Research Analyst, Senior

Contra Costa Community College District; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college district is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to drive the development of comprehensive research methodologies and data products that inform decision-making and planning. The ideal candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, possess extensive experience in statistical analysis, and be dedicated to fostering data literacy among campus partners. This role is focused on utilizing data to achieve equitable academic success for a diverse student body, making a significant impact on social justice in education.

Benefits

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance

PERS retirement

Educational reimbursements

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in research projects involving statistical analysis.
• Strong background in database management and data product development.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct broad-scale and complex institutional research projects.
• Design and manage specialized databases and information systems.
• Prepare analytical reports and dashboards for data extraction.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Database management

Excellent communication

Dashboard development

SQL proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, statistics or related field

Tools

Tableau

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

We are seeking an experienced Research Analyst who demonstrates an exceptional ability in translating practical questions into comprehensive research methodologies and effective data products, such as dashboards, interactive tables, and detailed reports, that inform planning and decision-making across the district. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication skills across various mediums that facilitates a deep understanding of the information and research needs of our campus partners. This understanding is reflected in the development of high-quality data products that are tailored to meet those needs, are intuitive to use, and easy to maintain. Additionally, the candidate should be a dedicated advocate of the office’s data products, fostering an inviting learning environment for campus partners to enhance their data literacy.

NOTE: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $92,412 per year, second step $97,080 per year or third step at $101,988 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $112,560 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Position Title

Position Title Research Analyst, Senior

Special Instructions to Applicants

We are seeking an experienced Research Analyst who demonstrates an exceptional ability in translating practical questions into comprehensive research methodologies and effective data products, such as dashboards, interactive tables, and detailed reports, that inform planning and decision-making across the district. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication skills across various mediums that facilitates a deep understanding of the information and research needs of our campus partners. This understanding is reflected in the development of high-quality data products that are tailored to meet those needs, are intuitive to use, and easy to maintain. Additionally, the candidate should be a dedicated advocate of the office’s data products, fostering an inviting learning environment for campus partners to enhance their data literacy.

NOTE : New employees will be placed at the first step which is $92,412 per year, second step $97,080 per year or third step at $101,988 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $112,560 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Recruitment Type:

Recruitment Type: Open (Internal and External applicants)

Location

Location District Office

Posting Number

Posting Number 0002168

# of Openings

# of Openings 1

Range

Range 72

Salary YEARLY: $92,412, step 1 -112,560, step 5 (see special instructions for initial step placements)

Position Status

Position Status Permanent

Overtime Status

Overtime Status Non-Exempt (eligible)

Position

Position Full-Time

If temporary, employment duration: N/A

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week 40

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours

Monday- Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm

Shift Differential %

Shift Differential % N/A

# of Months

# of Months 12

Non-work Periods:

Non-work Periods: N/A

EEO Job Category

Employee Group

Employee Group Classified

Department

Position Definition

To perform a variety of functions in support of Districtwide research services; and to design, develop and conduct complex research projects to provide data related to educational programs, planning, evaluation, accreditation, accountability, and development.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the advanced journey-level position in the research analyst class series. An employee in this position designs, develops and conducts the most complex projects in the District’s institutional research program. Also conducts training for faculty and staff on data extraction tools.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts broad-scale and highly complex institutional research projects and studies.
• Designs, implements, and directs the maintenance of specialized data bases and information systems to facilitate research and planning activities.
• Writes complex research reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content including the preparation of conclusions and forecasts based on data summaries and other findings.
• Creates robust and highly complex SQL queries and dashboards for data extraction.
• Coordinates the development and maintenance of a comprehensive, user-friendly institutional research and planning website.
• Maintains statistical database for generation of required reports and files; utilizes the internet to access statistical and educational data for comparison reports.
• Utilizes a variety of software, including statistical, graphic, spreadsheet and database software to compile data extracted from various databases.
• Researches, collects and compiles statistics to complete and file reports for District and college administrators and governmental agencies.
• Prepares statement narratives and reports regarding assigned projects/programs.
• Works with the District Information Technology Department to provide necessary research for users at the colleges.
• Performs special assignments and research as requested.
• Analyzes, monitors and schedules projects according to established timelines and completes follow-up accordingly.
• Conducts various tests and research to ensure the computerized data warehouse is populated correctly.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Four (4) years of progressive experience in research projects requiring general statistical/analytical work.

EDUCATION / LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social sciences, statistics, mathematics, computer science, business administration, or a related field, or the equivalent.

• Research techniques appropriate to an academic/institutional environment, statistical and analytical methods and procedures.
• Principles and practices of database management.
• Methods and techniques of analytical report preparation.
• Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

Minimum Qualification-Skill To

N/A

Minimum Qualification-Ability To

• Gather statistical data, conduct research, maintain records and prepare concise reports.
• Exercise sound judgment when dealing with complex research issues.
• Use interactive programming languages and advanced data access and distribution tools.
• Plan, organize and schedule projects.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Perform mathematical calculations and statistical analyses with accuracy.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with design, development, and support of complex Tableau visualizations.
• Proficiency developing robust research paradigms with clear writeups that detail the methods, results, their interpretation and limitations.
• Proficiency with applied inferential statistics and their corresponding assumptions, null-hypothesis significance testing, evaluation and computation of various effect sizes (e.g., correlation, Cohen’s D).
• Experience with writing complex SQL queries.
• This recruitment emphasizes skill at behavioral research over database management.

Job Open Date:

Job Open Date: 06/02/2025

Job Close Date:

Job Close Date: 07/02/2025

Open Until Filled No

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement:

In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.

Employee Benefits:

Insurance: The District offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.

Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.

Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.

Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).

Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.


Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership)


For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:

Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2019-2022%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf


Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf

POST OFFER PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM (PEP)

All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant’s satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.

ADA Accommodations:

In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to [e-mail] . For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Tell us how you meet the job qualification of four (4) years of progressive experience in research projects requiring general statistical/analytical work.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe a dashboard project you were involved with. Include details about design, development, challenges, and the role you played in the project.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What was the most involved research project you have led, what methods and inferential statistics did you use, and how did these facilitate an analysis that minimized confounding variables and the limitations of your results?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is one of the most challenging SQL queries you have developed, what made it challenging, and what aspects of SQL did you use to overcome the challenge(s)?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please tell us how you meet the requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or submit a bachelor equivalency form.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
Optional Documents
• Application for Equivalency
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4
• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)

Contra Costa Community College District
District Office
500 Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553

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