Part-Time Institution Research Assistant

Clovis Community College - Clovis, NM; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Clovis Community College in Clovis, NM is seeking a part-time Institutional Research Assistant to support its Digital Holistic Student Support project. Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, and presentation, crucial for institutional reporting and decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with data visualization tools. Availability for up to 20 hours per week is required in a campus-based role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent credits in related field required.
• 3 years of experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize Student Success–related data.
• Assist with preparing statistical and narrative reports.
• Maintain and update dashboards focused on retention metrics.
• Use statistical tools to present insights for leadership.
• Support data integrity and workflow improvement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Familiarity with database management

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with data visualization tools

Education

Associate degree or equivalent credits in related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

R

Python

Job description

Compensation

$13.00 - $18.00 depending on degree held.

Compensation Type

Hourly

Employment Type

Full-time positions at Clovis Community College are not remote positions and require a physical presence on campus to fulfill duties and college-related responsibilities.

THIS IS A PART-TIME CONTRACT POSITION AND CONTINGENT UPON GRANT FUNDING.

Department

Contract / Grant Administration

Position Summary

The Institutional Research Assistant will support the Digital Holistic Student Support project and the college's Student Success initiatives by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data that informs institutional reporting and operational decision making. The IR Assistant will assist the director and analyst with developing dashboards, statistical reports, and data visualizations to support key performance indicators related to student retention, persistence, academic progress, and equity-focused analytics.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize Student Success–related data to support the creation of dashboards, institutional reporting tools, and grant-required analytics.
• Assist with preparing regular and ad hoc statistical and narrative reports that inform academic advising, enrollment management, institutional effectiveness, and grant accountability.
• Assist with building, updating, and maintaining dashboards focused on retention metrics, credit momentum, gateway course success, equity gaps, and other indicators of student progress.
• Use statistical and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, R, Python) to present insights in clear, accessible formats for leadership and campus partners.
• Maintain documentation related to data methods, data dictionaries, analytic procedures, and dashboard specifications.
• Assist IR director and analyst with designing and preparing training or documentation for campus users who interact with dashboards or analytic tools.
• Support data integrity, workflow improvement, and enhancements to institutional reporting structures.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related tasks as needed to fulfill grant requirements and support Student Success priorities.

Essential Skills

Strong communication and analytical skills; familiarity with database use and management; ability to use Microsoft office suite; familiarity with data visualization tools preferred.

Physical Requirements

Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking and continuous movement within the College and off-site locations. Requires frequent pushing and pulling of up to 10 lbs. Continuous handling of paper and paper materials required.

Schedule Details

Must be available to up to 20 hours per week during normal operating hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent credits in related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a related field preferred.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Clovis Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Clovis Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.