Research Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• At least two years of full-time-equivalent experience applying quantitative or qualitative research and analysis.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research design and data analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of research and evaluation theory, design, methodology, sampling, and analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of technical research report writing.
• Knowledge of research software for data analysis, data management, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, and word processing, such as R and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of survey administration software, such as Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey, and of survey sampling, design, and research.
• Knowledge of data collection and coding.
• Ability to gather, validate, and interpret data from varied sources, including literature and Internet searches.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects by setting priorities and organizing tasks.
• Ability to use and maintain project details in a project management system.
• Ability to work accurately and independently while meeting schedules and timelines.
• Understanding of ethical, compliance, privacy, and security issues, and ability to apply relevant data-access, security, and delivery policies and procedures.
• Ability to take responsibility and use professional judgment based on established guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to type accurately and make arithmetic calculations accurately.
• Ability to work effectively with and maintain current knowledge of technologies used to provide high-quality services.
• Ability to provide information professionally to students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with campus academic and administrative offices, departments, and programs to ensure data quality and accuracy.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work week with hours that may vary.
• Successful completion of background fingerprint clearance, pre-employment physical examination, and TB screening.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of a loyalty oath as required by government codes 3100–3109.
• Meeting applicable eligibility requirements under CalPERS or CalSTRS if a current or former member.
• Ability to travel between sites, including other college districts, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Additional years of experience demonstrating the ability to conduct complex analyses.
• Previous experience working in a higher education institution.
• Previous experience working with data related to labor market and workforce trends, student and educational outcomes, or community demographics.
• Experience conducting complex research projects, evaluating alternatives, making recommendations, and preparing technical reports.
• Experience working with directors to identify and define problems, determine methodology, evaluate data, make recommendations with appropriate justification, and develop and implement action plans.
• Experience organizing and prioritizing multiple projects and tasks, setting priorities, and meeting critical deadlines.
• Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with staff, senior management, regional community college representatives, officials, contractors, and the public.
• Demonstrated commitment to student access, engagement, and success; strategic risk-taking; team-building; lasting organizational change; results-oriented assessment and improvement; effective communication and listening; fiscal responsibility; external partnerships; professional development; and ethical, fair-minded leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director, COE, in planning, designing, implementing, and disseminating research and evaluation studies related to labor market trends and educational outcomes.
• Conduct extensive statistical and technical research and evaluation studies, including literature reviews.
• Design, maintain, manipulate, and query specialized databases and information systems supporting research activities.
• Implement research studies, including coordinating analysis and tabulation of results.
• Analyze data using appropriate software applications such as Microsoft Excel, R, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Respond to inquiries and provide detailed technical information about research projects, including labor market information used to support program recommendations.
• Identify and extract data from varied sources; inspect and code data; create project documentation and databases; and interpret findings for data-informed decision-making.
• Present research findings and interpretations clearly in narrative, graphic, tabular, written, and oral formats.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive reports and give presentations explaining labor market research findings and their implications for workforce and educational planning.
• Design, prepare, and administer surveys to regional colleges, business and industry partners, and community stakeholders.
• Assist the Director, COE, with quarterly and annual narrative reports, renewal documents, and other documentation required by grants and contracts.
• Assist the Director, COE, in presenting findings at advisory board meetings, regional consortium meetings, planning events, conferences, and employer-education forums.
• Maintain datasets, research information systems, and organized archives of information and reports.
• Consult with internal and external stakeholders on data analysis, compilation, and interpretation.
• Provide technical guidance on research design, survey development, and test validation.
• Respond to questions and requests for information about research activities.
• Represent the Center of Excellence, as assigned by the Director, at regional and statewide forums and organizations addressing community college research, labor market information, and workforce development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sick time
• Vacation time
• Discretionary time
• Medical insurance, including dependent coverage
• Dental insurance, including dependent coverage
• Vision insurance, including dependent coverage
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Section 125 options
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational incentive opportunities
• Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan