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Kern Community College District
  • Position Number: 1125565
  • Location: Bakersfield, CA
  • Position Type: Institutional Research and Planning


College Institutional Researcher (COF)

Kern Community College District


Position Number: 02247

Posting Date: 11/15/2017

Initial Screening Date: 01/02/2018

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Management

Rate:

Work Week: 40 hour per week, 12 month position

Minimum Salary: $109,909.01 annual

Maximum Salary: $144,210.15 annual

Benefits:
Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance coverage; long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
In addition, employees have the option to purchase:
Flex 125
AFLAC Policy
Supplemental voluntary life insurance
403b Tax Shelter Annuity
All coverages begin on the first day of the month following the hire date. Employees are covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and are vested 100% after five years of full time service.

College/Site: Bakersfield College

Location: BC-Main Campus

Basic Function:
This position is contingent on funding.
Reporting to the President, the College Institutional Researcher is responsible for institutional research that includes the development and dissemination of analytical data related to student success studies, college planning, and institutional effectiveness. The College Institutional Researcher works with college personnel to interpret, understand and analyze data. A portion of the College Institutional Researcher time is spent working with the District Director of Institutional Research and Reporting and other IR staff districtwide in order to ensure consistent and effective information districtwide.

Education and Experience:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution, preferably in statistics, mathematics, or one of the social sciences and four (4) years of institutional research experience or equivalency based on eight (8) years of demonstrated experience in institutional research.
  • Preferred: Masters degree or equivalent from an accredited institution, preferably in statistics, mathematics, or one of the social sciences, or graduate level education and specialization in Urban Planning, Management/Business Planning, or Educational Planning/Leadership and four(4) years of institutional research experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing computer applications, including statistical analysis, spreadsheet, word-processing, statistical software, and database software.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of community college students and employees.

Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge and Abilites

1.Develops and oversees the implementation of the annual college research agenda while collaborating with the District IR Director on the districtwide research agenda.
2.Works with College personnel and committees to understand, interpret, and analyze data. Provides technical expertise and consultation regarding college planning, research, analysis, program evaluation, grant development, and reporting procedures.
3. Serves as the college resource for comprehensive information regarding key performance indicators, characteristics of the college and community, and current trends in education.
4.Collects, prepares, and maintains statistical data and applies appropriate quantitative and qualitative research design and methodology in the preparation of reports and studies.
5.Works with faculty and administration at the college to conduct student success studies to improve completion rates at the course, program and institutional level.
6.Assists with the integration of college planning processes including the strategic plan, program reviews, and institutional effectiveness.
7.Conducts matriculation research, including assessment test and prerequisite validation.
8.Compiles and submits college-specific statutory reporting requirements and supports the coordination of districtwide mandated and accountability reporting.
9.Creates, administers, and analyzes results of college-based surveys; and assists in the college coordination of districtwide surveys.
10. Conducts research to assess short and long-range institutional needs by collecting, analyzing, and coordinating research data for institutional planning, accreditation, program evaluation, institutional effectiveness, and compliance requirements.
11. Remains informed of state and federal legislative actions that have implications for research and evaluation at the community college, regional, state, and national level; examines community college system, service area, region, state, and national data and trends to determine possible impact on the college and the populations it serves.
12. Oversees and supervises research work at the college.
13. Collaborates with the district IR office to assist in the development and maintenance of a central reporting system for data related to research, planning and institutional effectiveness. Coordinates access and training for college personnel and assists in the development of an inventory of reports for end-users districtwide.
14. Works with college personnel to ensure the accuracy of data entered into the system and assists districtwide IR and IT staff to validate and improve data accuracy.
15. Works with the District Director of Research and Reporting and other research staff districtwide to maintain consistent and effective use of data across the KCCD.
16. Meets regularly with research staff across the district to establish and ensure a consistent use of data definitions and methodology, to work on periodic special projects, and to participate in staff development and training.
17. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.



Salary Grade: J

Special Instructions to Applicants:
First Review of Applications:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on January 2, 2017 are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packet must include:
Completed Online Application for Employment form
Current resume
Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable
List of six (6) professional references Listed on application form
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.
Recruitment Status (tentative):
Application Screening: TBD
Interviews: TBD
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://careers.kccd.edu/postings/9682. Emails will not be accepted.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, the Kern Community College District encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.





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