Senior Research & Planning Analyst

Senior Research & Planning Analyst

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2015892P

Location:

North Orange Continuing Education - Wilshire Campus

Department: NOCE-WC Research Office administration

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

Leads, plans, trains, and reviews the work of staff responsible for implementing research related to program and administrative reviews, outcomes, assessment, and program evaluation as well as survey activities associated with student success and institutional effectiveness; actively participates in performing the most complex work of the unit.

Trains employees in their areas of work including current software practices, provision of advanced technical information, and research design, program evaluation and statistical analysis techniques.

Coordinates the work of employees in documenting research protocols and processes related to program and administrative reviews and survey research activities in accordance with established standards of practice and procedures; prepares end user and technical documentation and instructions related to information systems, data warehouse, and research agendas.

Consults with campus and District administrators regarding research needs, current studies, results of research, and related matters.

Designs and develops data collection procedures and acquisition of data and analysis for enrollment management and planning.

Identifies, develops and implements effective and sound survey instruments and intake forms for both required and investigative data trends analysis; evaluates and recommends appropriate sampling methods and techniques; participates in the collection and processing of data; participates in, reviews and coordinates the work of staff responsible for analyzing data and presenting results in comprehensive reports; assists campus and District staff in accessing student data and with data analysis.

Writes and provides technical and editorial assistance in the writing and publishing of special reports and publications; completes surveys and reports required by external public and private agencies; provides research support to grant applications and existing grants as required.

Coordinates the development and design of office website; publishes research information on site.

Communicates complex research methodology and results in written and oral format in formal and informal presentations.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Under general direction, leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for planning, conducting, and presenting research and analysis of institutional data related to the development and assessment of college programs, services, activities, enrollment patterns and planning and accreditation related projects; designs and executes complex research studies; and provides technical assistance to campus and District staff in the areas of program evaluation, assessment, and analysis;

coordinates the work of the Research Analysts and other staff as needed to accomplish the objectives of the office.

The Senior Research and Planning Analyst maintains frequent contact with various District departments and personnel and outside agencies.

• Knowledge of advanced research design and statistical analysis methods and procedures and their application to program evaluation, survey research and statistical inference and significance
• Knowledge of advanced survey design methods and implementation techniques
• Knowledge of advanced project management, data management and reporting skills
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of data collection, coding, extraction and processing, statistical analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of principles of lead supervision and training
• Knowledge of principles of database design and maintenance
• Knowledge of principles and practices of statistical and administrative report preparation
• Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Knowledge of record keeping procedures
• Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance
• Ability to…