Senior Research & Planning Analyst

Nocccd•Anaheim, CA

About The Position

Under general direction, leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for planning, conducting, and presenting research and analysis of institutional data related to the development and assessment of college programs, services, activities, enrollment patterns and planning and accreditation related projects; designs and executes complex research studies; and provides technical assistance to campus and District staff in the areas of program evaluation, assessment, and analysis; coordinates the work of the Research Analysts and other staff as needed to accomplish the objectives of the office. POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a major in statistics, mathematics, social science research, economics, or related field.
Minimum four years of increasingly responsible 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

The ability to address the needs of diverse student and/or employee populations.
Knowledge of research methodologies to achieve institutional research objectives and processes for data validation.
Familiarity with statistical software ( SPSS , STATA , SASS , R) and student information systems such as Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft.
Proficient in the use of software for data extraction, verification, and analysis and in working with relational databases.
Experience working in the California Community College ( CCC ) system or Higher Education, with an emphasis on adult education.
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.

Responsibilities

Leads, plans, trains, and reviews the work of staff responsible for implementing research related to program and administrative reviews, outcomes, assessment, and program evaluation as well as survey activities associated with student success and institutional effectiveness; actively participates in performing the most complex work of the unit.
Trains employees in their areas of work including current software practices, provision of advanced technical information, and research design, program evaluation and statistical analysis techniques.
Coordinates the work of employees in documenting research protocols and processes related to program and administrative reviews and survey research activities in accordance with established standards of practice and procedures; prepares end user and technical documentation and instructions related to information systems, data warehouse, and research agendas.
Consults with campus and District administrators regarding research needs, current studies, results of research, and related matters.
Designs and develops data collection procedures and acquisition of data and analysis for enrollment management and planning.
Identifies, develops and implements effective and sound survey instruments and intake forms for both required and investigative data trends analysis; evaluates and recommends appropriate sampling methods and techniques; participates in the collection and processing of data; participates in, reviews and coordinates the work of staff responsible for analyzing data and presenting results in comprehensive reports; assists campus and District staff in accessing student data and with data analysis.
Writes and provides technical and editorial assistance in the writing and publishing of special reports and publications; completes surveys and reports required by external public and private agencies; provides research support to grant applications and existing grants as required.
Coordinates the development and design of office website; publishes research information on site.
Communicates complex research methodology and results in written and oral format in formal and informal presentations.
Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
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.