Los Rios Community College District

Research Analyst

The Institution:

Cosumnes River College, located in south Sacramento County, and its center in Elk Grove provide a dynamic learning environment for more than 14,000 students. The open access, student-centered campus prepares students to realize their educational and career goals through exemplary transfer, general, and career education in an academically rigorous and inclusive environment. Cosumnes River College also offers exceptional instruction in basic skills and English for non-native speakers, as well as a broad array of life-long learning and workforce development programs.

CRC awards Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, Career Technical Education certificates, and transfer credit for students who intend to continue their education at a four year college or university. CRC is an educational organization that values diversity, focuses on creativity and personal enrichment, and empowers students to reach their full potential as informed and productive members of the community.

Founded in 1970, Cosumnes River College is a leader in innovative ideas and sustainable values. The college provides technologically updated classrooms and offers a variety of schedules for those that need flexibility. 

As one of the four colleges that comprise the Los Rios Community College District, our faculty and staff promote an ethic of caring and mutual respect, fairness and integrity which are part of our Honor Code. Our highly diverse student body learns how to be successful students and productive citizens in a beautiful learning environment that has seen new facilities built and improved upon in recent years.

Position Summary:

Under general direction of the Director/Dean/Vice President responsible for institutional research and/or planning, designs, conducts, writes, and presents, district research and evaluation studies. Assists in designing and developing database information for decision-making, evaluation and accountability purposes and coordinates research efforts with IT staff. As appropriate, assists in the preparation of grant proposals. [For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employee's Association (White Collar) posting click on the "Job Description" link on the left side of your screen, then click on Los Rios Classified Employee's Association (White Collar) job descriptions.]

Responsibilities:

? Acts as a resource to internal and external customers.

? Analyzes, conceptualizes, and defines problems.

? Assists with gathering and analyzing information and data about district and the colleges and their external environment for strategic planning and program development.

? Assists with the coordination of data collection, including quantitative and qualitative data, and conducts statistical analysis, working with research databases and other appropriate data sources. 

? Checks and maintains data integrity and assists with data validation.

? Conducts internal and external research to gather data and accomplish objectives.

? Consults with internal and external clients on projects.

? Advises on methodology and presentation results.

? Coordinates definitions, collection and codification of data elements required for accountability as appropriate.

? Coordinates research efforts with IT personnel as well as external sources.

? Defines data requirements and gathers and validates information, applying judgment and statistical tests.

? Designs a data assurance and validation process, including systematic review and necessary revision.

? Designs sound research methodology to conduct District and college level research studies

? Designs, conducts, and evaluates experimental operational models where insufficient data exists to formulate model

? Designs, coordinates, and conducts special district wide research, evaluation, and accountability studies cooperatively with district/campus personnel, under the general direction of the manager responsible for research and/or planning.

? Designs, implements and monitors indicators that enable the district and colleges to assess their effectiveness.

? Develops and applies time and cost networks to plan and control large projects.

? Develops and maintains website content.

? Documents analytical findings and finalizes results. 

? Evaluates implementation and effectiveness of research methodology.

? Makes presentations to internal and external audiences.

? Manages, analyzes and provides input to database information.

? Performs validation and testing of model.

? Prepares announcements, newsletters, and other forms of information regarding research, evaluation and accountability.

? Prepares comprehensive and summary reports, including graphical presentations, and executive summaries for internal and external audiences.

? Prepares management reports defining problem, evaluation, and possible solutions.

? Provides data for grant proposal preparation.

? Provides technical and analytical support to offices, divisions, committees, faculty, administrators and external sources engaged in research related activities.

? Provides training to staff in the use of technical research, and evaluation techniques and materials.

? Specifies statistical methods to be applied to models.

? Studies information and selects plan from competitive proposals that afford maximum probability of effectiveness relating to cost or risk.

? Trains others in the tools and techniques of research.

? Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Two years of primary responsibility for research and planning project design, implementation (including statistical analysis) and written and verbal presentation; experience with preparing grant proposals; and working in an educational research and planning environment and/or classroom teaching experience are desirable.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the social sciences, economics, education, mathematics, statistics, public administration, business administration, or a related field. NOTE: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the social sciences, economics, education, mathematics, statistics, public administration, law or business administration may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: 12 units are equal to six months of education; 24 units are equal to one year of education.)

Application Instructions:

1. A completed Los Rios Community College District Classified Application (required). 

2. *Unofficial transcripts of college/university work (required if using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications of this position).

3. Resume (recommended).

4. Two (2) letters of recommendation (recommended). 

5. Letter of Interest (recommended).

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

* TRANSCRIPTS: 

- Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

- Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as unofficial transcripts.

- It is the responsibility of Los Rios Community College District employees to provide transcripts for the application process, if required by position.

Conditions:

All Positions: Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process.

Work Schedule:

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Additional Salary Information:

No additional salary information to note

Location:

CRC (Cosumnes River College)

Department:

CRC President's Office

Total Hrs/Week:

40 hrs/wk

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://apptrkr.com/561850

LRCCD embraces diversity as one of the core values of the organization. 

The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.

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