UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.  

UMA is the third largest public university in Maine.  In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state.  With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Institutional Research Analyst and Programmer.  The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment provides leadership and support in the practice areas of organizational intelligence, strategic planning, outcomes assessment, strategic enrollment management, and accreditation.  The Institutional Research Analyst and Programmer provides technical leadership and support for data-centric programming and mining, report writing, research and statistical analysis to facilitate a culture of data-informed decision-making. This position will be part of a small team, with extensive interface with decision-makers, stakeholders, regulators, and the public.  The position will conduct all phases of quantitative and qualitative analysis and research for administrative and academic management data-informed decision-making.

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, evenings and weekends as necessary

Salary:  The normal hiring range is high 40s to high 50s, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The University offers an excellent fringe-benefits package. 

Required:

• Baccalaureate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Business or a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Intermediate knowledge and use of SQL, Excel, VBA, and Access, relational databases, report and query writers.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of dynamic relational databases, tables, records, and effective dating.
• Intermediate experience in designing, developing, and creating algorithms using one or more computer program languages.
• Advanced abilities and skills to cross reference data across multiple platforms.
• Advanced ability to develop complex reports and queries to meet institutional reporting requirements.
• Prior experience and knowledge with PeopleSoft or similar ERP system.
• Must be detail-oriented and have demostrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and follow through all phases to completion.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical personnel.
• A high level of independent judgment and analysis is required and ability to interact collaboratively and cultivate partnerships with other departments.
• Ability to travel for training or meetings, both in-state and out-of-state.

Preferred:

• At least 3-5 years of progressive data extraction, analysis, and programming in higher education or other related field experience.
• At least 3-5 years of experience programming in SQR and/or R.  
• Experience producing data visualizations with Microsoft Power BI.
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Applicants must complete an online application and submit a cover letter and resume at https://uma.hiretouch.com/.  Materials must be submitted via "Apply for Position."  You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application, upload a cover letter which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications, a resume/curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references.  You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.  

Review of applications will begin November 12, 2019.  Materials received after November 11, 2019 will be considered at the discretion of the university.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine at Augusta is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities.  The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:  Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754 or at 207.581.1226.