Research Associate - 2 Positions

El Camino College

Research Associate – 2 Positions

Institutional Research

Req:   C1617-047

Close Date:  06/12/2017

Complete job description and application available online at: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_classified

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Director, Institutional Research, perform a variety of educational analysis for El Camino College. Gather data and perform statistical and analytical institutional research; conduct demographic, regional, and labor market analyses; and calculate baseline and outcomes data for grant applications and reports. Scope of duties may include special emphases on student achievement and goal- completion, basic skills research, and career and technical outcomes.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Provide data extractions and analytical support to El Camino College in the areas of student demographics, course enrollment, student engagement and service usage, academic performance, and outcomes of targeted College programs and services.

• Conduct studies to determine the effectiveness of both instructional and non-instructional programs and services implemented as a part of the project.

• Perform analyses using appropriate and sound research methods and statistical techniques. Manipulate and query specialized databases and information systems to support research.

• Organize and present research-based information, analysis, and interpretation clearly and effectively, in narrative, tabular, graphical and oral modes.

• Assist in the design of paper and online student and workforce surveys. Administer surveys and apply appropriate computer tools, and data collection techniques to draw conclusions about target populations based on survey samples.

• Work with requesters to clarify their needs and optimize the utility of research results for them and for the District.

• Present research-based information, analysis, and interpretation clearly and effectively, in narrative, tabular, graphical and oral modes.

• Coordinate activities with the Director of Institutional Research and other campus representatives.

• Organize, prioritize, and schedule work on a multitude of research-related requests from College constituents. Perform related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Research theory, methodology and applied statistics. Survey design.

• Student learning outcomes.

• Technical report writing.

• Personal, mainframe and client server computer systems. State and federal accountability reporting requirements.

ABILITY TO:

• Participate in analytical studies.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

• Analyze and interpret complex data.

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Approach problems objectively.

• Present findings and recommendations clearly.

• Exercise good judgment, diplomacy, tact and patience.

• Operate research and analytic-related computer application programs such as database systems and statistical software such as SPSS.

• Meet schedules and timeframes.

• Reason logically and creatively and apply that logic to research topics.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have a bachelor’s degree in a specialization involving social science, economics, higher education, social or educational research, psychology or a related field and at least two years of experience that demonstrates the ability to conduct complex analyses. Experience at a community college preferred. Master’s degree or higher may be substituted for relevant experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

May require a valid California driver’s license

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents in this position sit for extended periods of time using a personal computer with a Visual Display Terminal (VDT) screen. Frequent telephone use. Ability to move from one work area to another as needed.

SALARY RANGE: $4,927 to $6,347 per month.

Employees contribute 6.50% - 7% of their earnings toward the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position is designated as a full-time, twelve-month classified. Excellent fringe benefits include eight 32-hour workweeks during the summer. Working hours will be Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification, fingerprint check, and tuberculosis examination. The selected candidate must provide identification and work authorization. Physical standards for this position are available for review in Human Resources.

TO APPLY

Applicants must submit the following document by the closing date:

1) Online application: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_classified

2) Cover letter in word format describing how applicant meets the qualifications.

3) Resume - Resumes are NOT accepted in place of any part of the application and you should complete all sections of the application even if the entries duplicate information on your resume.

4) Pertinent transcript(s) in pdf format as stated in the job qualifications if applicant holds one. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE pdf document.

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact Human Resources at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date.

Please Note: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.

If you should need assistance please call (310) 660-3593 Ext. 3807 or visit the office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m.

CLOSING DATE: Monday, June 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.

El Camino College is an equal opportunity employer.

The El Camino Community College District provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.