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• Work closely with Buffett Institute personnel to plan and prioritize data analytic needs.
  
• Provide methodological contributions to the development of research plans for current and future initiatives.
  
• Provide methodological contributions to products, including research briefs, reports, and presentations.
  
• Support Institute staff in complex statistical analyses.
  
• Develop and maintain large, complex analytic datasets.
  
• Analyze data to identify patterns and trends.
  
• Integrate data from multiple data sources.
  
• Assist Institute personnel in data management and fulfilling data requests from internal and external partners.
  

Strong research skills are required, as well as organizational and project coordination skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Self-initiative, good follow-through, and ability to work without supervision also are required, as well as the ability to work collaboratively. Ability to integrate, synthesize, and report information. Excellent communication skills, including spoken and written communications for presentation (multiple audiences) and publication (report and peer-review).

This position demands the ability to take initiative, work as a member of a team, yet operate independently when necessary, and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. The incumbent must demonstrate proficiency with data analysis software (quantitative); be detail-oriented and accurate; be able to prioritize effectively, multi-task, and quickly respond to shifting priorities; possess strong research skills including the ability to collect, compile, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and recommend solutions; and have a willingness to learn and use new technologies and train others, when needed.

Technical Skills

The employee must be adept with computer technology and software, and related programs or applications. These include software to support literature reviews, data analyses, data reporting and visualization, and writing for publication. The ability to learn new technical skills and programs quickly is also a must.

Problem-solving and appropriate decision-making will be required as an element of this position. This position requires independent judgment and self-direction to complete tasks assigned, determine the tools and approach to be used in developing analyses, and to use judgment in determining the degree to which detail and information is needed to adequately respond to a request. Collaborative decision-making is also required, with the individual leading decision-making processes.

This individual is required to be proficient and conscientious when representing the Buffett Institute. Any errors reflect unfavorably on the individual, the Institute, and potentially the university. The individual is accountable for taking appropriate steps to correct any errors.

Determined within a relatively short period of time

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Employee will work extensively with all staff at the Buffett Institute, the Office of the President, campus representatives, and other community partners.

This position reports to the Director of applied research.

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