University of California San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA | United States
Job description
This is a 100% Contract position for one year. This appointment may be extended or converted to career status based on the needs of the department.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Division of Extended Studies (DES) at UC San Diego is fully self-supporting, operating year-round (12 months of active instruction) with a budget of $47 million annually in primarily fee income. The unit has over 200 career employees, including academic, management, staff and executive, as well as represented and non-represented positions. Many casual or contract employees and student workers also serve in the organization. In addition, DES employs more than 1,000 active by-agreement instructors.
DES operates in 200,000 square feet of managed space, including a large off-campus classroom facility. The unit maintains a robust online learning platform, operating 24/7 with webcasting and video-conferencing capability. DES also has a strong web presence with e-commerce operating 24/7. There are over 60,000 enrollment transactions annually; 35,000 outreach certification transactions and 25,000 service transactions. DES supports a robust network of representatives, agents, and students (both residential and online) around the globe. Along with all of this, DES operates two television stations, a variety of public lecture programs and is active in federal, state, local, and private research and technical assistance programs and activities.
As of Fall 2020, the University has assumed ownership of a major downtown center for which DES is taking full financial and programming responsibility. The 66,000-square-foot building will support a rich mix of campus-based and community programs reflecting the teaching, research and public service mission of UC San Diego: classroom instruction, continuing education, arts and cultural performances, civic events and collaborative community projects.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the direction of the Chief Impact and Strategy Officer, the Senior Research Analyst will use their research expertise to assist in coordinating projects of different types that focus on education, workforce, and other closely related areas. They will participate in research planning, communicate with external research partners, and collect, organize and analyze primary and secondary data from a range of sources including publicly accessible databases, such as IPEDS. The Senior Research Analyst will compile research results in publications, formal reports, and interactive web-based environments using software such as Tableau and ArcGIS.
The Senior Research Analyst will use their work knowledge and skills of research methodology, education, and workforce to assist in making independent contributions to the development and execution of research projects. They will be required to communicate effectively and collaborate with the research team, overseeing and performing a wide variety of tasks that require ingenuity, resourcefulness, planning, and flexibility.
Working knowledge of research function. Demonstrated ability to independently carry out small-medium size research projects, and larger projects with support. Proven skills to plan and execute research studies.
Working skills in statistical analysis, systems programming, database design and data security measures. Training and experience with conducting a wide range of statistical analyses, including descriptive and inferential statistics (e.g., regression, analysis of variance, factor analysis, structural equation model, cluster analysis), and statistical software or analytics platforms (e.g., R, SPSS, Excel, NVivo, SAS, Python, Stata, Tableau).
Demonstrated knowledge of educational and workforce research, as evidenced by presentations, publications, and grants awarded in these areas.
Advanced knowledge of survey design and survey data collection. Experience with designing surveys related to education and workforce. Working knowledge of the web-based suvey platform, Qualtrics.
Demonstrated kills in project management, including the ability to develop study protocols and timelines and to oversee the successful implementation of research methodologies.
Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including flexibility in order to work effectively with staff, colleagues, external research partners, and consultants.
Working skills in analysis and consultation. Demonstrated success and proven ability to develop data analysis plans and conduct data analyses, and write manuscripts/reports applyin
About University of California San Diego
UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.
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