Research Analyst (SHORT-TERM, TEMPORARY)

$103,355 - $103,355/Yr

West Valley-Mission Community College District - Saratoga, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Saratoga, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Analyst position at West Valley-Mission Community College District is a short-term, temporary role focused on conducting research and analysis projects to support campus departments. The role involves identifying data sources, extracting and analyzing data, and providing technical support to end users and supervisors. This position is designed to fill temporary assignments for the upcoming semester, with work primarily scheduled Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, conduct and analyze administrative and operational analysis and studies.
• Conduct qualitative research and recommend solutions based on findings.
• Design, develop, and coordinate implementation and evaluation of departmental administrative and operational systems and procedures.
• Maintain the assigned website and research request work order system; prioritize requests and monitor research office budget.
• Create and maintain databases from various internal and external sources; monitor development and input of data.
• Interpret, evaluate and clarify research requests to determine data sources and informational sources.
• Conduct focus groups and give oral presentations.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve inquiries on external and internal research data.
• Monitor and analyze changes to laws, regulations, and procedures related to research projects; disseminate information to stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and coordination of assigned research projects; liaise with other departments and faculty.
• Coordinate, review work of, and collaborate with technical and administrative support staff and students.
• Provide support for college planning process; coordinate information and resources for department administrators and faculty.
• Prepare, administer, analyze and maintain a variety of college reports and surveys.

Requirements

• Two years of responsible statistical and research experience.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, statistics, social science, computer science, or a related field.