Data Analyst III - Center for Children and Families

Florida International University   Miami, FL   Full-time     Analysis
Posted on April 8, 2024
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About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

Assists in large interdisciplinary projects focused on youth anxiety and sleep, funded by National Institutes of Health. Creates, manages, and organizes data and then cleans, processes and analyzes this data using various software and database systems. Analyzes data, writes reports summarizing findings, presenting findings to research group, and assisting with publications.
  • Serves as the subject matter expert in the maintenance of databases/data systems.
  • Keeps database/data system clean and well organized.
  • Looks for problem areas or abnormalities and corrects them.
  • Creates efficiencies in data validation and reporting.
  • Responsible for administration, database design, and maintenance
  • Designs efficient data collection techniques.
  • Supports requests for reporting needs using standard analytic approaches (e.g., graphical and tabular data summaries, regression analyses).
  • Interacts with team members to understand research goals and processes, then gathers, formulates, and analyzes the data to assist with planning and decision making.
  • Uses a combination of reporting tools for data analysis and presentation of information.
  • Verifies accuracy and looks for discrepancies in system data.
  • May recommend changes on data collection and management policies and procedures as necessary.
  • May supervise lower-level staff.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four (4) years of appropriate experience or a Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two (2) years of appropriate experience.

Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Python and/or R programming languages
  • Knowledge of REDCap and REDCap API
  • Knowledge of SLURM scheduling on HPC
Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$65,000 - $75,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements
  • Fingerprinting Check
  • Expanded Background Check
Other Information
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
  • Ability to travel locally
  • This is a time limited appointment which may be terminated at any time with 30 days' notice.
How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.