Job opening: RESEARCH ANALYST
Salary: $66 245 - 72 815 per year
Published at: Aug 18 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
The National Defense University develops joint warfighters and other national security leaders through rigorous academics, research, and engagement to serve the common defense.
The Eisenhower School (ES) prepares select military officers and civilians for strategic leadership and success in developing national security strategy and in evaluating, marshaling, and managing resources in the execution of that strategy.
Duties
The incumbent serves as a Research Analyst at ES. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean of Faculty and Academic Planning and coordinates closely with academic and administrative support staff. Provides direct support to the academic departments and the associated curriculum development/delivery.
The Research Analyst will be responsible for providing general academic program support to Eisenhower School.
Participates in the planning, development and execution of activities to facilitate the Eisenhower School's education, research, and outreach missions, to include management of student data for matriculation, enrollment, and graduation.
The Research Analyst will assist with institutional research and program evaluation, and provide assistance to faculty and students with learning technologies.
The Research Analyst will serve as the primary point of contact for academic book ordering, tracking, and inventory.
Performs duties in support of related institutional research projects and outcome-based assessments.
Supports course design and delivery tasks, assisting faculty members as required.
Assists in the development of policies and processes to improve effectiveness of academic support.
Assists with coordinating guest speakers held within the assigned departments by the Eisenhower School. Assist with coordination of in-processing/arrival and briefings for incoming students.
Assists in the planning and execution of student travel.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident.
- Position is governed by 10 USC? 1595 and NDUI 1416.01 dated March 2017.
- This position requires a I -Non-Sensitive security level. The incumbent is required to successfully meet background requirements.
- Travel requirements for this position are occasional. The incumbent may be required to travel up to 15% of the time.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Possess a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent) in education, public administration, educational technology, or other appropriate discipline.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with Core Course Directors, Faculty, internal and external customers.
Knowledge of college and administrative functions, practices and techniques relevant to delivery of academic programs.
Appropriate knowledge, training, or experience with computer applications used in higher education administration and delivery, such as Blackboard/Canvas or other learning management systems.
Experience using Microsoft Office 365 Suite Programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other applicable software systems for academic support duties.
Ability to serve as liaison between students, faculty, collegiate leadership, or external organizations and/or experience interacting with mid- or high-level academic, government, or industry officials.
Experience relevant to planning and supporting academic focused events, conferences or workshops.
Desired Qualifications
Minimum of 1-year experience in higher education or military education institutions providing administrative support to academic research, curriculum development, and organizational policies.
Experience interacting with foreign cultures, senior military and government officials.
Experience with the Federal Library and Inventory Network (FEDLINK), Sharepoint and/or Salesforce, and familiarity with records management.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Degree Requirement: An earned Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent) in education, public administration, educational technology, or other appropriate discipline.
Official transcripts will be required at time of selection to verify educational requirements are met.
Contacts
- Address National Defense University
300 5th Avenue Bldg 62
Washington, DC 20319
US
- Name: HR Customer Care Center
- Phone: (317) 212-0454
- Email: [email protected]
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