Posting Details
Position Information
Job Number
CLA00622P
Position Title
Senior Research Scientist
Position Type
Classified Full Time
Percentage Employee
100 %
Number of Months Assignment
12
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Current Work Schedule
Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs. This is a Categorically Funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.
Salary Range
Range 53
Salary
$9,920.00 - $12,657.64 monthly - Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate.
Shift Differential
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Location
Main Campus
Department
Institutional Effectiveness
Open Date
11/04/2026
Closing Date
11/25/2026
Open Until Filled
Basic Function
Under the general direction of an administrator or manager, designs and conducts program evaluations and institutional research projects of considerable scope and complexity; establishes and maintains research procedures meeting the needs of the college consistent with professional standards; organizes and oversees the implementation of research, and data management; collaborates with Information Technology Services (IS) to support the expansion and maintenance of research data warehouse activities; provides expertise in data sources and quality.
Representative Duties
1. Independently leads, plans, designs, coordinates, implements, and disseminates complex research and evaluation studies in support of District's decision making, institutional planning, outcomes assessment, continuous quality improvement, and other activities of institutional effectiveness. E
2. Designs, develops, and maintains data visualizations; conducts advanced quantitative/qualitative analysis and reporting of data to support ongoing improvement, decision-making, annual planning, and external reporting. E
3. Leads, plans, designs, implements, maintains, and trains the work of staff on data warehouse and data visualizations to support the district's decision-making, institutional planning, and other activities of institutional effectiveness. E
4. Identifies, develops, and implements effective and sound survey instruments and other data collection instruments for both required and investigative data trends analysis; evaluates and recommends appropriate sampling methods and techniques; participates in the collection and processing of data; assists college and District staff in accessing student data and performing data analysis. E
5. Provides technical support, assistance, and training to faculty, staff, administrators, and others concerning data visualization tools, institutional effectiveness, and related data. E
6. Develops, implements, and documents procedures and policies on data collection, management, analysis, and reporting; prepares end user documentation related to data warehouse and data visualizations. E
7. Assists administration in evaluating and responding to requests for data, statistical analysis, surveys, or research support from internal and external District resources; works independently with requestors to clarify research needs and optimizes the utility of research results; makes team project recommendations to administration, as appropriate. E
8. Communicates and disseminates complex research methodology and results in various formats including but not limited to written and oral reports and presentations. E
9. Disseminates information to the college community about research activities, results, and implications; assists college staff in the effective use of Institutional Effectiveness resources and information. E
10. Supports the need, outcome, and evaluation aspects of grant development; designs and writes outcomes and evaluation sections of grant proposals and reports, as applicable. E
11. Conducts and attends workshops, training sessions, and committee meetings as required; may represent management or department as directed. E
12. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in support of the department's day-to-day activities and/or operations utilizing a variety of communication modalities including but not limited to answers and responds to phone calls, emails, text messages, and chat platforms; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion of requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance to standard office equipment. E
13. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:• District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.
• California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment.
• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and District policies and practices pertinent to the area of responsibility.
• Best practices and procedures on use of various office equipment.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Professionally accepted principles and practices applicable to research design, methodology development, data analysis and interpretation, and reporting.
• Methods of quantitative and qualitative research, including data extraction, analysis, reduction, visual display, and reporting techniques.
• Advanced research design and statistical analysis methods and procedures as well as data reduction and display techniques and their application to research projects, program evaluation, survey research, statistical inference, and significance.
• Data reduction and display techniques to present ideas and processes clearly to convey technical concepts and results to college stakeholders and leadership.
• Principles and practices of survey development, design, and dissemination, including use of online survey research platforms.
• Models and procedures for program evaluation.
• Advanced skills in data analysis, queries, and visualization techniques and tools including statistical software such as SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, online survey research platforms, and online planning and outcomes Advanced project management, data management, and reporting skills.
• Principles and practices of statistical and administrative report preparation.
• Principles and practices of lead responsibilities, training, and providing work guidance.
• Techniques for project planning, design, and management.
• Issues and current trends in higher education, particularly as they apply to California community colleges.
• Record-keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing system methods and techniques.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• California community college initiatives (e.g., AB705, Guided Pathways, Student Equity, Student Success and Support Program(s), and Student Success Metrics).
• Computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of the assignment.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
ABILITY TO:
• Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
• Analyze requirements, recommend research design, and analytical strategies; and execute complex quantitative/qualitative analyses appropriate to research projects and program evaluation activities and tasks.
• Identify, evaluate, and solve complex research design and analysis problems.
• Write reports related to research projects and program evaluations that demonstrate the ability to appropriately analyze quantitative/qualitative data and develop sound, logical conclusions, and recommendations.
• Interface with data warehouse and produce dashboards and data visualizations.
• Query and manage databases.
• Develop, implement, and complete comprehensive research projects and program evaluations within specific deadlines.
• Exercise creativity, leadership, and critical judgment in dealing with complex research issues for which there are limited precedents.
• Train and provide work support to others.
• Communicate complex research methods and results in written, tabular, graphic, and oral formats.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
• Use personal computers; and network, online, and cloud-based software platforms.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive and privileged material and information.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the District's programs and functions.
• Utilize computer software programs, applications, and databases; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of assignment.
• Communicate with students, staff, and the public in person and via a variety of communication modalities using various technology resources.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those encountered during the course of work.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in statistics, research, or related discipline; AND
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in advanced statistics and applied research settings;
• Experience in institutional research within a higher or public education environment.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.
OR
• Master's Degree in statistics, research, or related discipline; AND
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in applied research settings;
• Experience in institutional research within a higher or public education environment.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.
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