MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR RESEARCH PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

GRADE: 18

JOB CODE: 0660

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Directs the planning, research, development and institutional effectiveness activities for the college.

Scope

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

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned administrator; receives broad direction as to the goals and objectives to be achieved; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and sensitive matter.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise the positions of Institutional Research Analyst, Research Assistant and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Designs, plans, directs and evaluates the activities which impact institutional research and effectiveness, strategic and operational planning and resource development; may design the research aspects of the student assessment system; provides research support for strategic, budget and operational planning activities; directs the college's institutional research agenda; plans for collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data on institutional effectiveness, with special focus on student outcomes assessment according to NCA criteria and MCCCD goals; collects and analyzes data and develops reports to aid program evaluation and decision making for college operations and budgeting; directs partnership development activities of the college for pertinent projects; directs the overall activities to include strategic planning and issues management; plans meetings, speakers and special forums; responds to needs by designing, planning and implementing new programs with colleges and other partners; develops and maintains liaison with district, local, state and national research, planning and development networks and organizations; creates database and computer support systems to support decision making for institutional effectiveness; prepares and monitors budget; participates in appropriate committees; may supervise assigned staff; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: theory and practice in the planning of institutional effectiveness and student outcomes assessment; theory and practice of strategic and operational planning; educational research design and techniques; policy issues in higher education as related to teaching and learning theory, practice and higher education planning; preparation of grants and proposals; program and partnership development.

Ability to: assess college institutional effectiveness needs; plan, organize, implement and evaluate responsive programs; manage and/or serve on diverse committees; coordinate activities and work of others; supervise and evaluate staff; make effective oral and written presentations; analyze data, assess needs, diagnose problems and recommend appropriate solutions; design and perform research activities; create databases and computer support systems; 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 education, research or a related field, with experience in community college planning, management, research or educational development.

Special Conditions of Employment

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.