Research Associate
Employer
Job Location
Tarboro Campus
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Clerical
Application Period
Closes: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Reports to
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree required. Preference given to candidates with a degree in database management, computer programming, decision sciences, statistics or related field.
Candidates should have experience using databases, spreadsheets, graphical tools, and proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong skills in Excel and Access (or alternative database). Candidates should possess a working knowledge of Datatel (Colleague), Data Warehouse, Informer, SQL, SPSS, SAS, Power BI (or other statistical packages), online surveying software (SNAP) and planning, budgeting and assessment software.
The successful candidate will possess knowledge of student learning outcomes, survey design, report writing, and the accreditation process along with excellent organizational skills, technical communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff, and computer skills. The Research Associate will be able to self-direct and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adhere to deadlines, and work independently as well as in group settings.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Prior experience in institutional research and the community college environment is preferred.
Position Description
Perform a variety of analytical functions required to support the college’s assessment, evaluation, planning, and reporting functions; assist with record maintenance; store and maintain the archive of institutional documents and historical college data; assist with design, administration, and summary analysis of surveys; maintain outcome assessment data and records; and perform other duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
Query, retrieve, and summarize data from specialized databases and information systems including data warehouse and Datatel (Colleague) to support the college’s assessment, evaluation, planning, and reporting functions.
Collect and extract demographic and economic data from local, state, and national sources for planning purposes.
Work with college departments, committees, and individuals to search out, develop, organize, and report information from current databases for decision-making, analysis, and published reports.
Maintain the archive and storage of institutional documents and historical college data.
Assist with the design, administration, and summary analysis of student, faculty, staff, and employer research surveys for internal and external stakeholders including graduate, course evaluations, environmental, and others.
Maintain knowledge of useful software and electronic processes for data architecture, informational analysis and processing, report generation, and improved data management.
Coordinate the College grant procedures and processes by:
- Providing technical, statistical, and report writing expertise to departments, faculty and staff.
- Conduct literature reviews to support grant writing.
- Publish the Quarterly Grant Newsletter.
- Monitor Grant budgets, reporting and timelines.
Provide technical, statistical, and report writing expertise to departments, faculty, and staff.
Publish annual Factbook and Environmental Scan.
Maintain Student Success Center monthly time and effort sheets.
Review Continuing Education folders as part of the internal audit team.
Coordinate activities with the Director of Institutional Effectiveness.
Perform related duties as assigned.
How to Apply
Job Post Contact
Jessica Balazsi, Director of Human Resources
Edgecombe Community College
2009 West Wilson St. Tarboro, NC 27886