Senior Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst

Ventura County Community College District


Salary: $90,768.00 - $125,772.00 Annually

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: 2023-00001

Location: District Administrative Center (Camarillo CA), CA

Department: Districtwide

Closing: 6/7/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Under the general direction of an administrator, will be responsible for leading a data and research team in collecting, analyzing and interpreting complex data sets from various sources to support strategic planning and decision-making by providing analytical support to key stakeholders, including senior management, faculty, staff, and external partners, and will contribute to the overall success of the district by providing insights and recommendations that improve student success, operational efficiency and financial performance; and collaborate with college partners.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK
The District Administrative Center, centrally located in Camarillo, oversees administrative functions, and provides leadership and services to the three colleges in support of VCCCD's mission.



WHO WE ARE
The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents through Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

SALARY PLACEMENT New Employees: Generally, new employees are placed on the first step of the appropriate range of the salary schedule.
Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary.

New and current employees may be eligible for advanced step placement as outlined in Section 290 - SALARY PLAN in the Rules of the Personnel Commission for Classified Employees (Download PDF reader).

This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.

Representative Duties

Coordinate and facilitate districtwide efforts to standardize statistical reporting; confer with district staff and various committees in order to identify appropriate data sources for reporting requirements and to improve the accuracy and integrity of data reported. E

Review, analyze, audit, and arrange data for a variety of State and federally mandated programs, activities, and reporting requirements, such as Management Information Systems (MIS), Clearinghouse, Integrated Postsecondary Education System (IPEDS), and Full Time Equivalent Student (FTES) State appointment reporting. E

Develop, maintain, program, audit, and analyze databases and applications used to support compliance reporting in multiple areas including financial aid, counseling, and student services; develop and maintain the districtwide data warehouse. E

Analyze existing computer applications and make software and hardware recommendations for the overall improvement of district data management; advise Information Technology Department staff in the installation and configuration of servers which house data. E

Develop algorithms, routines, scripts, and SQL queries for programming interfaces between multiple data sources; develop data extracts, data normalization processes, and merge routines for MIS, Clearinghouse, and other district-critical reports. E

Retrieve, verify, and mine data for use in various studies and reports; compose reports, memoranda, forms, and presentations using appropriate software. E Provide technical and analytical training and support to district offices, divisions, committees, faculty, staff, and administrators with regard to data reporting; develop and deliver staff training and development activities. E

Review and evaluate requests for data; arrange and maintain project schedules and timelines; ensure timely reporting of all necessary metrics to the appropriate State and federal agencies. E

Lead the development and implementation of data-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency and support student success. E

Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate technical and support staff. E

Organize and manage the operation of the assigned division or area office; coordinate and administer budget. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties

Minimum Qualifications

Any bachelor's degree from a recognized accredited college or university, AND four years of experience performing financial, statistical, or administrative data analysis which required the use of computer databases and software applications.

OR

A bachelor's degree from a recognized accredited college or university in computer programming, database development, or computer applications or a related field, AND three years of experience performing financial, statistical, or administrative data analysis which required the use of computer databases and software applications.

OR

A master's degree from a recognized accredited college or university in computer programming, database development, or computer applications or a related field, AND two years of experience performing financial, statistical, or administrative data analysis which required the use of computer databases and software applications.

Supplemental Information

EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

This is an examination open to the public and current district employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 11:59PM. The examination process may consist of any of the following components: A) Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) = Qualifying (pass/fail)
B) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the testing process. Those applicants who meet the minimum requirements will have their application materials reviewed through a Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation.


TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION:

A T&E is an assessment by subject matter experts of training and experience, beyond the minimum requirements, that has prepared the candidate for the position as evidenced in the application materials. When completing the application and the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. Please be sure to answer every component of each supplemental question as your responses will be scored and serve as your score on the training and experience (T&E) evaluation.

The candidates with the highest passing scores on the Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation will be invited to the technical interview.

TECHNICAL INTERVIEW DATE RANGE AND LOCATION:
Date Range: Monday, June 19, 2023 - Friday, June 23, 2023 Location: The Technical Interview will be conducted remotely, using Zoom. In order to participate in the interview, you must have access to a computer with a camera, microphone, speakers, and a reliable connection to the internet.

The examination components and dates are subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other requirements, by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts, foreign transcript evaluation, copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you. The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.

ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience.

ELIGIBILITY LIST: Upon completion of the examination, the eligibility list will be compiled by combining the final examination score with applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies for up to one year from the date of the technical interview. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion, with certain exceptions, shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service, whichever is longer. Classified management, police, and designated executive classifications shall be probationary for a period of one (1) year of paid service from initial appointment or promotion.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request in an email to HRMail@vcccd.edu including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

DEGREE INFORMATION:

If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation (Download PDF reader). If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Classified Careers page.



To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vcccd/jobs/4029130/senior-data-analyst




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