Survey Research Analyst

Dallas College

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Survey Research Analyst will contribute to original research projects at the Research Institute to support student access, success, and satisfaction; graduate satisfaction and success; institutional climate; and satisfaction among external stakeholders. The Survey Research Analyst will collaborate the Executive Director and the team members of the Research Institute to design and execute projects in survey design, collection, and analysis. The Analyst will also complete qualitative research by leading interviews and focus groups, collecting and transcribing data, and creating analysis for publication. The incumbent will conduct background research and support the construction or selection of qualitative and quantitative protocols and instruments for current and future projects. The Survey Research Analyst will conduct analysis and translate findings for inclusion in publications through multiple channels and for supporting internal and external stakeholder decisions and actions. Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do. Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Dallas College is one of the largest community colleges in Texas. Since 1965, we have helped almost 3 million people on their educational journey. Dallas College originally operated as a district of seven independently accredited colleges. In 2020, those colleges united under a single name in order to offer our students a more streamlined, more convenient experience. The seven original campuses live on as our primary locations.

Requirements

• Expertise in survey design and other quantitative instrument construction and administration techniques, and analysis to create a valid and reliable results.
• Expertise in qualitative research design, collection and analysis
• Experience in technical writing for publication
• Experience with statistical analysis software
• Experience with qualitative analysis software
• Experience supporting the production of research reports for a variety of purposes and stakeholder audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders through multiple channels.
• Bachelor’s degree in social science or education with coursework in statistics, research design in quantitative and qualitative methodology or related discipline.
• Official transcripts required.
• Three (3) years of experience working with survey design, collection, and analysis, as well as qualitative research methods, collection and analysis in higher education.
• Expertise in quantitative or qualitative research methods and data analysis.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Will be subject to a criminal background.
• Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint test.
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute projects in survey design, collection, and analysis.
• Contributes to the construction and administration of surveys and other quantitative instruments that meet requirements for validity and reliability.
• Write qualitative research protocols, complete research by leading interviews and focus groups, collecting and transcribing data, and creating analysis for publication.
• Conducts background research – literature reviews, exploratory data analysis, subject expert interviews, e.g. – to inform the design of original research.
• Collaborates with team members and internal and external stakeholders to design and carry out original research projects in areas such as student access and success, student satisfaction, program need, transfer success, graduate satisfaction and employment, and employer satisfaction.
• Applies research findings to support decision-making processes and change initiatives.
• Analyzes qualitative and quantitative data generated by background research and outputs of original research.
• Participates in the authorship of reports of research findings to be disseminated to internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of driving action and informing policy.
• Completes required Dallas College professional development training per academic year.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Benefits

• Dallas College is part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law.
• In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level