Senior Research Analyst

Employer Info:

Springfield Technical Community College

http://www.stcc.edu

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Biotechnology, IT Security, Laser Electro-Optics, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Telecommunications and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCC's highly regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 8,000 day, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity.
Job Name
Senior Research Analyst
Posting Date
11/07/2018
Brief Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Are you a problem solver? Do you reverse-engineer queries to see how they are made? Are you an active listener, and do you enjoy translating questions into hypotheses and then finding the right data to test them?

The Senior Research Analyst will join a dynamic team of Institutional Researchers who love turning raw data into visual and written information that supports the College and its STCC Student Success Plan. Under the supervision of the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, the analyst will support internal and external decision-makers at all levels of the College, and through careful listening and interpretation, determine the best data that can be analyzed to provide both accurate and timely information. The analyst will use communication and presentation skills to communicate findings to various stakeholders and audiences throughout the the College.

The Senior Research Analyst will also perform data collection and analysis, and contribute to the production of mandatory reports for the US Department of Education and the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, as well as grant-related reporting.
Job Category
Institutional Research
Job Type
Full-Time
Education Level Required
Masters
Location City
Springfield, MA , United states
How to Apply
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Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:            

  • Writing simple to complex queries in Microsoft ACCESS or SPSS for data extraction, analysis, and management
  • Using knowledge of quantitative research methods to conduct statistical analyses in support of institutional research on enrollment, retention, and student outcomes
  • Responding to recurring and ad hoc information requests from college administrative and academic offices
  • Preparing presentations, including visualizations, to communicate findings to campus and external constituents 
  • Managing relational databases and maintaining documentation
  • Produce mandatory reports and submissions (e.g., HEIRS, IPEDS, Perkins, Gainful Employment, etc.) as assigned
  • Performing other related duties as assigned.

 


Requirements:

 

QUALIFICATIONS:            

  • Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Science, Education, Public Policy or similar field.  Master's degree or relevant graduate coursework preferred.
  • One to three years professional experience working in Institutional Research, Social Science research, or Higher Education (or equivalent work experience).
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, and Access.  
  • Understanding of and experience with relational databases.
  • Ability to combine multiple data sources to produce analytical datasets.
  • Demonstrated ability with one or more of the following statistical software packages: SPSS (preferred), SAS, STATA, or R, and an intimate familiarity with descriptive statistics.
  • Experience creating complex queries using SQL and ACCESS.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to communicate to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Understanding of, commitment to, and appreciation for working in a diverse urban community college. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in related field
  • Experience with Tableau or other data visualization software
  • Experience in Institutional Research Office at a Community or State College or University
  • Experience with and knowledge of student information and administrative computing systems

 


Additional Information:

 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Working in an office setting.  Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.   The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets etc.  Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery i.e. calculator, copy machine etc.  The person in this position frequently communicates with faculty and staff.  Must constantly be able to identify and assess information.   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SALARY:            $60,000 - $65,000 per year; depending on experience, skills and other relevant considerations.

BENEFITS:                                     Yes - State funded

POSITION CLASSIFICATION:        Salaried, Non-Unit Professional

WORK SCHEDULE:                         Full-time; Exempt 

CLOSING DATE:                              December 2, 2018

TRAVEL:                                           Occasional; on behalf of the College