Data Scientist

at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The Data Scientist will be assigned statistical analysis and predictive modeling projects. This includes technical documentation related to new solutions and the ongoing maintenance of existing ones.

The Data Scientist will be assigned responsibilities for developing, maintaining, and enhancing statistical and machine learning and optimization algorithms to create tools that support strategic decision making for the University.

The Data Scientist will also be responsible for contributing to and upholding departmental standards for data extraction/transformation as well as methodologies and techniques of statistical analysis/modeling.

The individual(s) in this role work as a member of the Technology Solutions-EDA team as well as university staff in support of business intelligence to support and promote data usage within the University community.

Position Highlights:

• There is the potential for 100% remote work or a hybrid arrangement in this position, residency within the State of Illinois required. Eligibility is based upon employee performance, appropriate remote working environment, and business needs.

University Benefit Highlights:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Retirement and supplemental retirement
• For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ 
• Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/ 

Technology Solutions is committed to bring digital transformation to Illinois State University. By improving process and providing the technological infrastructure and services to help students, faculty, staff and everyone else in the Redbird community succeed.

The department goals laid out in Tech Solutions' Strategic Plan are informed by and directly support Educate, Connect, Elevate: Illinois State University's Strategic Plan. By building a strong team of professionals, these goals will be reached and the campus experience will improve for everyone.

Enterprise Data and Analytics or EDA provides a strong business intelligence environment that helps the University make informed and strategic decisions. This groups manages the Institutional Data Warehouse and provides data access and training.

Core Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday; occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
2. Distinguish colors on a monitor.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

June 2024

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.