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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

Research Analyst Short Term Hourly (Temporary)

Lancaster, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Research Analyst to perform higher level institutional research and evaluation duties under the direction of the Director of Institutional Research and Planning. The role involves independently conducting research related to assessment, evaluation, and institutional effectiveness, as well as assisting in managing office workload priorities.

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Responsibilities

Independently performs research and evaluation duties related to institutional planning and research projects, including, but not limited to, State-mandated programs and activities

Designs and performs research and evaluation of District accreditation, accountability, and other institutional research and planning projects, as well as a variety of other research projects to address internal and external issues as assigned

Assists the Director with Research Office projects relating to institutional effectiveness collecting data pertaining to continual improvement of institutional effectiveness

Independently designs higher level research studies including data collection, data summarization and statistical analysis as needed to meet non-routine project requests

Provides data analysis and other supporting information to District personnel and State agencies to fulfill compliance regulations and requirements and to assure institutional effectiveness

Analyzes a variety of performance/productivity data such as, but not limited to, faculty workload, FTE, and student outcomes. Prepares reports and projections to support decisions on workload, student success, Facilities Master Plan, impact, etc

Participates in preparation of reports and analysis of primary institutional, local, state, and national demographics, economic trends, and other data to be used in research projects, reports, educational planning, and development. Prepares data related to community characteristics for student equity reports, grants, and other related projects and initiatives

Identifies and extracts (queries) a variety of requested data, validates and codes data in preparation for analysis; data sources include but are not limited to district student information systems, California Community College Chancellor’s Office Management Information System, California Employment Development Department, US Census Bureau, etc

Analyzes data and reports results on a variety of topics, including but not limited to appropriateness of prerequisite/co-requisite courses, effectiveness of college programs and activities intended to improve student equity, student engagement, enrollment management and trends, accreditation and accountability, and effectiveness of other college programs

Creates and maintains project documentation needed to replicate research projects

Assists with dashboards and portals to extract, collect, merge, analyze, and report on data and information related to academic programs, curriculum, enrollment management, student demographics, student success and other relevant data

Provides survey support, including survey design, extraction of student data in preparation for survey administration, campus-wide survey administration, data analysis, and report writing for dissemination and interpretation of results

Ensures data integrity by working with staff on campus for data validation and data procurement

Assist with creating dashboards for publication on the website and server to meet the data demands for College operational and strategic decisions making. Reviews dashboards and reports for data integrity and accuracy

Trains other Research Office staff in projects, software tools, etc., as needed

Exercises project responsibility from conceptual design and problem definition through data gathering, analysis, interpretation and findings; prepares research and statistical findings in appropriate graphic, tabular, written and oral formats for use by varying audiences

Remains informed of state federal legislative actions that have implications for research and evaluation at the community college, regional, state, and national level; examines community college system, service area, region, state, and national data and trends to determine possible impact on the college and populations it serves

Communicates with appropriate College staff, stakeholders and other community college districts in analysis, compilation, and interpretation of data

Assist the Director in responding to research questions and presenting results

Assists the Director in the dissemination and presentation of research findings to the campus including at meetings as assigned

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Statistical analysisSQL queryingResearch designData visualizationSurvey designData collectionTechnical report writingPublic speakingInterpersonal skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, economics or social/educational research, educational administration, business administration, or other research related specializations, AND two years increasingly responsible experience involving related research and analysis activities and projects

OR Associate's degree in statistics mathematics, economics or social/educational research, educational administration, business administration, or other research related specializations, AND four years increasingly responsible experience involving related research and analysis activities and projects

Standard and advanced statistical procedures related to sampling, correlation analysis, parametric and non-parametric statistics, projections and other quantitative measures applied to education, social and program research and evaluation

SQL querying, data warehousing, data visualization and dashboard development, statistical methods, principles or organization

Regression techniques, principles and tables

Research design for original data collection and analysis

Use of appropriate software packages, including proficient use of statistical software for data management, data analysis, graphics, and word processing

Technical report writing skills in organizing and presenting narrative and statistical information

Survey design, data collection and research project design, instruments, techniques and methodology

American Psychological Association (APA) formatting and style guide

District and college organizations, operations, policies, and procedures

Technical aspects of field of specialty

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary, oral and written communication skills

Public speaking techniques

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Principles and procedures involved in handling sensitive data, including survey responses and personally identifiable information

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Follow guidelines laid out by the Director and independently design and implement complex studies in consultation with campus constituents

Work within a team or independently, demonstrating strong personal initiative and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

Perform extensive technical research and evaluation duties

Interpret findings, analyze data, and provide related recommendations

Design database structures and forms for various research purposes and target audiences

Develop, maintain and enhance appropriate applications, databases, interactive dashboards and spreadsheets, survey data entry forms

Interact, participate, and conduct presentations to individuals, college groups, committees, organizations, and others as needed

Prepare reports for District personnel and State agencies to fulfill compliance regulations and requirements and to ensure institutional and matriculation effectiveness for appropriate funding

Independently follow Research Office guidelines to utilize accurate statistical procedures and sampling techniques, create, develop and maintain computer databases

Create and maintain necessary research documentation, files and records related to various research projects

Conduct meetings and interviews necessary for investigation and data collection related to assigned research projects

Use effective judgment, decision-making, and problem solving

Present information in a clear, concise manner both in writing and verbally