Research Analyst - Senior

Coast Community College District•Costa Mesa, CA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

This position at the District Office, in the District Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness Department, relies heavily on data management and data science knowledge, skills, and experience in validating data, preparing a wide range of reports, and conducting research and evaluation. The incumbent is the primary functional and technical lead for coordinating, gathering, validating, and submitting various federal and state compliance reporting, including but not limited to the Management Information System (MIS), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and Faculty Obligation Number (FON). This position also supports district-wide research and reporting activities, such as administers district-wide online surveys, responds to Public Records requests, supports District Strategic Planning, and responds to myriad of ad-hoc requests and inquiries. The position needs to be highly conversant with Student Information Systems (SIS), preferably Ellucian/Banner. The position needs to have experience with SQL or other coding languages and enterprise reporting tools or data visualization software products such as Tableau and/or PowerBI, or Argos. Graduate degree(s) reflecting coursework or methodology in research and evaluation as well as experience in conducting research project(s) are desirable.

Requirements

The position needs to be highly conversant with Student Information Systems (SIS), preferably Ellucian/Banner.
The position needs to have experience with SQL or other coding languages and enterprise reporting tools or data visualization software products such as Tableau and/or PowerBI, or Argos.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree(s) reflecting coursework or methodology in research and evaluation as well as experience in conducting research project(s) are desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, conducts, and participates in education institutional research studies (with minimal supervision) in support of institutional effectiveness and decision-making. Research studies include but not limited to student achievement, outcomes, demographics and institutional characteristics.
Participates in, and may coordinate, viability studies for programs and outcomes grants and other funding. Researches funding and resource availability. Participates in developing strategies and proposals to access funding for programs and initiatives.
Creates study and evaluation designs to measure project outcomes to established goals and hypotheses.
Designs and develops data collection tools and measurement instruments and procedures including tests, surveys, rating scales, observation recordings, and structured interview worksheets in a variety of formats (e.g., online, paper). Trains and provides technical support to faculty, staff, and management on data collection, recording methods, and measurement of outcomes.
Designs and develops custom, integrated spreadsheet and database templates for inputting, accumulating, formatting, and organizing program data. Develops web-based portals to enter, edit, and transmit information.
Oversees and prepares data analysis, merging and transforming files and data, and identification of outliers for further study. Performs routine statistical tests as required for the assigned project, program, or study, and to answer questions.
Performs quality assurance of research and empirical data such as its source, sampling techniques, format, and accuracy of data transmittal. Conducts statistical inquiry and may develop research investigative procedures.
Writes research reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content. Describes, organizes, analyzes, and presents academic assessment data and evaluations using descriptive inferential statistics and deductive and inductive reasoning.
Conducts research of best and evidence-based practices used in education and related industries. Researches and analyzes external report findings, trends in education, community characteristics, and translates implications to current work.
Recommends strategies or proposals for grant development and composes proposed program/project objectives, work plans, cost-of-service, and measurable outcomes.
Sets up 'evaluation' procedures for both formative and summative assessment of programs, services, and projects to evaluate their effectiveness. Prepares and reviews reports with project leaders.
Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships/working relationships with all campus constituencies.
Using established enterprise reporting tools, develops queries for data extraction, reporting, and analysis, with an emphasis on automation. May include identification of data structures and sources, validation of data, and/or original programming using SQL or other programming languages.
Provides data for compliance reporting to state and federal agencies, with an emphasis on developing consistent and compliant reporting procedures.
Develops and/or facilitates design of assessment tools and measures for program assessment and review, including assessment of student learning.
Provides support to strategic and operational planning processes, including training, process management and evaluation, and assisting departments with development of strategies and goals.
Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 - Code of Professional Ethics.

Benefits

Coast Community College District provides generous health and welfare benefits, district paid life insurance, a solid retirement plan, and 21 paid holidays a year which include 10 straight days off during the winter in addition to ample sick, vacation time, and one floating holiday.
Employees can also choose to sign up for Long Term Care, Hyatt Legal Plans, and Section 125 compliant flexible spending accounts.
The position is supported by various professional development opportunities.
The position may have the option of a hybrid work format (some days onsite, some days remote) after the successful completion of the six-month probationary period, and subject to departmental needs and mastery of the job duties and responsibilities.

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