What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at El Paso Community College Cafe?
Salary : $42,186.00 - $45,663.00 Annually
Location : El Paso, TX
Job Type : Full time - Regular
Job Number : 2025018
Division : VP of Research, Accreditation & Planning
Department : Institutional Research
Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain
Employee Classification : Professional Support
Position Grade : G
Job Summary
Provide a variety of research material and analyses to staff and clients in support of college planning, resource allocation, and decision-making processes. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.
Essential Functions
Collect, extract, and report institutional data found in institutional databases, surveys, state and federal records to meet regulatory, state, federal, and accreditation reporting and public relation needs of the college. Respond to ad hoc requests for information from internal and external entities.
Perform advanced statistical analyses, interpret findings, and manage the analyses of results that aid in data-driven recommendations that yield effective delivery of programs and services at El Paso Community College, support college planning, resource allocation, and decision-making efforts.
Provide data and technical expertise in gathering and reporting data for essential accreditation, national surveys, applications for national grants, and academic program review, among other entities. Maintain and modify a data warehouse.
Evaluate data collection to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy of an extensive range of quantitative and qualitative data on all facets of the college.
Serve as a consultant to other departments of the college regarding use of data and information available through the business intelligence tool and regarding data quality and integrity.
Present data to a variety of audiences inside and outside of the college, and attend conferences regarding institutional research.
Maintain department website to ensure the most up-to-date student-related information.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications :
1. Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
NOTE : A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.
2. Must possess highly effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Experience researching and analyzing data, and compiling reports.
4. Experience planning, organizing, and overseeing research projects.
5. Effective presentation, public speaking, and communication (oral and written) skills.
6. Highly effective interpersonal, organizational, time-management, and planning skills.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public, and communicate and interact with individuals at all levels of the institution.
8. Experience using a variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, and presentation software such as PowerPoint.
9. Experience as a liaison.
10. Experience navigating, organizing, updating, and maintaining a website.
Special Conditions :
1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and / or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.
Other Requirements
Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.
COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.
If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.
A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.
Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).
Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.
Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.
Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.
In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.
The El Paso County Community College district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Physical Requirements :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds.
Full-Time Staff Positions :
The College offers a highly competitive compensation program, a benefits package including retirement, health / life / dental insurance, staff scholarship, tuition reimbursement, vacation, and sick leave accrual plan.
Full-Time Faculty Positions :
The College offers a highly competitive compensation program, a benefits package including retirement, health / life / dental insurance, staff scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and sick leave accrual plan.
Salary : $42,186 - $45,663
