Tarrant County College District
Location
Fort Worth, TX | United States
Job description
Posting Number: F006004
Position Status: Full Time
Assignment Length: This field only applies to Faculty
Grant Funded: No
Category: APT
Class Code: 14
Starting Pay
Commensurate with education and experience
Special Note
$66,951
Location: District
Department: DT Institutional Research
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Research within the Office of Institutional Research, responsibilities of the Research Analyst include data: collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting. The job requires technical familiarity with utilizing databases, knowledge of methodologies for quantitative and qualitative analysis, using statistical software, and summarizing data results.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Performance Requirements - Uses software packages (e.g. SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Lightcast, etc.) for statistical and analytical purposes to produce descriptive statistics, longitudinal/predictive analyses, and other derivable reports/models specific to analytical software
- Collaborates with Institutional Research staff to provide timely, relevant, and accurate institutional information to internal and external audiences
- Assists in summarizing and producing reports, models, and summaries of data on relevant job market conditions, industry trends, and demographic/workforce information
- Works with large complex data sets, including exporting/importing and merging from various sources, cleaning data files, and maintaining historical records
- Prepares reports summarizing data and analyses for multiple audiences, including the creation of clear and effective charts and tables
- Supports the presentation of original research by contributing written, infographic, and video content requiring excellent writing skills, curiosity, and creativity
- Supports Institutional Research staff by proofreading reports, correspondence, and statistical tables for accuracy and completeness, as well as helping to reconcile discrepancies and investigate data anomalies
- Maintains security of confidential student and employee information
- Assists Institutional Research staff with departmental outreach by supporting them on collaborative projects, including the design and analysis of quantitative and qualitative research projects
- Assists with the creation, implementation, and summarization of institutional surveys
Service Excellence - Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations
- Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
- Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through the Tarrant County College (TCC) Institute
- Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation, and creativity and service to the College
Supervision Works under the general supervision of Director of Research
*Performs other related tasks as required The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Required Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in math/statistics, computer science, social/behavioral/natural sciences, or a related field
* Two (2) years of work experience in a related area
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in math/statistics, computer science, social/behavioral/natural sciences, or a related field
- Experience in accessing data from multiple sources and merging them to perform analyses
- Experience presenting data in oral, written, and visual forms to diverse audiences
- Familiarity with labor market software such as Lightcast or other similar packages
- Familiarity with external reporting, including data collections for National Student Clearinghouse and federal and state reporting
- Knowledge of CCSSE and SENSE
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to interact and effectively communicate findings to a diverse constituency
- Ability to be adaptable and have great attention to detail while working on multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Have a curiosity for providing solutions utilizing novel approaches
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret, find patterns, and derive meaning from the analysis of data
- Detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful with the ability to complete projects with rapidly changing priorities
- Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills
- Willingness to make a professional commitment through continuing education and participation in professional conferences and workshops
- Experience with computerized systems
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Office)
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
Please include a cover letter
Contact: Kira Barrington
[email protected]
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