Job Title

The Job Title is a brief description (1-4 words) of the job which reflects the content, purpose, and
scope of the job and is consistent with other job titles of similar roles within Wright State University
(University).              

Examples include:  Archivist, Associate Director Disability Services, Associate Registrar, Director
Student Health Services, Facilities Planner, Grants Accountant, Budget Analyst, Instructional
Designer, Manager Desktop Services, and Manager Custodial Services.

Job Purpose
The Job Purpose provides a high level overview of the role, level and scope of responsibility
consisting of three or four sentences providing a basic understanding, the “bird’s eye view” of the
role. A concise summary of “why the job exists?”

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This section contains a description of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the job; also
referred to as the essential functions. They describe the fundamental nature of the job which
occupies a large proportion of the employee’s time.  Some items to consider:

 Include explanatory phrases which tell why, how, where or how often the tasks and duties
are performed.
 Focus on outcome of tasks.
 Reference areas of decision-making, where one will influence or impact.
 Identify areas of direct or indirect accountabilities.
 Describe the level and type of budgetary or financial responsibilities.
 Describe the nature of contact, the people contacted, and the extent to which the incumbent
will interact with others within and outside of the University.
 List job duties that reflect the position requirements and ensure they are not based upon the
capabilities of any one individual.
 Help candidates visualize a typical day at work.
 Verb often used: manage, monitor, measure [index], report to,

Example: "Responsibilities" section for a Marketing Manager position:

 Research, segment and understand our audiences and how to engage them effectively.
 Help define our brand. You'll work on what our brand stands for and how we bring it to life
across a variety of assets and channels.
 Manage paid media campaigns across all channels.
 Lead end-to-end marketing campaigns. You'll lead messaging development, creative
development, production and distribution. You'll be responsible across functions and agencies for
pulling everything together into a compelling story for our prospects and customers.
 Lead our customer marketing. You'll take our customers' stories and turn them into compelling
videos, case studies, sales collateral, etc.

Example: Market Research Analyst

Job brief

We are looking for a methodical Market Research Analyst to survey customer preferences and statistical
data in order to support customers during their decision-making process regarding product designs,
prices and promotions. The successful market researcher will be able to analyze autonomously
qualitative data, trends, strategies and competition aiming at increasing competitiveness.

Responsibilities

 Collect data on consumers, competitors and market place and consolidate information into
actionable items, reports and presentations
 Understand business objectives and design surveys to discover prospective customers’
preferences
 Compile and analyze statistical data using modern and traditional methods to collect it
 Perform valid and reliable market research SWOT analysis
 Interpret data, formulate reports and make recommendations
 Use online market research and catalogue findings to databases
 Provide competitive analysis on various companies’ market offerings, identify market trends,
pricing/business models, sales and methods of operation
 Evaluate program methodology and key data to ensure that data on the releases are accurate
and the angle of the release is correct
 Remain fully informed on market trends, other parties researches and implement best practices

Requirements

Proven Market Research Analysis experience

Ability to interpret large amounts of data and to multi-task

Strong communication and presentation skills

Excellent knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS, SAS or similar), databases and MS Office

Search engines, web analytics and business research tools acumen

Familiarity with CRM programs

Adequate knowledge of data collection methods (polls, focus groups, surveys etc)

Working knowledge of data warehousing, modelling and mining

Strong analytical and critical thinking

BS degree in Statistics, Marketing or related field

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