a data-driven strategist... (intro paragraph)
- Key Responsibilities (list bullet points). We'll need to capture responsibilities.
- Data Collection And Management (subheading? but we can treat as part of responsibilities list). We'll output a - for each duty.
- Data Reporting (subheading) etc.
- Public Library Survey (PLS) for IMLS/AIR. State Library Administrative Agency Survey (SLAA) for IMLS. Public Library Benchmarks Data Interpretation and Storytelling (maybe part of responsibilities)
- Library Development Program Team Member (maybe responsibilities)
- Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: list.
- About The Role Location – 250 N 1950 W Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States Background Check Required – No Drug Test Required – No Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service
- Why You Should Join Our Team Benefits In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential... (benefits description). Also bullet list of benefits: Job Stability, Career Growth, Meaningful Work, Supportive Work Environment.
- The Agency description (maybe not needed? It's substantive but maybe not a standard section; could be part of About the role? Might be considered "About the team" but not in allowed headings. We could incorporate into a paragraph under About the role or maybe omit as not required headings. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We can include About the role (location, schedule, etc.) and Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits. Possibly also Skills? But we have qualifications includes skills. We'll not create Skills unless separate.
- Pay: we have salary range. So we need a Pay section with that info.
- Schedule: we have Hybrid (Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid) and maybe schedule code B - Competitive Career Service (not clear). We'll include Schedule section with Hybrid work arrangement.
- Benefits: we have benefits eligibility and list.
We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not include duplicated lines.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO statement, etc.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no or , no markdown fences.
Let's craft:
About the role
Location: 250 N 1950 W Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States. Schedule: Hybrid (remote and in‑office). Background check: not required. Drug test: not required. Schedule code: B – Competitive Career Service.
But we might separate schedule into its own section. However we can include schedule in About the role or separate Schedule section. The instruction: use headings for Schedule if posting actually states them. It does state Hybrid and schedule code. So we could have a Schedule section.
But we also have About the role heading for location etc. Could combine location and schedule? Might be better to have About the role for location and role description, and Schedule for work arrangement.
Let's decide:
- About the role: location and maybe brief description of role (the introductory paragraph). Could include the intro paragraph about seeking data-driven strategist etc.
- Responsibilities: list of duties.
- Qualifications: list.
- Benefits: list.
- Pay: salary range.
- Schedule: hybrid.
We must not create sections with filler. All have content.
Now extract content.
Intro paragraph: "The Utah State Library is seeking a data-driven strategist and collaborative communicator to serve as our State Data Coordinator and Library Consultant. In this pivotal role, you will lead statewide data collection and reporting efforts, including key federal surveys for IMLS, and transform complex datasets into compelling visual dashboards and impact narratives using tools like LibPAS and R. Beyond managing metrics and evaluation frameworks, you will work closely with leadership, staff, and public library directors across Utah, providing hands-on consulting, training, and insight to measure the reach of library programs and empower communities statewide."
We can put that in About the role .
Location: "Location – 250 N 1950 W Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States". Could be separate p.
But we can combine location into About the role paragraph.
Now Responsibilities: we need to capture all bullet points under Key Responsibilities and subheadings.
Let's list them:
Data Collection And Management
- Administer the statistical annual report for Utah’s public libraries and the bi-yearly State Library Administrative Agency report and submit the data collections to IMLS.
- Act as administrator of the State Library’s data collection tool, LibPAS.
- Assist in the collection and evaluation of the Recertification Survey, the Summer Reading Survey, the Technology Inventory Survey, the Initial Certification application and the Quality Library Designation application.
- Design the collection, organization, and tracking of both qualitative and quantitative data from primary and secondary sources to measure impact of the State Library in the community and reporting related to our collective impact, mission, vision, collections, etc.
- Design, organize, and maintain dashboards so that they can be used effectively by administrators, managers and staff following best practices.
Data Reporting
- Present statistical analyses using a variety of story-telling methods designed to support mission and vision and to inform management decisions.
- Coordinate annual State Library statistics reporting.
- Help prepare an annual report.
- Develop and present data related to key performance indicators for teams across the Library.
- Collaborate with the management and leadership teams to standardize how and when data is reported to staff, the board, and the community.
- Produce a variety of reports using Word, Excel, and other resources.
- Public Library Survey (PLS) for IMLS/AIR.
- State Library Administrative Agency Survey (SLAA) for IMLS.
- Public Library Benchmarks
Data Interpretation and Storytelling
- Create visualizations and narratives to explain data to staff, customers, and the board.
- Maintain data dashboards using R.
- Collaborate to understand knowledge gaps and use data to provide valuable insight.
Library Development Program Team Member
- Provide consulting services to public library directors and staff.
- Train and support colleagues on data and survey related topics.
- Collaborate and work on other statewide initiatives of the Library Development team.
