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Project Specialist (SC - Research & Planning Analyst) at South Orange County Community College District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
2/21/2020
Contact
Human Resources
(949) 582-4850
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

$35.00/hr
Length of Work Year
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Employment Type
Full Time
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Saddleback College

 

Project Specialist (SC - Research & Planning Analyst)

Salary: $35.00/hr

 

PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for this opening, you must apply through the District website at https://jobs.socccd.edu

 

Summary Description:

Under direction of assigned College President 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 the President of the College or designee.

 

The District’s goal as an academic community is to sustain a working environment that is welcoming to all, fosters and celebrates diversity, and promotes and rewards excellence. An exemplary academic community promotes an inclusive environment that best prepares our faculty, staff and students to live, work, and contribute to a global society.

 

This position is a short-term, temporary, Non-Bargaining Unit assignment, not to exceed 160 days. The assignment is on an as needed basis, and may be shortened or extended.

 

This recruitment will remain open until filled or withdrawn. Once you have submitted an application electronically, the current status of your application will be available to view at any time upon signing in under your personal username and password. All applications will be reviewed by Human Resources. Those qualified applicants who are selected, will be contacted by Human Resources for an interview. Please do not call the Human Resources Office regarding the status of your application.

 

Representative Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the President or designee in implementation of program reviews, College planning activities, accreditation processes, and decision-making processes related to student success and institutional effectiveness.

Coordinate procedures for College enrollment tracking, measurement, and planning; provide research support including data acquisition and analysis for enrollment management and planning.

Participate in Program Reviews; develop and create surveys for the College’s annual mandatory Program Review process; plan and implement survey schedules; collect, input, and process data from surveys; provide research and technical assistance to programs for the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data in their final reports.

Participate in the analysis, report preparation, and dissemination of information/results related to statistical, demographic, and empirical studies used in College programs and services; consult with College administrators regarding research needs, current studies, results of research, and related matters; edit and review College statistical information for accuracy and conformity to standards.

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 College leadership to access student demographic data as well as with data analysis for additional planning purposes.

Participate in a variety of 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.

Provide the necessary research support to existing grants as required; provide research support for grant applications.

Coordinate with District Information Technology and District Research and Planning Office staff for the development and implementation of an accurate, effective and useful District information management system.

Coordinate with College leadership for a campus-wide research agenda; edit and review College-related statistical information for accuracy and conformity to standards; assist College leadership with other specific research requirements including those for accreditation.

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.

Create, design, and maintain assigned office website; publish latest research information on site.

Maintain communication with various external research and planning agencies to ensure the College remains current with the latest trends in research and data acquisition for the community college system.

Perform related duties as required.

 

Education and Experience Guidelines:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

 

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:

A valid California Driver’s License. Proof of insurance may be required for offsite assignments in order to drive a District or personal vehicle.

 

To Apply:

Please visit the District’s Employment Opportunities website at https://jobs.socccd.edu for a detailed job description, to learn more about the District and to complete an on-line application.  

 

NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country.  

 

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