What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Analyst position at Tarrant County College?
F006454 Position Status Full Time Grant Funded No Category APT Class Code 14 Starting Pay $66,951 Special Note Commensurate with education and experience. Location District Department DT Institutional Research Job Summary
Service Excellence
Supervision
Work Environment
Reporting to the Director of Research within the Office of Institutional Research, responsibilities of the Research Analyst include data: collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting. The job requires technical familiarity with utilizing databases, knowledge of methodologies for quantitative and qualitative analysis, using statistical software, and summarizing data results.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Performance Requirements
- Uses software packages (e.g. SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Lightcast, etc.) for statistical and analytical purposes to produce descriptive statistics, longitudinal/predictive analyses, and other derivable reports/models specific to analytical software
- Collaborates with Institutional Research staff to provide timely, relevant, and accurate institutional information to internal and external audiences
- Assists in summarizing and producing reports, models, and summaries of data on relevant job market conditions, industry trends, and demographic/workforce information
- Works with large complex data sets, including exporting/importing and merging from various sources, cleaning data files, and maintaining historical records
- Prepares reports summarizing data and analyses for multiple audiences, including the creation of clear and effective charts and tables
- Supports the presentation of original research by contributing written, infographic, and video content requiring excellent writing skills, curiosity, and creativity
- Supports Institutional Research staff by proofreading reports, correspondence, and statistical tables for accuracy and completeness, as well as helping to reconcile discrepancies and investigate data anomalies
- Maintains security of confidential student and employee information
- Assists Institutional Research staff with departmental outreach by supporting them on collaborative projects, including the design and analysis of quantitative and qualitative research projects
- Assists with the creation, implementation, and summarization of institutional surveys
Service Excellence
- Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations
- Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
- Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through the Tarrant County College (TCC) Institute
Supervision
Works under the general supervision of Director of Research
- Performs other related tasks as required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in math/statistics, computer science, social/behavioral/natural sciences, or a related field
- Two (2) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements
- Master’s degree in math/statistics, computer science, social/behavioral/natural sciences, or a related field
- At least one (1) year’s working experience in accessing data from multiple sources and merging them to perform analyses
- At least one (1) year’s working experience presenting data in oral, written, and visual forms
- At least one year’s working experience with external reporting, including data collections for National Student Clearinghouse, IPEDS, CBM reporting, and CCSSE/SENSE
- Skilled in the effective collection, organization, analysis, and reporting of data, including large data sets; using this information to develop sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and regulations
- Skilled in leading presentations to all levels of attendants, including executive and leadership by utilizing multiple forms of media and technology to communicate various types of information which may be technical or complex
- Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, visual, and written communication
- Skilled in using computerized applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
- Ability to adaptively perform and prioritize multiple tasks and projects seamlessly, ensuring accurate and timely completion, while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
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Posted 01/31/2025
Posting Contact Summary
Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual
Contact
Kira Barrington
kira.barrington@tccd.edu
Salary : $66,951
