MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: COORDINATOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

GRADE: 14

JOB CODE: 01135

FLSA: ADMINISTRATIVE

Job Summary

Directs and coordinates the area of institutional research, locates external funding, and assists in developing proposals for grants.

Scope

This position works in the area of Research and Development. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, students, community and business organizations, state and national funding agencies. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Dean of Instruction; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and highly sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

May direct work of students and temporaries.

Representative Duties

Conducts research studies for the college; determines design of the study; collects and analyzes data; writes research reports; provides support services in the area of research and proposal development; coordinates with the District's Analytical Studies Department to provide information, expertise, and technical assistance; acts as an advisor to faculty and administration in program evaluation and planning; assists faculty and administration in developing programs for educational improvement and innovation; researches and evaluates external funding sources for potential support of college programs; may monitor and evaluate administration of externally funded projects; assists in the preparation of proposals for external funding and grants; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: research design; proposal writing; sources of external funding; use of computers in statistical and educational applications.

Ability to: use theoretical research methods; conduct statistical analyses on computer; seek outside funding sources; plan effectively; coordinate work of individuals and groups; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in education, administration, behavioral/social sciences or related field with experience in statistics research techniques, and administrative or development experience.

Special Conditions of Employment

Working Conditions

Positions in this class may require prolonged CRT viewing. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.