Research Analyst

Title: Research Analyst

State Role Title:Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: $55000 to $60000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Richard Bland College

Location:Richard Bland College

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position: employment is restricted by the job duties to be performed a specified time period or availability of funds.

*This position is a restricted grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funding.

Restricted Position : This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need availability of funding and performance.

This position is a restricted position and will be contracted for 18 months. The position may be renewed dependent upon project need availability of funding and performance.
This is a full-time restricted-classified exempt position in a pay band 5. This is a restricted-classified position which means the position will be available only as long as funding is available.


Data Collection and Management: Collect and organize research data from various sources (surveys experiments databases etc.) to support institutional research needs.
Data Cleaning and Validation: Ensure data accuracy by cleaning and validating datasets for completeness and consistency.
Statistical and Predictive Analysis: Perform statistical and predictive analysis using relevant software tools to interpret data and generate actionable insights including psychometric analysis.
Data Visualization and Reporting: Create visualizations (charts graphs dashboards) and compile research findings into reports/summaries for presentations and publications linked to funding requirements.
Collaboration and Trend Identification: Work closely with research teams faculty and administration to identify trends patterns and correlations that support ongoing research and strategic planning.
Support in Study Design: Contribute to study design by advising on appropriate research methodologies sampling strategies and data collection methods.
Program Evaluation and Predictive Modeling: Assist with evaluating programs on and off campus and develop models for predictive analytics to inform decision-making.
Retention and Success Analysis: Develop and assist with methods for analyzing student retention withdrawal rates graduation rates and faculty/student success measures.
Documentation and Methodology: Assist in documenting research methodologies and ensure consistent application of analytical approaches.
Institutional Reporting and Data Governance: Compile data for institutional reports and support data governance practices focusing on data quality and maintaining RBCs data standards and funders.
Survey Tools and Data Collection: Utilize tools like Qualtrics and SQL for data collection and research ensuring efficient and effective quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with campus offices and divisions to support the colleges goals for staff faculty and student success providing insights through research and data analysis.
External Data Requests: Evaluate and respond to external data requests optimizing the utility of research results and ensuring clarity of information.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to ensure data integrity and accuracy analyze statistical data and generate reports.
Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative data.
Moderate knowledge of statistical methods analysis techniques with experience in SQL Qualtrics and/or other statical software.
Qualtrics Proficiency to include Data input export survey input data analysis (to include but not limited to: regressions correlation ANOVAS path analysis)
Microsoft Office Proficiency including Excel with emphasis on formula writing and data transformation.

Additional Considerations

Masters degree in statistics mathematics social science or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Doctoral degree in statistics mathematics social science or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Human Subjects training

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER Richard Bland College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities programs services and activities. In keeping with this policy the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students nor in any other of its official activities based on race color national origin (ancestry) religion (creed) age military service or veteran status marital status parental status political affiliation sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression) sexual orientation family medical history or genetic information disability any other status protected by law or any other non-merit based factors. The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment recruitment admissions financial aid and support programs are applied accordingly.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA) RBC will provide if requested reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application interviewing and selection processes.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: local agency checks; criminal record check; driving record; employment verification; verification of education; and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position.

LAYOFF POLICY: If you are a classified employee and have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must attach a copy of the card with your application prior to the job posting closing date.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY: A fully completed state application or rsum must be submitted for this position electronically through this website. Unfortunately RBC cannot accept mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and rsums. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. You have not completed the process until you receive a confirmation number.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: For full-time teaching faculty positions and adjunct faculty (part-time teaching faculty) applicants must submit a cover letter specifying their interested teaching discipline and their schedule availability rsum/curriculum vita all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references. Please note: official transcripts are required on the first day of employment for all teaching faculty positions at RBC.

For administrative and professional faculty positions the cover letter rsum all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references are required. Official transcripts are also required on the first day of employment for administrative and professional faculty positions at RBC.

For classified and wage/hourly positions the cover letter and rsum are optional.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LAWS: Employees or prospective employees who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions should present their concerns to:

Chief Business Officer
Richard Bland College
Physical Address: Pecan Hall Second Floor 11301 Johnson Road South Prince George VA 23805
Email: extension 8603

IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX: Employees prospective employees student workers or prospective student workers who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions that are inclusive of sexual misconduct sexual violence sexual harassment should present their concerns to either of the following:

Title IX Coordinator
Research Psychologist
Richard Bland College
Physical Address: Maze Hall 11301 Johnson Road South Prince George VA 23805


Or

Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue S.W.
Washington DC 20202-1100

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities or call DARS at or DBVI at .

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting supporting and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.