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Program Research Analyst, Categorical (One or More Positions) (Lateral and External)-Extended

Employer
South Orange County Community College District
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 10, 2021


Posting Details

Position Information

Link to job brochure: Classification Title Program Research Analyst, Categorical Funded Job Category: Classified Staff Job Open Date: 12/10/2021 Job Close Date: Initial Screening Date 02/04/2022 Position ID: P0019332 Job Open ID: REQ9098 Position Title: Program Research Analyst, Categorical (One or More Positions) (Lateral and External)-Extended Location 20-Saddleback College Department Research, Planning and Accreditation (SC-043-095) Term: 12 Months/Year Salary Schedule Link: Click here for current Salary Schedules Pay Basis: Monthly Pay Range: 138- Starting at $6,639 Per Month % of Range: 100% Hours per week: 40 Work Schedule (In-person) Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.) Receives Benefits: Yes Classification Benefits: Position-Specific Benefits: Additional Position Information: Permanent link to posting https://jobs.socccd.edu/postings/11945

Additional Information

Summary Description:
Under direction of assigned College President, District Director or designee, plans, conducts, and presents research and analysis of institutional data related to the development and assessment of College programs, services, activities, and enrollment patterns; and provides a variety of complex decision and planning support to assigned Administrator. Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished from similar classifications in that the position assigned to this class is categorically funded, not financed by District funds. This is an experienced, journey level classification requiring education and experience performing complex research and statistical analysis. Representative Duties:
The duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Please see Job Duties for details. Knowledge of:
Standard statistical procedures and research methods including those related to sampling, projections, significance, and distributions.
Principles and practices used in the development and implementation of survey instruments and techniques.
Data collection and coding methods.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including operating characteristics of personal and mainframe computers, peripherals, and a variety of software applications including statistical, word processing, advanced spreadsheet, and database management applications.
Principles and procedures of complex data management and reporting.
Principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative report preparation.
Principles of business letter writing.
Oral and written communication skills.
Principles, practices, and procedures of record keeping.
Principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems.
Work organization principles and practices.
English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Methods and techniques used in public relations. Ability to:
Perform statistical research and analysis work of a specialized nature involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
Analyze current and historical statistical data and develop sound, logical conclusions and recommendations.
Assist in planning, organizing, and directing complex projects requiring multiple tasks and input from a variety of sources.
Develop and implement a comprehensive research design and methods with specific timelines.
Access, download, consolidate, and analyze data from District information systems.
Compile data and prepare and present administrative, analytical, and technical reports and recommendations.
Understand the organization and operation of the assigned program area as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Understand, interpret, and apply administrative and office policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and changing deadlines.
Operate office equipment including personal and mainframe computers, peripherals, and supporting applications including advanced spreadsheet and database management systems used in data analysis, maintenance, and report preparation.
Utilize sophisticated survey development and data processing equipment and software.
Develop and implement online survey tools.
Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.
Work well in team situations and collaborate effectively with diverse groups of people.
Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience Guidelines:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Education/Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, economics, sociology, statistics, or a related field. A Master’s degree is desirable. Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the collection, analysis, reporting, and presentation of research data. License or Certificate: Conditions of Employment:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. Duties are typically performed at a desk or computer terminal; subject to noise from office equipment operation; frequent interruptions and contact in person and on the telephone with staff and others. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort. Physical Demands:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Additional Position Information:
NOTICE :
This position is categorically funded. Employment in this position is contingent upon funding by the Adult Education Block Grant (50%), NSF Includes Grant (15%), NSF UCI Cross Enrollment Grant (10%), and HSI Grant (25%)
Additional Classification Information: Position Specific Benefits:
The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to eligible employees, which includes medical and dental insurance, a vision-care plan, life insurance and dependent life coverage, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and a long-term disability income-protection plan. All premiums are fully paid by the District. Mandatory retirement incentive is with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
Job Duties

Job Duties

Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the Administrator in implementation of program or administrative unit reviews, institutional planning activities, accreditation processes, research studies and decision-making processes related to student success, support programs, and institutional effectiveness. Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate procedures to ensure quality and integrity of data used for tracking, measurement, and planning purposes; validation and analysis of data submitted for required federal and state reporting; provide research support including data acquisition and analysis for enrollment management and planning. Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in activities designed to review and assess institutional effectiveness (Program Reviews); develop and create surveys applicable to subject or activity under review at the District; plan and implement survey schedules; collect, input, and process data from surveys; provide research and technical assistance to programs or units for the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data in their final reports. Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in the analysis, report preparation, and dissemination of information/results related to statistical, demographic, and empirical studies; consult with administrators regarding research needs, current studies, results of research, and related matters; edit and review statistical information for accuracy and conformity to standards. Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement effective and sound survey instruments as determined by the administration, faculty, or staff for both required and investigative data trends analysis; collect and process data; analyze data and present results in comprehensive reports; assist leadership to access student demographic data as well as with data analysis for additional planning purposes. Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in the completion of a variety of state and federal reports and external surveys; write or provide technical and editorial assistance in the writing and publishing of special reports and publications; complete surveys as requested/required by external private or public agencies. Duties and Responsibilities
Provide the necessary research support to existing grants as required; provide research support for grant applications. Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate with District Information Technology and other research and planning staff for the development and implementation of an accurate, effective and useful District information management system. Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate with leadership for a District or College research agenda; edit and review statistical information for accuracy and conformity to standards; assist leadership with other specific research requirements including those for accreditation. Duties and Responsibilities
Operate computer and peripheral equipment including the technical aspects of current spreadsheet and database management software; utilize query programs to access mainframe data; download and transfer data as required for various projects. Duties and Responsibilities
Create, design, and maintain assigned office website; publish latest research information on site. Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain communication with various external research and planning agencies to ensure the College and District remains current with the latest trends in research and data acquisition for the community college system. Duties and Responsibilities
Perform related duties as required. Documents Needed for Applying
Required Documents
  1. Resume / CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcript 1
Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Please Note: Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment. Would you be able to provide official transcripts upon offer of employment?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. Have you been terminated from employment and/or released from probation at the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD)?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. If yes, please provide details.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. Relevant current and previous experience, education, certifications, and/or other job related skill sets will be considered when determining salary placement. Does your application and/or supplemental documentation include all relevant current and previous experience, education, certifications, and/or other job related skill sets?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. Select your level of experience with SQL (Structured Query Language) or similar programming languages (none, limited, intermediate, or advanced).

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. Select your level of experience with R or similar programming languages (none, limited, intermediate, or advanced)

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. Select your level of experience with SAS (Statistical Analysis System) or similar software packages (none, limited, intermediate, or advanced).

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. Select your level of experience with SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) or similar software packages (none, limited, intermediate, or advanced).

    (Open Ended Question)

  9. Select your level of experience with STATA or similar software packages (none, limited, intermediate, or advanced).

    (Open Ended Question)

  10. Select your level of experience with Regressions (none, limited, intermediate, or advanced).

    (Open Ended Question)

  11. Select your level of experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI (none, limited, intermediate, or advanced).

    (Open Ended Question)

  12. Select your level of experience with Propensity Score Models (none, limited, intermediate, or advanced).

    (Open Ended Question)

  13. Select your level of experience with Machine Learning (none, limited, intermediate, or advanced).

    (Open Ended Question)

  14. Select your level of experience with Focus Groups/In-depth Interviews (none, limited, intermediate, or advanced).

    (Open Ended Question)



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