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Posting Number0000728Position Title:Analyst Programmer, Institutional ResearchReports to:

Director, Institutional Research

Department:Institutional ResearchClassification:Professional/TechnicalIf 'Classified,' 'Facilities,' or 'On-call,' hours per week:Full or Part-time:Full TimeJob Summary:

Responsible for the design, creation, maintenance, and security of institutional data reports to support academic quality and student success initiatives, particularly Guided Pathways and Title III. Provides support for accreditation, Guided Pathway projects, and other initiatives as directed by the Director of Institutional Research.

Essential Functions:

1.Creates, edits, and maintains reports using Cognos Business Intelligence, SPSS, Excel and other data analytic tools.
2.Uses database query languages, SQL and Oracle, to retrieve, examine, evaluate, combine, and manipulate data from multiple sources.
3.Assists in the creation and maintenance of effective, valid, and reliable performance indicator data dashboards and report cards to provide high quality data on academic quality and student success initiatives to inform formative and summative decision making.
4.Assists faculty, staff, and project teams with data for initiatives; collaborates to determine data needs of projects.
5.Compiles and distributes cohort, longitudinal, and comparative data related to academic program quality and student outcomes.
6.Analyzes, translates, and disseminates data in user-friendly visual documents (e.g., tables, charts, graphs, etc.) and disseminates results via appropriate electronic media, written reports, and in-person presentations.
7.Collaborates with colleagues to ensure that data used to inform decisions are accurate, relevant, and accessible.
8.Reviews and maintains business rules and prepares data for state, federal, and ad-hoc compliance reporting.
9.Organizes and executes complex data requests, research data availability and access methods including strong analytical and problem solving skills.
10.Assists the Title III Project Director and Coordinator of Institutional Research developing surveys, interview protocols, and other data tools specifically for Guided Pathways.
11.Creates, manages, collects and analyzes survey and other data from across the College in support of institutional research related to academic quality and student success initiatives, particularly Guided Pathways and Title III.
12.Designs surveys directly related to academic quality and student success, including identification of target populations, sampling, procedures to be used, and development of survey instruments and materials in collaboration with the Coordinator of Institutional Research.
13.Provides qualitative research support in both methods and analyses.
14.Serves on cross-functional teams, including the Guided Pathways Leadership team, as well as, the Discipline/Program Review and Student Success Committees.
15.Participates in state and national Guided Pathway conferences and workshops.
16.Keeps current on promising practices in institutional research and shares with appropriate College personnel.
17.Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:Accountabilities:

Under the limited supervision of the Director of Institutional Research, the Institutional Research Analyst Programmer is responsible for the design, creation, and maintenance of institutional data reports to support academic quality and student success initiatives, particularly those aligned with Guided Pathways and Title III. May supervise student employees.

Job Specifications:

Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Sciences, Psychology, Math, Sociology, or related degree; Master’s degree strongly preferred. Five or more years of experience in a combination of the following activities: business analytics, i.e., Cognos, writing SQL queries of student information systems, i.e. Banner, and using Excel or SPSS to conduct data analysis, is required. Three or more years of experience working with or preferably in an office of institutional research in higher education required. Experience with institutional effectiveness and student outcome models, research design, statistical techniques, and manipulating large data sets. Experience with Banner information and other reporting systems highly preferred. Strong analytical, database, time management and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to design and produce accurate and effective research reports. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Grade:C11Salary Range:$51,480 - $58,094Special Instructions to Applicants:

Official College transcripts required upon hire.

Open Date:01/10/2019Closing Date:Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, psychology, math, sociology, or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No
   • No response
2. * Do you have three or more years of experience working with or in an office of institutional research in higher education?
   • Yes
   • No
   • No response
3. * Please provide the number of years' experience you have in business analytics, writing SQL queries of student information systems, and/or using Excel or SPSS to conduct data analysis.

   (Open Ended Question)

Required DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents