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Data Analyst and Web Developer
Unavailable, Logan, Utah, us, 84322
OverviewThis position will help gather and analyze data to understand significant trends, patterns and insights and help IDRPP more effectively target it’s social media and web strategy.
In addition to analyzing IDRPP digital data, this position will help support projects with developing and updating web pages and content, mining data for relevant trends and insights, and analyze data to help projects and leadership make more informed decisions. This is a part-time, hourly position.
This position is telework-eligible within the state of Utah.
Responsibilities
Perform website audits to ensure IDRPP websites function efficiently.
Design webpages by collaborating with IDRPP staff and leadership to build customized web pages.
Maintain IDRPP websites and regularly update web pages with new content and information.
Work with IDRPP staff to evaluate and remove non-functional and outdated content.
Improve user experience on the IDRPP website. This will include analyzing user feedback to fix potential flaws and errors to improve the user experience and encourage online visitors to stay longer.
Design and maintain data systems to track and evaluate IDRPP web and social media data.
Prepare reports for IDRPP PR & Marketing team and Leadership Team to help them understand and evaluate online trends and metrics related to IDRPP websites and social media. Help IDRPP project directors to understand patterns, data trends and forecasts.
Gather data from primary and secondary sources, ensuring the upkeep of databases and data systems.
Collaborate with others on web and social media content and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Mine data to help inform IDRPP marketing and research efforts. Help to gather and organize data from different sources to help support IDRPP program development and improvement.
Employ statistical tools to identify sequences, trends and key metrics to help IDRPP leaders and project directors make data-informed decisions.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Mathematics, Statistics, a comparable discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in data analysis.
Possess a solid foundation in statistics and practical experience with statistical software (such as Excel, SPSS, SAS) and mastery in data analysis languages including SQL, Python, and R.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages
Understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) practices
Exhibit exceptional analytical abilities to compile, structure, examine, and present substantial data sets with precision and thoroughness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
Demonstrate superior communication and presentation capabilities, adept at simplifying complex data insights for audiences without a technical background.
Ability to troubleshoot and optimize web pages for security and responsiveness
Understanding of network diagnostics and analytical tools
Experience with report writing and presenting findings.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
A deep understanding of disability issues and disability systems.
Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:
Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.
Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”.
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experienceADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.
The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
College/Department HighlightsThe Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and adults with disabilities. Over the past 50 years the IDRPP has grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
The IDRPP is committed to hiring people with disabilities, veterans, and diverse individuals from all communities and backgrounds.
We value visible and invisible differences, and we recognize that diversity makes us stronger.
We welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization.
We value creativity, loyalty, and hard work.
We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone, and we want to hire people who also believe that they can make a difference.
Mission:
We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training and education.
Values:
We Innovate: We lead by developing dynamic, sustainable, forward-thinking programs and services.
We Include:
We demonstrate how to effectively work toward inclusive communities in our planning, programs, and services. We celebrate diversity in ability, race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, politics, and religion.
We Collaborate:
We forge partnerships. Working together makes us more effective and responsive to the current needs of our clients and communities.
We Care:
We do what we do because we care. We are making the world a better place for people with disabilities and their families.
Funding Statement
The Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice is one of the largest research and outreach centers at USU, and we are largely funded through grants, contracts, and fee-for-service programs. All staff positions at the IDRPP are contingent upon funding, and all senior staff at the IDRPP with graduate degrees are responsible for helping to generate funding to support our operations and growth.
College Highlights
The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities.
University HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 04/2024
Notice of Non-discriminationIn its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity
Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator
Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
*updated 09/2023
In addition to analyzing IDRPP digital data, this position will help support projects with developing and updating web pages and content, mining data for relevant trends and insights, and analyze data to help projects and leadership make more informed decisions. This is a part-time, hourly position.
This position is telework-eligible within the state of Utah.
Responsibilities
Perform website audits to ensure IDRPP websites function efficiently.
Design webpages by collaborating with IDRPP staff and leadership to build customized web pages.
Maintain IDRPP websites and regularly update web pages with new content and information.
Work with IDRPP staff to evaluate and remove non-functional and outdated content.
Improve user experience on the IDRPP website. This will include analyzing user feedback to fix potential flaws and errors to improve the user experience and encourage online visitors to stay longer.
Design and maintain data systems to track and evaluate IDRPP web and social media data.
Prepare reports for IDRPP PR & Marketing team and Leadership Team to help them understand and evaluate online trends and metrics related to IDRPP websites and social media. Help IDRPP project directors to understand patterns, data trends and forecasts.
Gather data from primary and secondary sources, ensuring the upkeep of databases and data systems.
Collaborate with others on web and social media content and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Mine data to help inform IDRPP marketing and research efforts. Help to gather and organize data from different sources to help support IDRPP program development and improvement.
Employ statistical tools to identify sequences, trends and key metrics to help IDRPP leaders and project directors make data-informed decisions.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Mathematics, Statistics, a comparable discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in data analysis.
Possess a solid foundation in statistics and practical experience with statistical software (such as Excel, SPSS, SAS) and mastery in data analysis languages including SQL, Python, and R.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages
Understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) practices
Exhibit exceptional analytical abilities to compile, structure, examine, and present substantial data sets with precision and thoroughness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
Demonstrate superior communication and presentation capabilities, adept at simplifying complex data insights for audiences without a technical background.
Ability to troubleshoot and optimize web pages for security and responsiveness
Understanding of network diagnostics and analytical tools
Experience with report writing and presenting findings.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
A deep understanding of disability issues and disability systems.
Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:
Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.
Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”.
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experienceADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.
The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
College/Department HighlightsThe Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and adults with disabilities. Over the past 50 years the IDRPP has grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
The IDRPP is committed to hiring people with disabilities, veterans, and diverse individuals from all communities and backgrounds.
We value visible and invisible differences, and we recognize that diversity makes us stronger.
We welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization.
We value creativity, loyalty, and hard work.
We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone, and we want to hire people who also believe that they can make a difference.
Mission:
We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training and education.
Values:
We Innovate: We lead by developing dynamic, sustainable, forward-thinking programs and services.
We Include:
We demonstrate how to effectively work toward inclusive communities in our planning, programs, and services. We celebrate diversity in ability, race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, politics, and religion.
We Collaborate:
We forge partnerships. Working together makes us more effective and responsive to the current needs of our clients and communities.
We Care:
We do what we do because we care. We are making the world a better place for people with disabilities and their families.
Funding Statement
The Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice is one of the largest research and outreach centers at USU, and we are largely funded through grants, contracts, and fee-for-service programs. All staff positions at the IDRPP are contingent upon funding, and all senior staff at the IDRPP with graduate degrees are responsible for helping to generate funding to support our operations and growth.
College Highlights
The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities.
University HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 04/2024
Notice of Non-discriminationIn its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity
Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator
Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
*updated 09/2023