Research Analyst - Career Technical Education (Cte) - Columbia College

Research Analyst - Career Technical Education (CTE) - Columbia College

Columbia College

$5,7069 to $7,296 per month- Range 41 (2023-2024 Classified Salary Schedule)
Workplace: Columbia College

40 hours per week, 12 months per year
Monday through Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(Some evening and weekend hours may be required)
Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.

The District currently pays for a number of health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid.

DEFINITION:Under direction, design, conduct, write and present institution-wide research studies primarily related to institutional effectiveness and student learning. Support institution-wide research studies primarily related to institutional effectiveness and student learning; and the institution’s planning functions by providing information and research for decision-making and policy analysis.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the first level class in the researchanalyst series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Incumbents in this class perform highly technical analytical research duties associated with information system and database administration.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDIncumbents in this class work under the direction of a manager, receiving occasional supervision while working toward a definite objective that requires use of a wide range of procedures. Incumbents plan and/or determine specific procedures or equipment required to meet assigned objectives and solve non-routine problems, referring only unusual matters to a supervisor. An incumbent in this class does not directly supervise other full-time employees, but may serve as a lead worker of subordinate full time employees on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge of:

• Research methods including study design, sampling, data collection and analysis, and report writing for quantitative, qualitative and historical information in an educational environment;
• Assessing and evaluating student learning and institutional effectiveness,
• Various software packages and data sources related to educational research.

• Perform extensive and technical research and evaluation tasks; Interpret research needs;
• Design research for original data collection and analysis;
• Gather, analyze, interpret, and make recommendations based on data from a wide variety of sources;
• Create, develop, and maintain databases;
• Communicate effectively (oral, written, symbolic forms) with all audiences;
• Establish effective working relationships with others;
• Place and interpret research data and findings in the context of higher education and California Community College functioning;
• Prioritize on a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule;
• Be sensitive to and understand the diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds in a community college.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Associate’s degree in education (institutional research), statistics, mathematics, economics, or social/behavioral sciences or closely related field OR
• Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience in projects requiring statistical and analytical work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Design and implement all phases of research studies, including selecting appropriate research designs, collecting and accurately analyzing data, preparing narrative reports for (and presenting findings to) various audiences.
• Collect, analyze, evaluate, and provide recommendations based on quantitative, qualitative and historical information from multiple and various sources, both internal and external.
• Assist faculty, staff, and administrators in the assessment and evaluation of institutional effectiveness and student learning at the course, program, and college levels.
• Assist faculty, staff, and administrators in Program Review, accreditation self-study, and various planning processes, primarily by supplying needed and desired information in appropriate formats.
• Operate a variety of software packages used for data management and analysis, graphics, and word processing.
• Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certificate

• When driving a district vehicle, a valid California driver’s license and evidence of appropriate automobile insurance based on DMV regulation may be requested.

Physical and Mental Standards:

• Mobility: ability to sit for long periods, move about an office, stand occasionally, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do closeup work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments

Applications are accepted online only at:
https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
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Classified:
This is a classified bargaining unit position.
Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee which will select candidates to be interviewed.
Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.
BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.
The District may hire more than one applicant from this applicant pool.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf
Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.
In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:
District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Yosemite Community College District
2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

01/26/2024

02/23/2024

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