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Statistician

The Statistician Manager leads a team of statisticians including determining workflows and providing development opportunities; designs and develops novel data analysis procedures and best practices, establishes action plans to ensure deliverables are met; represents the unit with researchers, sponsors, and external clients; consults clients on applying data results to business and policy decisions; and develops unit data management policies.

• Provide leadership and direction for a research analysis unit or team; lead the design and development of statistical plans, models, methodologies, and techniques
• Oversee a team of statisticians; responsible for all hiring, supervision, development, and evaluation activities; assign duties and priorities between employees; ensure efficient workflows and develop action plans
• Oversee the development, deployment, and evaluation of statistical or mathematical software applications in support of research efforts
• Consult researchers, agencies, commissions, and other external clients on using data results, tools, and models to inform decisions; meet with clients to determine data needs; design and recommend solutions
• Research, recommend, and implement new developments in the statistical and mathematical field associated with software and methodologies

Level:

– Manager

Base Description:

– Manages direct reports where primary duty is the management of a working unit.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient ability in work design, project management, financial planning and development of goals for accomplishing unit assignments. Reviews and guides work to ensure conformity to policy and effective approaches. Evaluates employee performance and recommend development opportunities. Demonstrates ability to coach employees. Presents and communicates key university indicatives and connects it to unit contributions. Provides broad guidelines. Develops, evaluates, enhances, and/or implements quality improvement practices. Recommends innovative solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Oversees a team (typically 4 or more; no fewer than 2) full
– time direct reports of individual contributors and/or first level supervisors.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Monitors and tracks department/area budget
– May plan, forecast, and/or assist in developing budgets
– May have final signature authority for specific area

Problem Solving:

– Encounters varied and complex problems
– Helps to develop creative and/or novel approaches to resolve problems that are difficult in nature but within limited scope
– Modifies, adapts, or refines guidelines if necessary to resolve issues or problems

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices and advanced working knowledge to determine appropriate work methods for the team
– Reviews completed work of others for conformity to policy, and effectiveness of approach
– Delegates advanced tasks to others

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and various areas across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Communicates key university initiatives and how unit’s work contributes to their achievement
– Presents ideas, concepts and instructions in a clear manner, and uses persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00