**Working Title: MMBWG Research & Evaluation Coordinator** **Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior** **Agency: Public Safety Dept** + **Job ID** : 81426 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing megan.lund@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 11/06/2024. + **Date Posted** : 10/31/2024 + **Closing Date** : 11/13/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Office of Justice Programs / OJP MMBWG OFFICE + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 25% of the time + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. As the primary Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls collection and reporting expert, the position of MMBWG Research and Evaluation Coordinator under administrative direction is responsible for creating, building, and coordinating data reporting structures and strategies that enable management to address and interrupt the prevalence of missing and murdered Black women and girls. Design collection systems/forms that support reporting on measurable outcomes achieved, along with specific objectives and outcome measures for the following year. Coordinate with other organizations that are responsible for the systems that play a role in investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating cases involving violence committed against Black women and girls. This can be done through the implementation of recommendations by task forces, advisory groups, research, case analysis, evaluation of programs, review of state policies and practices, and other inputs identified by the Director; and perform other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** _To Facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describe your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the qualifications will be considered for this position._ + Three* (3) years of experience demonstrating expertise in designing data-related projects in the areas of statistics, data science, public policy and advocacy, criminal justice, law enforcement, social work/human services, and/or victim services. + Experience collecting and analyzing data sets, forecasting trends, or providing risk analysis. + Experience developing educational material and programs for community awareness and conducting trainings. + Experience using statistical computing software such as SAS, SPSS, STATA or R, and data visualization software such as Tableau. + Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities Applicants that meet the above qualifications will be further evaluated on: + Experience communicating program evaluation and research findings to a variety of audiences. + Excellent verbal and written skills that include the ability to write and present reports, and to synthesize complex research results. + Knowledge of research methodologies in the social sciences and demonstrated ability to conduct basic to advanced statistical analysis. + Experience in managing multiple tasks, with attention to detail, organization, and meeting deadlines; ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions. + Ability to conceive, organize and carry out research projects independently _*Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Public Policy, Criminology/Criminal justice, Human Services, Social Work, Public Health, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of work experience._ _*Master’s Degree in Statistics, Public Policy, Criminology/Criminal justice, Human Services, Social Work, Public Health, or related field may substitute for two (2) years of work experience._ _*PhD in Statistics, Public Policy, Criminology/Criminal justice, Human Services, Social Work, Public Health, or related field may substitute for three (3) years of work experience._ **Preferred Qualifications** + Ability to apply a culturally competent perspective and approach to evaluation and research practice. + Knowledge of root causes that led to the disparities of violence experienced by Black women and girls. + Knowledge of racial disparities, intimate-partner violence, homicide, and human-trafficking prevention. + Professional work experience with crime victim issues. + Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally-resonate evaluation practices. + Demonstrated experience working within multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. **Physical Requirements** Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties. **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of the following: It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components: + Criminal history + Reference check + Fingerprinting check (MNJIS) + Drivers License AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.