MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH ANALYST

GRADE: 15

JOB CODE: 1170

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Collects, analyzes and interprets institutional data and provides findings and reports for use in decision making and to support the college’s strategic initiatives.

Scope

This position works in an assigned area. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, government organizations and other education institutions. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned administrator; receives general direction regarding routine matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may direct the work of Research Assistants, students and/or temporaries.

Representative Duties

Collects, analyzes and interprets data for research projects such as surveys of students, employees, businesses and the community, labor market and demographic analysis, academic achievement results and student tracking; develops procedures for collecting, analyzing and reporting data relative to current and projected student enrollments or employee data; produces and disseminates reports; investigates specific department/district issues; develops and maintains databases through the use of data warehousing; files or coordinates the filing of required state and federal reports; provides information and/or advice on using the district's database; provides research and research design assistance to district committees, administrators and faculty; maintains liaison with external agencies whose research involves or affects the district; provides liaison with computer services to ensure the adequacy of programs and systems used by departmental staff and external research efforts; establishes policies and procedures for research projects; designs and implements surveys; participates in the planning and organization of district conferences related to the research function; makes oral and written presentations on district research; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: statistical analysis and interpretation methods, techniques and procedures; research techniques; current techniques and procedures used in program evaluation; instructional system design and evaluation; survey design; educational, demographic and market research and relevant data resources; database design and management; statistics; use of mainframe, data warehousing environments and other databases.

Ability to: design, conduct and interpret survey and statistical research data; analyze and evaluate data; investigate/research specific issues; conduct statistical analysis using mainframe computer or other sources; design and develop databases; coordinate the work of individuals; prepare reports; evaluate database management software; use available computer systems and equipment; communicate effectively orally and in writing; 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 research design, public administration and/or statistics with experience in designing and/or conducting institutional research projects. Experience in an educational institution preferred.

Special Conditions of Employment

Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

Positions in this class may require prolonged monitor viewing

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.