Description
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Under administrative direction, organizes and conducts the preparation of complex mathematical models and research studies of university operations; analyzes and prepares results for publication or submission to administrators.
Examples of Duties
- Directs the formulation of, or formulates, mathematical models(such as Markovian enrollment projections) of university operations(such as student flow, induced course load, faculty flow,enrollment, and resource allocation);
- designs and implements statistical computations;
- prepares or directs the preparation of tables and charts;
- directs the gathering and analysis of data;
- interprets data and trends, summarizes results, and preparesreports for submission to university administrators or for publication;
- directs or performs the coding, testing, debugging, anddocumentation of mathematical computer programs for developedmodels (using linear, dynamic and/or stochastic programmingtechniques);
- devises, recommends approval, and implements revised methods,procedures, and techniques of section;
- may supervise assigned personnel;
- performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, operations research, orother related fields with at least 12 semester hours in computerscience and/or mathematical modeling OR Experience and/or training that provided knowledge, skills, andabilities comparable to those normally gained in one of theBachelor's degree programs listed above1
- One (1) year (12 months) of experience in operations researchand/or mathematical modeling
1 In substituting experience and/or training for theBachelor's degree programs cited above, it is recommended that inorder to ensure consistent application of these qualifications, theevaluation and verification of an applicant's experience and/ortraining be accomplished through the cooperative efforts of thepersonnel office and a person experienced in mathematical modelingand statistical studies of institutional operations in a mannerthat will preserve the applicant's anonymity.
Supplemental Information
Illinois Residency Requirement
Pursuant to the StateUniversities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates mustestablish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the startdate for this position.
Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application
- To be eligible for the role, ensure that your applicationincludes a complete and detailed employment history that highlightsyour relevant full-time and part-time work experience, includingstart and end dates of employment.
- Relevant part-time work experience will count towards thequalifications for this position and will be converted to full-timeequivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
- Upload all official transcripts to meet the educationalrequirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number ofcollege hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successfulprocessing of your application.
- Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof ofeligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting anapplication, unless the same proof has already been submitted in aprevious application. The required proof of eligibility includes,at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Departmentof Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders orDD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).
- After the position has closed, your application and supportingmaterials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimumqualifications, including any specialty factors associated withthis position. Those who qualify will move forward for CivilService Examination/Testing.
- Please monitor your e-mail for further information regardingyour application. Emails will be generated frominfo@schooljobs.com.
- For more information on Civil Service classifications, pleasevisit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.gov
About Civil Service Examination/Testing
The Civil Serviceexamination for this classification is based on your applicationmaterials and responses to the supplemental questions. Noparticipation other than submission of application materials isrequired from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meetthe minimum required qualifications for this position, yourapplication will move forward for examination/testing in which youwill receive a score calculated based on your education andexperience, and your name will be placed on the active employmentregister by exam score. This score will be emailed to the emailaddress noted on your application. After the application deadline,the names within the top three scores will be referred to thedepartment for interview.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available. For moreinformation visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php