The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves over 31,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. With over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine, the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the U encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty and business leaders.

All applications received by October 7, 2024 will receive full consideration.

This is a local recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for travel costs for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected. The candidate will also need to be available to travel to Utah within 5-7 days of notice.

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We are looking for someone to analyze and work with data in order to assess our spaces, collections, and services and to tell compelling stories about the value of the J. Willard Marriott Library. The Assessment Data Analyst will conduct and coordinate assessment activities that measure and communicate the Library’s effectiveness, impact and value. You will work with individuals and units across the Library to establish and standardize the collection of data needed to understand the impact of the Marriott Library on our students, faculty, and staff. You will be skilled at both qualitative and quantitative analyses and can communicate findings clearly.

This position reports to the Alice Sheets Marriott Dean of Libraries and will work closely with library leadership to define key performance indicators for library effectiveness and impact. The Assessment Data Analyst will also partner with other campus units to support university and external data reporting including accreditation requirements, library member association statistics, and more.

This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and remote work. Specific telecommuting arrangements will be based on the needs of the position and authorized at the discretion of the supervisor.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path. We are interested in identifying and interviewing candidates with experience and expertise that will contribute to advancing our mission to provide everyone with access to information resources and educational opportunities.

The University will not sponsor a work visa for this position.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with library leadership to determine areas where data collection and analysis is needed to understand how library services and collections are utilized.
• Inventory data currently collected across the Marriott Library and identifies gaps in data collection. Plans, develops, and implements assessment programs in service of the Library’s mission and strategic goals.
• Coordinates data collection across the Marriott Library and other campus libraries for annual reporting and operational statistics. Serves as the main point of contact for ARL , ACRL , IPEDS , and university data submissions.
• Uses data to report and tell stories about the Marriott Library.
• Works collaboratively with library and campus partners to gather, analyze, and report relevant data. Works with library administration and leadership to help tell the story of the Marriott Library through relevant data and to inform decision making in support of library initiatives.
• Uses best practices for efficient and sustainable data collection, management and storage, in line with university policies.
• Builds capacity for assessment in the library through training and mentoring staff and acts as a contact for support on assessment projects to provide technical expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Two to four years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Quantitative and qualitative skills, including demonstrated experience with assessment tools and strategies.
• Demonstrated experience with data visualization tools for accurate and compelling data storytelling.
• Demonstrated experience in producing data-rich reports that are easily understood by various stakeholders.
• Experience with assessment in libraries and/or higher education.
• Experience managing projects and/or multiple priorities and successfully meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of best practices for efficient and sustainable data collection, management, and storage

The duties, qualifications, and preferences listed in this posting are intended to give applicants an understanding of the role we are seeking to fill and the types of skills, experience, and education that may have prepared someone to be effective in this role. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match for this list or to perform all the duties with equal proficiency on day one. In your application, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting, and tell us how your background, perspective, and experience will help us fulfill our mission and meet our goals.