Research Assistant

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Bargaining Unit AFT - NANCE

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Department

Department District Wide

Under the direction of the Director of Institutional Research and/or Chief Researcher, provide technical and analytical support to assist in productivity, accuracy and level of documentation of the District-wide research function.

• Research and analyze data and information.
• Use computer applications for on-line background and literature review search.
• Perform statistical and qualitative analyses.
• Prepare, format, and clean research data in support of specific projects.
• Prepare layout and format reports consistent with project specifications and stakeholder needs.
• Prepare written analysis, recommendations, and complex reports.
• Prepare, manipulate and verify the accuracy and validity of data.
• Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.

Requisite training, experience and abilities include:
Knowledge of basic design and administration of questionnaires and research instruments. Ability to prepare, format, and clean research data in support of specific projects; prepare layout and format reports consistent with project specifications and stakeholder needs; research and analyze data and information; use computer applications for on-line background and literature review search; perform statistical and qualitative analyses; prepare written analysis, recommendations, and complex reports;

communicate effectively both orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Experience in research, study and analysis of management, budget, administrative, organizational, functional or procedural problems.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

Commitment to Diversity:
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Varies upon assignment

• SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (
  
  Note:
  
  The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Posting Number NC00321

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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  * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • No Response
  • SDCCD employment web site
  • EdJoin (SD Co. Office of Education)
  • CA Community Colleges Registry
  • Craig's List
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Chronicle of Higher Ed
  • Professional organization/publication
  • SD Union Tribune newspaper ad (including Sign On San Diego)
  • SDCCD Employee
  • Job Fair
  • Other (list below)
• If other, please specify.

  (Open Ended Question)

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• If yes, please enter your employee :

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  * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse staff and student population in terms of ethnicities, cultures, and languages. Describe your experience that demonstrates your cultural competency and sensitivity to diversity.

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  * Please select a Research Assistant level.
  • Level I
  • Level II
  • Level III
  • All of the above
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  * Please describe your experience, knowledge, and skills that you feel qualifies you to work in this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

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Résumé

San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division