Research Analyst

Responsibilities

• Compile and disseminate research projects for the college, applying statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Perform technical, interpretive statistical and data analysis for institutional planning and decision making.
• Collect, compile, and analyze research data using statistical methods and relational databases.
• Conduct independent research and evaluate projects involving data collection from students, local agencies, and organizations.
• Conduct focus groups and select appropriate audiences for survey participation.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries from College administrators, staff, and other institutions such as THECB, SACS, and IPEDS reporting.
• Assist with planning, developing, and coordinating research projects.
• Assist with developing, writing, and analyzing non-statistical and statistical data.
• Interpret results of statistical analysis.
• Generate or edit technical reports and summary findings.
• Verify accuracy and consistency of data prior to dissemination.
• Communicate research results to relevant parties within the college to facilitate decision making and support Institutional Effectiveness processes such as program review.
• Exercise continuous improvement and provide budget recommendations, and strategic planning using narrative tables and graphs.
• Assist in designing and creating computer programs for research applications.
• Work with appropriate software and learn to use institutional software systems.
• Collect, compile and analyze information from surveys, Banner student integrated system, and other sources (assessment results).
• Assist clients to discuss survey goals.
• Assist in designing survey instruments and prepare questions for survey.
• Create and administer course evaluations and other surveys and generate reports.
• Assist the survey research function for the Office of Institutional Research.
• Assist college departments in maintaining and developing Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and keep information up to date.
• Perform presentations, train end-users on the use of software tools related to data research, and may also train end-users on the operation and data management of research equipment.
• Comply with and keep current with the College's policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends, events, and emerging issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience planning, organizing, and overseeing research projects and detail-oriented.
• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, and evaluating and summarizing research findings and interpreting statistical analysis.
• Effective presentation, public speaking, and communication skills.
• Experience creating and administering course evaluations and other surveys and generating reports.
• Experience performing statistical analysis using a computer and ability to generate and interpret reports.
• Experience assisting in the design and creation of computer programs for research applications.
• Experience using office equipment and a variety of spreadsheet, word‑processing, database, e‑mail, and presentation software such as PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, and relational databases.
• Highly effective analytical, communication, interpersonal, time‑management, and planning skills.
• Experience managing and supervising personnel.
• Experience reviewing and recommending budgets.
• Security‑sensitive position; required criminal background check.

The employee regularly must sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.