Research Analyst
About The Position
The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, management, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD’s mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world. Candidates will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the diverse needs of faculty, management, staff, and students. They will effectively provide services and support to individuals with differing academic preparation levels and unique learning or workplace needs, ensuring equitable access and opportunities for success. Candidates should demonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in all interactions and contributions. Through their role, they will empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while promoting a positive and inclusive environment where faculty and management can thrive, fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning throughout the college community.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with educational background in statistics, computer science, educational program delivery or management
- Three years of experience in research or demonstrated ability to conduct such research
- Clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community
- Thorough knowledge of research design and methods, analysis, writing and reporting methods
- Good knowledge of statistics, data processing software; data collection instrument development; community college programs
- Ability to write clear, concise reports
- Ability to communicate well with other program staff
- Ability to organize and coordinate projects
- Ability to initiate, design and complete research projects with a minimum of direction
- Ability to learn new computer technology and research methods
- Ability to work cooperatively with others of diverse program backgrounds
- Research skills sufficient to carry out the job duties successfully
- Computer skills sufficient to carry out the job duties successfully
- Human relations skills sufficient to carry out the job duties successfully
- Organizational skills sufficient to carry out the job duties successfully
- Statistical skills sufficient to carry out the job duties successfully
Responsibilities
- Prepares research designs and data collection instruments
- Completes literature reviews
- Creates data processing designs for the microcomputer and/or mainframe processing of research data
- Supervises student assistants and the collection of data
- Analyzes data in relation to policy questions and study purposes
- Creates statistical tables and graphic displays
- Writes research reports
- Presents and disseminates research findings
- Attends meetings and maintains communication and liaison with research study-related individuals
- Coordinates ongoing research which may relate to topics such as student retention and tracking, student outcomes, follow-up studies, student skills assessments, demographics, institutional self-study and community and business needs assessments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
