Job Details

Research and Planning Analyst

Position Number: 5979089
Location: Pasadena, CA
Position Type: Institutional Research and Planning

Research and Planning Analyst

Pasadena City College

Salary: $81,109.56 - $89,423.04 AnnuallyCFT-54

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 07383

Location: Pasadena, CA

Department: Institutional Effectiveness & Planning

Closing: 2/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness, this Research and Planning Analyst position is focused on issues of equity, social justice, diversity, and inclusion. Specifically, they will be responsible for helping the college identify equity and achievement gaps and working with faculty, managers, and staff to design interventions and programming that will assist the college in fulfilling our Mission, Vision, and Values.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Identify appropriate District and/or external sources of data for each research project and retrieve the data in appropriate form using suitable tools. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of District and external data resources and research and statistical tools and techniques.
Select, adapt, and apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative research design and statistical tools and techniques to all areas of study, which include but are not limited to matriculation, prerequisites, assessment, staffing patterns, program evaluation, program costs, curriculum, grant applications and evaluation, accreditation, student outcomes and follow-up, student and staff characteristics, planning data integrity, and state and federal and grant-related reporting requirements.
Organizes and presents research-based information, analysis, and interpretation clearly and effectively in narrative, tabular, graphical, and oral modes. Produce data for periodic reports as required.
Carries out data collection, coding, and input functions using appropriate tools. Designs and produces effective forms and surveys and conduct structured interviews.
Conducts audits of District centralized data files; bring errors to the attention of appropriate offices on campus.
In accord with established research guidelines, responds to research requests and report submission requirements of grant funded programs.
Provides technical and analytical support to offices, divisions, committees, faculty, staff, and administration in research and program evaluation-related activities.
Represents the Office of Institutional Effectiveness on District committees and the college at professional conferences.
Retrieves student academic lists using SQL software from data warehouse.
At the request of a supervisor, performs a variety of unscheduled duties normally and traditionally performed by a Research Planning Analyst.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Required qualifications to effectively perform the job.

Bachelor's degree in a field involving social science, computer information systems, computer science, higher education or similar research, with coursework in tests and measurements, statistics, and/or research design/methods.
One year experience conducting research, analyzing data, and presenting findings.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with statistical software (SPSS), SQL or other coding languages, and data visualization software products such as Tableau.
Working knowledge of Windows applications, including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Publisher.
Familiarity with Student Information Systems (SIS) particularly Ellucian/Banner.
Graduate degree(s) reflecting coursework and/or methodology in research and evaluation as well as experience in conducting research project(s).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Current principles and procedures of social science or higher education research planning, design, methodology, and analysis
Principles, theories, techniques, and methods of inferential and descriptive statistics
Computerized information systems as they pertain to research
Computer software such as statistical analysis
Word processing, database management, spreadsheets, graphics, and telecommunications

SKILLS IN:

Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills

ABILITY TO:

Exercise critical judgment and creativity and to work independently
Establish priorities for, plan, and organize a variety of work assignments; interpret accurately institutional policies and procedures
Keep information secure and confidential
Work cooperatively and effectively in an environment with diverse staff and students

CORE COMPETENCIES: The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

Research Methodology
Data Analysis and Reporting
Project Management
Data Visualization
Institutional Effectiveness
Stakeholder Collaboration
Technology Proficiency
Communication Skills

SALARY RANGE
CFT-54

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

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