Research Analyst

Nocccd•Anaheim, CA

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE This position is responsible for performing extensive and technical institutional and student research and evaluation duties for use in college administration and faculty planning and decision making. Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Performs extensive statistical and technical planning, design, research and evaluation duties related to institutional projects. Utilizes accurate statistical procedures and sampling techniques for institutional research projects to assure high levels of confidence and reliability to survey results. Assists in collecting, analyzing and preparing statistical information from multiple sources including surveys, studies, management information systems, reports, internal office and external agencies. Prepares statistical analysis and reports, which can be used in decision making, planning and federal and state reporting requirements. Prepares reports with accompanying tabular, graphic and statistical contents, descriptions of analytical methods used, and narrative of findings and conclusions. Provides technical and analytical support to offices, divisions, committees, faculty, staff, and administration in research-related activities. Implements survey research projects and create electronic datasets for statistical analysis. Maintains and updates applicable databases and associated documentation. Operates a variety of software packages used for data analysis, data management, graphics and word processing. Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events. Performs related duties as assigned. Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Desirable Qualifications DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment. Familiarity with the California Adult Education Program ( CAEP ) in K12 adult schools and/or community colleges · Familiarity with research, help desk ticket, and project management software packages e.g. Qualtrics, SPSS , Zoho Desk, and Work Zone. Work experience in the California Community Colleges, higher education, or another educational sector. The ability to address the needs of diverse student and/or employee populations. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a major in statistics, mathematics, social science research, economics, or related field. Two (2) years of research analysis and program evaluation experience including experience in the collection, analysis, reporting and presentation of research data. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position. Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00PM (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a major in statistics, mathematics, social science research, economics, or related field.
Two (2) years of research analysis and program evaluation experience including experience in the collection, analysis, reporting and presentation of research data.
Commitment to diversity.
All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner.
Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Familiarity with the California Adult Education Program ( CAEP ) in K12 adult schools and/or community colleges
Familiarity with research, help desk ticket, and project management software packages e.g. Qualtrics, SPSS , Zoho Desk, and Work Zone.
Work experience in the California Community Colleges, higher education, or another educational sector.
The ability to address the needs of diverse student and/or employee populations.

Responsibilities

Performs extensive statistical and technical planning, design, research and evaluation duties related to institutional projects.
Utilizes accurate statistical procedures and sampling techniques for institutional research projects to assure high levels of confidence and reliability to survey results.
Assists in collecting, analyzing and preparing statistical information from multiple sources including surveys, studies, management information systems, reports, internal office and external agencies.
Prepares statistical analysis and reports, which can be used in decision making, planning and federal and state reporting requirements.
Prepares reports with accompanying tabular, graphic and statistical contents, descriptions of analytical methods used, and narrative of findings and conclusions.
Provides technical and analytical support to offices, divisions, committees, faculty, staff, and administration in research-related activities.
Implements survey research projects and create electronic datasets for statistical analysis.
Maintains and updates applicable databases and associated documentation.
Operates a variety of software packages used for data analysis, data management, graphics and word processing.
Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.
Performs related duties as assigned.