- Collaborate, communicate, and coach to make data accessible to many populations
- Advise and assist in the development of performance metrics for new projects and initiatives.
- Work with the management team to develop appropriate mechanisms to evaluate library programs, services, processes, and other allocations of resources to ensure efficiency and alignment with the Library’s mission.
- Some travel in state and out of state is needed.
We could combine into a single
- list.
Now Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and/or 1-3 years of experience in data analysis, statistics, business intelligence, data/information science, library science or similar.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Practical working knowledge of R for data analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Dedicated commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
- Strong collaborative mindset with a track record of effective teamwork.
- Proactive self-starter with a creative approach to problem-solving.
- Proven ability to leverage data to build compelling stories and demonstrate ROI.
We'll output as
- .
Now Benefits: The posting says:
"Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package."
Then later: "Why You Should Join Our Team Benefits In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include: Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization. Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support."
We need to capture substantive benefits: full benefits package, job stability, career growth, meaningful work, supportive work environment. Also mention work/life balance.
We'll output a
- list.
Now Pay: Salary – $28.11 - $32.00 Hourly Wage.
We'll output
Salary range: $28.11 – $32.00 per hour.
Now Schedule: Hybrid (Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid). Also schedule code B - Competitive Career Service (maybe not needed). We'll output Hybrid work arrangement (remote and in‑office).
Now About the role: include location and intro paragraph.
We need to avoid duplication: we already used location maybe in About the role.
Let's craft HTML:
About the role
The Utah State Library is seeking a data-driven strategist and collaborative communicator to serve as our State Data Coordinator and Library Consultant. In this pivotal role, you will lead statewide data collection and reporting efforts, including key federal surveys for IMLS, and transform complex datasets into compelling visual dashboards and impact narratives using tools like LibPAS and R. Beyond managing metrics and evaluation frameworks, you will work closely with leadership, staff, and public library directors across Utah, providing hands-on consulting, training, and insight to measure the reach of library programs and empower communities statewide.
Location: 250 N 1950 W Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States.
Responsibilities
- Administer the statistical annual report for Utah’s public libraries and the bi‑yearly State Library Administrative Agency report and submit the data collections to IMLS.
- Act as administrator of the State Library’s data collection tool, LibPAS.
- Assist in the collection and evaluation of the Recertification Survey, the Summer Reading Survey, the Technology Inventory Survey, the Initial Certification application and the Quality Library Designation application.
- Design the collection, organization, and tracking of both qualitative and quantitative data from primary and secondary sources to measure impact of the State Library in the community and reporting related to our collective impact, mission, vision, collections, etc.
- Design, organize, and maintain dashboards so that they can be used effectively by administrators, managers and staff following best practices.
- Present statistical analyses using a variety of story‑telling methods designed to support mission and vision and to inform management decisions.
- Coordinate annual State Library statistics reporting.
- Help prepare an annual report.
- Develop and present data related to key performance indicators for teams across the Library.
- Collaborate with the management and leadership teams to standardize how and when data is reported to staff, the board, and the community.
About the role
Location: 250 N 1950 W Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States. Schedule: Hybrid (remote and in‑office). Background check: not required. Drug test: not required. Schedule code: B – Competitive Career Service.
But we might separate schedule into its own section. However we can include schedule in About the role or separate Schedule section. The instruction: use headings for Schedule if posting actually states them. It does state Hybrid and schedule code. So we could have a Schedule section. But we also have About the role heading for location etc. Could combine location and schedule? Might be better to have About the role for location and role description, and Schedule for work arrangement. Let's decide: - About the role: location and maybe brief description of role (the introductory paragraph). Could include the intro paragraph about seeking data-driven strategist etc. - Responsibilities: list of duties. - Qualifications: list. - Benefits: list. - Pay: salary range. - Schedule: hybrid. We must not create sections with filler. All have content. Now extract content. Intro paragraph: "The Utah State Library is seeking a data-driven strategist and collaborative communicator to serve as our State Data Coordinator and Library Consultant. In this pivotal role, you will lead statewide data collection and reporting efforts, including key federal surveys for IMLS, and transform complex datasets into compelling visual dashboards and impact narratives using tools like LibPAS and R. Beyond managing metrics and evaluation frameworks, you will work closely with leadership, staff, and public library directors across Utah, providing hands-on consulting, training, and insight to measure the reach of library programs and empower communities statewide." We can put that in About the role. Location: "Location – 250 N 1950 W Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States". Could be separate p. But we can combine location into About the role paragraph. Now Responsibilities: we need to capture all bullet points under Key Responsibilities and subheadings. Let's list them: Data Collection And Management - Administer the statistical annual report for Utah’s public libraries and the bi-yearly State Library Administrative Agency report and submit the data collections to IMLS. - Act as administrator of the State Library’s data collection tool, LibPAS. - Assist