Institutional Research Analyst (COF) (Bilingual English/Asian candidates)

Company: Kern Community College district
Location: Porterville
Posted on: February 3, 2020

Job Description:

Institutional Research Analyst (COF)Kern Community College DistrictPosition Number: 02735Posting Date: 02/11/2019Initial Screening Date: 03/11/2019Open Until Filled: YesPosition Type: ClassifiedRate:Work Week: 40 hour per week, 12 month positionMinimum Salary: $5,619.74 per monthMaximum Salary: $7,940.54 per month (Maximum entry level $5,619.74 per month)Benefits:Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance coverage; long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP ).In addition, employees have the option to purchase:- Flex 125- AFLAC Policy- Supplemental voluntary life insurance- 403b Tax Shelter AnnuityAll coverages begin on the first day of the month following the hire date. Employees are covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and are vested 100% after five years of full time service.College/Site: Porterville CollegeLocation: PC-Main CampusBasic Function:Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform extensive and technical institutional research and evaluation duties, including those related to state-mandated matriculation programs and activities; design and perform research and evaluation of college and groups; prepare reports for college personnel to fulfill compliance regulations and requirements; assure institutional and matriculation effectiveness for appropriate funding.Representative Duties:Perform extensive statistical and technical planning, design, research and evaluation duties related to institutional projects, including, but not limited to, state-mandated matriculation programs and activities and a variety of internal and external issuesConduct reviews and assessment of academic and student services programsUtilize accurate statistical procedures and sampling techniques for institutional research projects to assure high levels of confidence and reliability to survey resultsPrepare reports for college personnel and state agencies to fulfill compliance regulations and requirements and to assure institutional matriculation effectiveness for appropriate fundingPrepare and revise reports with accompanying tabular, graphic and statistical contents, descriptions of analytical methods used and narrative of findings and conclusions for college and matriculation research and evaluationCreate, develop and maintain databases related to student enrollment projections, follow-up studies and analyses of program enrollment patternsCollect, assemble and perform statistical analysis; determine appropriate statistics for data types including frequencies, chi-square, correlation, multiple regression and othersIdentify and extract a variety of requested data; inspect and code data in preparation for analysis; create project documentation and databasesOperate a variety of software packages used on mainframe and personal computers for data analysis, data management, graphics and word processingCommunicate with appropriate college staff, stakeholders and other community college districts in analysis, compilation and interpretation of dataRespond to research questions as requested; describe findingsAttend meetings as assignedPerform related duties as assignedEducation and Experience:Any Combination Equivalent to:Bachelors degree in statistics, mathematics, economics or social/educational research AND three years responsible experience involving related research and analysis activities and projects.Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.Knowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of:Standard and advanced statistical procedures related to sampling, correlation analysis, projections and other quantitative measures applied to education, social and program research and evaluationRegression techniques, principles and tablesResearch design for original data collection and analysisUse of personal computers, mainframe and appropriate software packagesStandard statistical softwareTechnical report writingOrganization and presentation of narrative and statistical informationTechnical aspects of researchEffective public speakingUses, capabilities, characteristics and limitations of computers and related equipmentModern office procedures and methodsCorrect English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuationAbility to:Perform extensive and technical research and evaluation tasksDesign forms and documents for various research purposes and target audiencesDesign and perform research and evaluation of college matriculation and other institutional planning issuesInterpret and apply applicable sections of the State Education Code and other related laws and regulationsInteract, participate and conduct presentations to individuals, college groups, committees, organizations and others as assignedPrepare comprehensive statistical and narrative reportsUtilize accurate and appropriate statistical procedures and sampling techniquesCreate, develop and maintain computer databasesCreate and maintain necessary research documentation, files and records related to research projectsConduct meetings and interviews necessary for investigation and data collectionWork as a team member with other college research staffUse tact, patience and courtesyOperate a computer and related peripheral equipmentCommunicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of workSalary Grade: 50.0Special Instructions to Applicants:First Review of Applications:Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on March 11, 2019 are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.Completed application packet must include:- Completed Online Application for Employment form- Current resume- Letter of interest (Cover Letter)- Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable- List of six (6) professional references - Listed on application formApplicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.Recruitment Status (tentative):- Application Screening: TBD- Interviews: TBDThe District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.All applicants must apply online at http://apptrkr.com/1392638. Emails will not be accepted.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, the Kern Community College District encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.Copyright -2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.https://www.jobelephant.com/jeid-82df37f393d0ca4cbc9926ae24dd9786

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