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Senior Research Analyst - Institutional Research
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Position Number: 2376629
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Senior Research Analyst - Institutional Research

Job ID: 10527
Location: North Seattle Col. - Northgate
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Opportunity Description
About Us
We are a district of three distinct collegesNorth Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle Collegeand five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington. We are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Position Summary
Application and required materials must be submitted no later than Tuesday, August 17, 2021 (updated deadline)

Salary range for this position is: $65,000 - $73,009 (depending on experience)

North Seattle College, one of three colleges in the Seattle Colleges District, is committed to changing lives through education. The College's Office of Institutional Effectiveness (IE) plays a vital role in helping the organization achieve its mission and strategic goals, including its overarching commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. IE services range from supporting development of the Seattle Colleges Strategic Plan 2017-23 to creating systems for continuous improvement and learning to conducting applied research and analysis to inform decision-making at North Seattle College and across the Seattle College District.

We are searching for a Senior Research Analyst who will help us achieve our equity goals as a Seattle Colleges District and contribute significantly to data driven decision making at North Seattle College. This full-time, exempt position will work in a team of two researchers (this Senior Research Analyst position and the Executive Director of Institutional Research) at North Seattle College and as part of a larger team across the Seattle Colleges District. The Senior Research Analyst is a team player who develops, conducts, and coordinates institutional research activities, including data collection/tracking systems and analytical methodologies across a wide range of topics and reporting needs. This work requires collaboration and engagement with a diverse group of administrators, faculty, and staff from across the college, including the Central and South campuses and Seattle Colleges District Office and the state board data analysis team.

This position provides support for the college's institutional effectiveness efforts including equity strategic planning, operational planning, program review, accreditation, assessment, grants and other special initiatives. This position will also perform data analysis including disaggregating data, reporting and strategic planning support for Seattle Colleges District as needed. The Senior Research Analyst will communicate with and provide reports for many stakeholders (such as Seattle Promise, Running Start, Student Success Programs, Academic Programs) across campus and district such as survey analysis, ad hoc reports, and enrollment reports. Applicants whose work incorporates an equity minded perspective and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, intersectionality, and justice in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful applicants can expect to be contacted this summer for multiple rounds of interviews and begin in late September.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-SPS.

Application Procedures:

Attached current resume
Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
Finalists will be asked to do a presentation.

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to remote operations, pending public health guidance. Per CDC and WA Public Health directions, at this time we will be practicing social distancing and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on:

Work closely with college constituents to meet ongoing and emerging data reporting needs, including data and analysis in support of strategic and operational planning and assessment, program planning and review, and grant reporting.
Provide data, analysis, and methodological expertise to the college's continuous improvement efforts, and in support of grant applications and other institutional initiatives.
Assist in designing measures for performance outcomes to assess progress toward achievement of college-wide goals and objectives.
Develop and support disaggregation of data, survey administration, analysis, and result dissemination.
Post research studies to the institutional research website and work closely with college and district web teams to develop reports and dashboards for a variety of audiences and purposes.
Work collaboratively and communicate clearly with the Seattle College District institutional research team to design and implement common methodologies for data definition, extraction, and analysis for those research needs that are shared across the college and be able to work independently and self-teach on individual college projects.
Collaborate with campus and district IT staff to evaluate, acquire, and implement new technologies for data warehousing, analysis, and display.
Participate in developing institutional policies, procedures and practices related to the collection, analysis, and management of data.
Monitor and submit accurate external reporting such as Gainful Employment, Title III eligibility document, Grants, etc.
Serve on college-wide committees as needed.
Participate in the activities of the Research and Planning Commission of the WA State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
Other duties as assigned.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

Technical competencies and training:

Bachelor's degree in education, social science or related field that includes coursework in statistics.
Strong knowledge in data manipulation and Institutional Research work place duties.
Demonstrated experience in, and extensive knowledge of, analysis and assessment using statistics and applied research methodologies.
Demonstrated experience disaggregating data and viewing data with a racial equity lens.
Demonstrated competence with statistical software, spreadsheets, pivot tables, and database querying software, complex relational databases, data warehousing, data management, and development of queries in PeopleSoft or similar Enterprise Resource Planning system to extract data from multiple, complex data sets
Demonstrated usage of SQL or other program language to extract and merge complex data sets
Experience with developing data dashboards using Tableau
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy of deliverables
Experience creating documents, spreadsheets, databases and report writing software to prepare reports and present statistical analysis;

Organizational skills/time management:

Demonstrated ability to do independent work and be a self-starter
Experience prioritizing multiple tasks and projects to meet ongoing and sometimes competing deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and make appropriate decisions or judgments relating to complex research projects.
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to respond effectively to end users' data needs.

Interpersonal and communication skills:

Demonstrated excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain successful and effective relationships with a diverse, multicultural staff and student population.
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to effectively convey complex ideas and information using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the audience.

Physical Requirements
Ability to perform range of physical motions; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Disability Accommodation
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

Ability to operate office equipment
Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of ullying behaviors, including cyber bullying.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college's Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

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