Senior Research Planning Analyst

Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED 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.

Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION 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.

Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Experience working on research projects related to the Student Equity and Achievement Program or other similar statewide initiatives. Experience working on grant evaluations particularly federal Title III and Title V grants. The ability to address the needs of diverse student and/or employee populations. Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university with a major in statistics mathematics social science research economics or related field. Minimum four 4 years of increasingly responsible research analysis and program evaluation experience including experience in the collection analysis reporting and presentation of research data. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.