in the collection and evaluation of the Recertification Survey, the Summer Reading Survey, the Technology Inventory Survey, the Initial Certification application and the Quality Library Designation application. - Design the collection, organization, and tracking of both qualitative and quantitative data from primary and secondary sources to measure impact of the State Library in the community and reporting related to our collective impact, mission, vision, collections, etc. - Design, organize, and maintain dashboards so that they can be used effectively by administrators, managers and staff following best practices. Data Reporting - Present statistical analyses using a variety of story-telling methods designed to support mission and vision and to inform management decisions. - Coordinate annual State Library statistics reporting. - Help prepare an annual report. - Develop and present data related to key performance indicators for teams across the Library. - Collaborate with the management and leadership teams to standardize how and when data is reported to staff, the board, and the community. - Produce a variety of reports using Word, Excel, and other resources. - Public Library Survey (PLS) for IMLS/AIR. - State Library Administrative Agency Survey (SLAA) for IMLS. - Public Library Benchmarks Data Interpretation and Storytelling - Create visualizations and narratives to explain data to staff, customers, and the board. - Maintain data dashboards using R. - Collaborate to understand knowledge gaps and use data to provide valuable insight. Library Development Program Team Member - Provide consulting services to public library directors and staff. - Train and support colleagues on data and survey related topics. - Collaborate and work on other statewide initiatives of the Library Development team. - Collaborate, communicate, and coach to make data accessible to many populations - Advise and assist in the development of performance metrics for new projects and initiatives. - Work with the management team to develop appropriate mechanisms to evaluate library programs, services, processes, and other allocations of resources to ensure efficiency and alignment with the Library’s mission. - Some travel in state and out of state is needed. We could combine into a single
- list.
Now Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and/or 1-3 years of experience in data analysis, statistics, business intelligence, data/information science, library science or similar.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Practical working knowledge of R for data analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Dedicated commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
- Strong collaborative mindset with a track record of effective teamwork.
- Proactive self-starter with a creative approach to problem-solving.
- Proven ability to leverage data to build compelling stories and demonstrate ROI.
We'll output as
- .
Now Benefits: The posting says:
"Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package."
Then later: "Why You Should Join Our Team Benefits In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include: Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization. Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support."
We need to capture substantive benefits: full benefits package, job stability, career growth, meaningful work, supportive work environment. Also mention work/life balance.
We'll output a
- list.
Now Pay: Salary – $28.11 - $32.00 Hourly Wage.
We'll output
Salary range: $28.11 – $32.00 per hour.
Now Schedule: Hybrid (Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid). Also schedule code B - Competitive Career Service (maybe not needed). We'll outputHybrid work arrangement (remote and in‑office).
Now About the role: include location and intro paragraph. We need to avoid duplication: we already used location maybe in About the role. Let's craft HTML:About the role
The Utah State Library is seeking a data-driven strategist and collaborative communicator to serve as our State Data Coordinator and Library Consultant. In this pivotal role, you will lead statewide data collection and reporting efforts, including key federal surveys for IMLS, and transform complex datasets into compelling visual dashboards and impact narratives using tools like LibPAS and R. Beyond managing metrics and evaluation frameworks, you will work closely with leadership, staff, and public library directors across Utah, providing hands-on consulting, training, and insight to measure the reach of library programs and empower communities statewide.
Location: 250 N 1950 W Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States.
Responsibilities
- Administer the statistical annual report for Utah’s public libraries and the bi‑yearly State Library Administrative Agency report and submit the data collections to IMLS.
- Act as administrator of the State Library’s data collection tool, LibPAS.
- Assist in the collection and evaluation of the Recertification Survey, the Summer Reading Survey, the Technology Inventory Survey, the Initial Certification application and the Quality Library Designation application.
- Design the collection, organization, and tracking of both qualitative and quantitative data from primary and secondary sources to measure impact of the State Library in the community and reporting related to our collective impact, mission, vision, collections, etc.
- Design, organize, and maintain dashboards so that they can be used effectively by administrators, managers and staff following best practices.
- Present statistical analyses using a variety of story‑telling methods designed to support mission and vision and to inform management decisions.
- Coordinate annual State Library statistics reporting.
- Help prepare an annual report.
- Develop and present data related to key performance indicators for teams across the Library.
- Collaborate with the management and leadership teams to standardize how and when data is reported to staff, the board, and the community.
- list.
Now Pay: Salary – $28.11 - $32.00 Hourly Wage.
We'll output
- .
Now Benefits: The posting says:
"Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package."
Then later: "Why You Should Join Our Team Benefits In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include: Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization. Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support."
We need to capture substantive benefits: full benefits package, job stability, career growth, meaningful work, supportive work environment. Also mention work/life balance.
We'll output a