Institutional Research Assistant Analyst (Part-Time, Temporary)

Taft College; Only (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Taft College seeks an entry-level Institutional Research Assistant to support survey administration, data collection, basic analyses, and reporting under Institutional Research staff. This temporary one-year role collaborates with faculty, staff, administrators, and campus committees to inform planning and assessment.

The position emphasizes data accuracy, FERPA compliance, and data governance, with responsibilities including developing surveys, preparing reports, and presenting findings to

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience with data collection, organization, mining, or basic analysis.
• Knowledge of institutional research practices and survey methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surveys, focus groups, interviews, and data collection; summarize findings.
• Support institutional research, planning, assessment, and grant reporting activities.
• Prepare reports, data visualizations, and presentations for decision-making.
• Maintain data accuracy and comply with FERPA and district policies.
• Collaborate with campus departments and maintain data confidentiality.

Skills

Survey development & administration

Data collection & analysis basics

Report writing & data visualization

Professional communication (English)

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field (research methods, social science, education, business, statistics, information systems)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: August 10, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Anticipated Start Date: August 17, 2026

Position Summary

This is an entry-level position designed to provide support for institutional research activities, including survey administration, qualitative and quantitative data collection, basic data analysis, reporting, and assessment activities under the direction of Institutional Research staff.

The position works collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, and campus committees to support the effective use of information in institutional planning, evaluation, and data-informed decision-making.

This position is temporary for one year and is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed duties and may perform related duties as assigned.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion to ensure the success of groups historically underrepresented and underserved in higher education.
• Assists with the development, administration, and coordination of surveys, focus groups, interviews, and other quantitative and qualitative data collection activities; compiles, summarizes, and documents findings.
• Supports institutional research, planning, assessment, accreditation, grant, and student success initiatives by collecting, organizing, validating, and maintaining institutional data.
• Assists with basic data analysis and the preparation of reports, data visualizations, presentations, and other informational materials to support institutional planning, accreditation, grant reporting, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Assists with research projects and the maintenance of research documentation and project records while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with FERPA, data governance standards, applicable laws, regulations, and District policies.
• Collaborates with campus departments to gather information, respond to data requests, and provide administrative and project support for Institutional Research activities; maintains the confidentiality and security of student and institutional data and participates in professional development related to institutional research, assessment, accreditation, and equity-minded practices.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution in research methods, social science, education, business administration, statistics, information systems, or a related field.
• Coursework, internship, work, or project experience involving data collection, data organization, data mining, research, or basic data analysis.
• Knowledge of:
• Basic principles and practices of institutional research, assessment, research methods, and data collection.
• Survey development, administration, and evaluation methods.
• Basic methods for organizing, summarizing, analyzing, and presenting data and information.
• Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Professional communication practices, including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Principles of confidentiality, FERPA, and responsible handling of student and institutional data.

COMPENSATION:

The salary for this position is 23.87 per hour.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal-opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This employer participates in E-Verify.