This position is primarily responsible for researching market conditions, competitors, and trends over time to provide support for the development of continuous improvement plans regarding marketing, program development, and market expansion. This position also provides primary data support to the Planning and Development unit within the Office of Distance Learning in support of the organizations strategic goals and the University's enrollment management effort. This position will be responsible for developing and managing large datasets to support research, analyses, reports and payment processes conducted and developed by the Planning and Development unit of Distance Learning.

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree (in market research, statistics, or a related field) or a bachelor's degree (in computer science, market research, statistics, or related fields) with considerable experience. Experience with various analytics/statistical software/platforms (e.g., SAS , SPSS , Google Analytics). Experience with research methods and statistical sampling practices. Experience with relational database concepts, structures and queries. Experience with spreadsheet design for data management, extraction and manipulation to include to building complex queries, reports and pivot tables utilizing MS Access and Excel. Experience planning and managing various research projects. Strong technical skills. Problem solver, with the initiative and skills to identify/acquire the appropriate data and distill it down to actionable information. Strong attention to details and ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent written and oral presentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively with other researchers, marketers, etc. in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a marketing environment. Experience with market research.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date
06/14/2018

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Review Date
07/06/2018

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU's programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.



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