Data Analyst/ Database Manager
Research Professional 3 - School of Nursing

The School of Nursing seeks an outstanding data professional to fill a 75% time (30 hours/week).

Data Analyst/Database Manager position within the Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship's (ONRS) Statistics Team.

Primary Responsibilities:
The Data Analyst/Database Manager will partner with the ONRS Statistics Team to:

• Provide statistical support for research projects and analyze clinical and health-related
  data (50%)
• Provide data quality control, data maintenance support and perform data-related tasks for
  research projects and end users (35%)
• Plan, design, implement, utilize, and manage various databases (15%)

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in applied statistics, computer science or closely related discipline plus at
  least 4 years of experience with emphasis on the statistical analysis of clinical and health-
  related data and data management; or, an advanced degree in applied statistics, computer
  science or a closely related discipline plus 2 years of experience; or a relevant
  combination of related education and work experience to equal eight years.
• Strong background in statistical methods and research design.
• Professional work experience analyzing clinical and health-related data (particularly
  randomized controlled trials and other intervention studies).
• Professional work experience designing, implementing and utilizing (storage, retrieval
  and queries) and managing small-to-mid-size clinical and health-related data and
  databases.
• Professional work experience with data quality control and data cleaning addressing key-
  entry errors, formats, outliers, logical inconsistencies, duplicates, completeness, and other
  issues.
• Expertise in and a minimum of 4 years' experience using several statistical software
  packages (such as SAS and R).
• Expertise in REDCap.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MA/MS degree in applied statistics.
• Experience consulting on study design, analytic plans and statistical analyses.
• Experience collaborating on research grants.
• Experience with electronic health record platforms (EHRs).

Desired Skills:

• Accuracy and careful attention to details.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented person.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work on several concurrent projects.
• Ability to work independently.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Founded in 1909 and recognized as the first nursing program established within a university, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing continues to lead the profession into the future. With a mission to generate knowledge and educate leaders to shape the future of nursing and advance health care to improve the health and wellbeing of all, the school and its research are addressing health issues and improving health. With nearly $6 million in National Institutes of Health awards to the School of Nursing and the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing in 2019, the University of Minnesota rose to 10th in the latest ranking of NIH funding to schools of nursing.

The school is ranked among the top programs in nurse midwifery and nursing informatics, and it is internationally renowned for its efforts to improve health and health care through the use of big data. The School was one of nine nursing schools nationally awarded the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine in 2020.

The University of Minnesota has one of the largest, more comprehensive academic health centers in the nation. While robust scholarly inquiry is central to the School of Nursing's mission, it is enhanced by interprofessional collaboration with schools and colleges within the University and its health sciences schools comprised of pharmacy, medicine, public health, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).