Senior Research and Evaluation Analyst

Senior Research and Evaluation Analyst

Education/Certification:

Required:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in education, psychology, statistics, or related field or its equivalent. Three (3) plus years of experience with measurement, research design and implementation, evaluation strategies, program evaluation, statistics, and computer applications related to research and evaluation. One (1) year of experience in developing and managing GIS Databases Preferred:
Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university in education, psychology, statistics, or related field or its equivalent. Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in education, psychology, statistics, or related field or its equivalent.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Three (3) or more years conducting larger scale research and evaluation projects;
Two (2) years or more having full responsibility for major research and evaluation projects or equivalent;
Proficient communication skills that maximize the SREA's ability to communicate research and evaluation processes and results in a form understandable to target audiences;
Effective interpersonal skills that maximize the SREA's ability to work with staff, vendors and others to develop research and evaluation plans, implement them and report the results;
Possesses an in-depth knowledge of data structures and data analysis strategies that will maximize the validity and reliability of data as well as the results; and Technical knowledge of statistical programs and other tools used to conduct quality research and evaluation. Requires knowledge of mapping applications including open-source-QGIS, Google Maps, and Google Earth Requires knowledge of GIS/ESRI software and application programming languages.

Familiarity with ESRI Apps and ESRI App Builders - ArcGIS Story Maps, ArcGIS Survey
123, ArcGIS Collector, ArcGIS App Studio, and ArcGIS Web App Builder Technology Proficiency Level 3 plus several level 4 proficiencies are required:
Proficient in job-related student and financial systems applications;
Proficient in solving simple technology issues;
Proficient in electronic file management;
Proficient In use of e-mail;
Proficient in integrating technology in curriculum, instruction, and assessment;
Proficient in server file and printer resources; CCISD Acceptable Use Policy and Technical Ethics/Etiquette Proficient in specialized statistical programs and other tools used to conduct research and evaluation

Function:
The Senior Research and Evaluation Analyst (SREA) is primarily responsible for developing and implementing research and evaluation strategies that effectively evaluate District programs, policies and processes. To accomplish this mission, the SREA will conceptualize, design and conduct applied research/evaluation studies related to CCISD Initiatives, federal, state and private grant programs, local data requests, Teacher Incentive Allotment and answer basic research and evaluation questions generated by the Board of Trustees, CCISD administration and staff and other information users who request information.

Reports To:

Director for Strategic Evaluation and Assessment Supports Responsibilities:

• Geographic Information System (GIS) activities
• Research and Evaluation Duties
• TIA Related Expectations
• Standards of Behavior

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data;
Ability to coordinate District functions;
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress;
Ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising situations and making decisions;
Ability to remain calm and self-assured during challenging and stressful situations;
Ability to receive information and/or instruction from internal/external customers through spoken expression;
Ability to manipulate tools/equipment/keyboards;
Ability to convey information and/or instruction to internal/external customers through spoken expression;
Ability to travel for District-wide travel and occasional out-of-District travel;
Ability to work occasional prolonged and Irregular hours; and Ability to see detailed information, naturally or with correction.

The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.