Data Analyst AS7151

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Chuck Lester, chuck.lester@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$47,000 - $69,000 (contingent upon available funding)

Salary

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2026-02-27 to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About This Position

The Data Analyst will assist with data collection and reporting for OSU Community Wellness Program’s The Center for Prevention Research, Implementation Science, and Measurement (PRISM) located in Payne County. The Data Analyst must be able to work independently and within a team environment. The Data Analyst will investigate patterns and causes of substance use/misuse and other public health challenges in the geographic catchment area. The Data Analyst will study how substance misuse and other public health concerns impacts various communities, utilizing relative information to aid in the prevention of substance misuse and to provide technical assistance for evidence-based strategy implementation. Develop assessment surveys and tools, conduct research, provide evaluation services, disseminate findings to key stakeholders, including the university and the coalition. Must be able to apply advanced reasoning skills to problem solving and use basic and advanced mathematical skills; and demonstrate professional knowledge of epidemiology research methods. Must be able to design/collect/retrieve epidemiological data and perform statistical data analysis for the Program Coordinator and community partners; advise them of implications of the data for public health policy; and determine outcomes in order to ensure that established program standards are met. Submit all required reports and data through the reporting system. The Data Analyst exhibits effectiveness in developing and conforming to policies and procedures; supports organizational commitments and goals, completes tasks in line with established budgets and schedules. Maintains complete, accurate and current records. Submits all required reports in a timely and efficient manner. All other duties as assigned. This is a grant funded position and is based on receiving continued SAMHSA grant funds.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Bachelor's degree in business analytics, health informatics, epidemiology, and biostats or related field conferred prior to start date. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Two years of relevant professional experience. Post-secondary education may substitute for years of experience.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Valid Driver's license is required.
  
  

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Skills in programs implementing environmental prevention strategies, management, evaluation, grant writing, report writing as well as oral and written communication. Strong organizational skills. Knowledge of psychological/psychosocial theory both individual and community models, cultural sensitivity, computers and software.