Research Analyst

West Hills Community College District; Coalinga (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hills Community College District seeks a Research Analyst to perform statistical and analytical institutional research, supporting decision-making and program planning. This role provides technical support for research design, survey development, and test validation, while managing district data and reporting.

The position emphasizes data collection, interpretation, and dissemination to faculty and administrators, with a focus on supporting grant-related and state/federal reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least two years of research experience.
• Experience with data warehouses, reporting and data analysis.
• Strong SQL, survey design and statistical analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform statistical and analytical institutional research to inform decision-making and program planning.
• Develop and maintain data sets for program review and strategic planning.
• Provide training and technical support on data interpretation to staff.
• Oversee development of the district's data warehouse and related tools.
• Prepare state and federal reports and ensure timely data delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Tableau

SPSS

R

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Excel Pivot Tables

Job description

West Hills Community College District

Research Analyst

Classified Range 68

Hiring Range: $90,237 - $95,732 per year

Full Range: $90,237 - $117,738 per year

Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
40 hours a week/12 months per year

This position is contingent upon grant-funded, and it has an ending date of 06/30/2027.

Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Accreditation, Research, Institutional Effectiveness and Planning, performs statistical and analytical institutional research; provide information or research for decision-making and program planning; and provide technical support to faculty, administrators and staff regarding research design, survey development, and test validation.

Distinguishing Career Features

This position involves quantitative and qualitative analysis, data collection, the interpretation and synthesis of data (internal and external) and information dissemination.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to staff requiring research assistance for projects, programs, grants and other areas where this support is needed.
• Experience in the application of research methodologies and statistical data analysis.
• Experience with standard query language (SQL),
• Experience developing surveys and survey software.
• Experience working in a postsecondary educational environment (preferred).
• Experience with information management systems (databases) and MS Office.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and team skills.
• Excellent written, oral and telephone communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to audiences who have various levels of technological proficiency.
• Knowledge of Tableau, statistical software (SPSS, R, etc) SQL, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and Excel Pivot Tables.
• Research theory, methodology, and descriptive and inferential statistics; technical report writing; survey design; familiarity with State and federal accountability reporting requirements.
• Provides timely and accurate information from district information systems.
• Oversee the continuing development of the district's data warehouse and other research software and appropriate technologies.
• Responsible for the preparation of various state and federal reports.
• Prepare data sets for the college and district program review and strategic planning processes.
• Provide categorical and special programs with student achievement data and progress reports for the purpose of evaluating programs and services.
• Provide training to staff regarding the use and interpretation of data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Gathers, organizes, and presents information, analysis, and interpretation clearly and effectively in narrative, tabular, graphical and oral modes using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistics. Conduct testing and validation of data warehouse information. Identify and recommend new data sets to enhance the district's data warehouse.

Provides accurate information for decision making. Improve and expand the district's data warehouse. Identify and provide timely information that supports the district and colleges' strategic planning process. Ability to write clearly and effectively. Provide data for evaluation or grant proposals. Train faculty and staff on use of data. Prepare, review, and submit reports to state and federal agencies. Ability to prepare Datatel state reports. Using the program review templates, prepare data sets that will assist faculty and staff to answer the required questions to complete their program review. Provide training and support to employees on the interpretation of data. Work closely with program directors to identify reporting needs. Assist program directors with the interpretation and use of data. Work closely with grants office and program directors to ensure data is provided to meet proposal or evaluation deadlines. Work with the CIOs and CSSOs to schedule formal training for faculty and staff on use and interpretation of data.

Education & Experience

Must possess a bachelor's degree and at least two years of research experience that demonstrates the ability to conduct complex analysis. Demonstrated experience in research or special study work may be substituted for years of relevant experience.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist. Office environment; subject to constant interruptions, may require walking or driving from site to site to conduct work on campus.

Licenses and Certificates

Valid driver's license is required.

West Hills Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or covered veteran's status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Background Check: All of our positions require the ability to pass a background and live scan.

Selection Process: Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a qualifications screening by a committee. Those demonstrating the strongest backgrounds related to the position will be invited to interview.