Job Title: INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

Deadline Date: Open Until Filled

Starting Date:

Institution: Loyola Marymount University (LMU) shares in a rich intellectual heritage fostered by the Jesuit and Marymount educational traditions and is founded on social justice and ethical values. Governed by an independent Board of Trustees, LMU cherishes its Catholic identity while at the same time welcoming people from diverse social, religious, and cultural backgrounds. LMU is in Los Angeles, yet near the Pacific Ocean, offering a dynamic cultural environment.

Job Duties: The Department of Institutional Research seeks an associate to assist in the collection and the reporting of official university statistics. The incumbent will work closely with the director to fulfill external agencies’ requests for statistics, to conduct internal research to support planning and accreditation, and to build an on-line repository of official statistics to meet common campus data needs.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess:

• Two years research experience, with the ability to choose appropriate methods and to conduct studies independently and collaboratively.

• Familiarity with SQL and advanced programming capability with the STATA statistical environment.

• Ability to communicate methods and results through presentations, written reports, and executive summaries.

• Knowledge of university structure, an understanding of key constituencies, and some familiarity with higher-education policy issues.

• Experience fulfilling data requests from publishing companies.

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s or higher preferred) in mathematics, policy analysis, or the social sciences.

Salary/Benefits: LMU is an equal-opportunity employer and offers competitive salaries and benefits.

To Apply: Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and the on-line application at our Web site. Reference (010-193).

EEO/AA: LMU is an equal-opportunity employer and offers competitive salaries and benefits.