Job Title: RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER - Pima Community College District, Tuscon, AZ Deadline Date: May 7, 2009 Starting Date: Institution: PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Job Duties: This position is an integral part of the Colleges department of Planning and Institutional Research. Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, the department is responsible for managing College research and institutional planning functions, and providing direction on the identification and establishment of College needs in accordance with the College mission statement and the College Plan.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as a primary resource for the support, implementation, and dissemination of research project requests and results
Proposes and performs advanced research applied to institutional research data including:
data retrieval and analysis
reporting of aggregate student and course statistics
institutional effectiveness data and statistics
Proposes new and updates existing data for College performance indicators of success
Conducts research studies and analyzes data to support
College goals
improve understanding of student success indicators
Supports College program and services review processes using inferential and descriptive statistical techniques
Presents data to administrators, standing committees, other appropriate College employees, and external audiences using written and oral skills
Researches and evaluates components of the College Plan
Recommends student learning outcome assessment goals and objectives Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Advanced research methods, including
research design
data integrity issues
diverse numerical analysis methodologies
Statistical analysis software and concepts
Forecasting programs
Programming experience or SQL
Effective and appropriate communication methods for reporting complex research results to diverse audiences
Ability to:
Conduct research and perform detailed analyses using inferential and descriptive statistics, as well as qualitative measures
Works with large, complex relational databases
create queries to retrieve and analyze data
report findings
Develops recommendations, goals and objectives based on findings
Communicates advanced research results to technical and non-technical audiences clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Development of reports and statistical summaries for all audiences
Directs and participates in team project activities with College staff
Establishes and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of working including all groups within a diverse, multicultural community
Experience, Education and Licensing:
Masters degree and three years of progressively responsible research experience in applied science, engineering or other numerical research discipline
Or a combination of education and applied experience demonstrating success performing the essential duties and responsibilities identified in this job announcement
METHOD OF EVALUATION: Applicants who submit complete application packets (required application materials are listed in the How to Apply section below) will be evaluated on their possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes that have been identified as important to successful performance in the position. Salary/Benefits:
SALARY: $57,388
GRADE: C44
This is a Exempt position as defined under the Fair Labor Standards Act
HOURS: 37.5 per week, 12 months per year To Apply: HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit the following materials to Human Resources Department, District Office, Building D, and location code 1180. Reference Job Number: 09006APS3
1. Completed and signed Pima Community College Application for Employment Staff Position application. Do not say, "See rιsumι" in lieu of a completed application.
2. Complete and comprehensive rιsumι.
3. Letter of interest not to exceed three pages that describes your education, training and/or experience to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position as well as the strengths and abilities you would bring to this assignment.
4. Transcripts for all post-secondary education (official or unofficial) showing the name of the accredited institution and degree conferred including date conferred.
In addition:
Applicants with disabilities may request that special accommodations be made to complete the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, a minimum of 5 working days advance notice is requested. Contact (520) 206-4624.
Applications will not be considered complete until all of the items listed under How to Apply have been received by District Human Resources office by 4:45 p.m. MST on the closing date.
Incomplete, illegible, or late application materials will not be considered.
The College reserves the right to interview only those applicants deemed most qualified.
Candidates are responsible for their own travel expenses at any stage of the screening process.
Legible photocopies of the application form will be accepted with an original signature and current date.
Credentials for post-secondary education will be checked. The successful candidate may be required to provide official transcripts.
Employment is contingent upon approval by the Board of Governors and subject to successful completion of a probation period.
Applications for this position may be used for future position vacancies.
Pima County Community College District
Human Resources, Employment Office
4905D East Broadway, Suite 102
Tucson, AZ 85709-1180
Toll Free 1-877-PIMAJOB; Phone (520) 206-4624; TTY (520) 206-4852; FAX (520) 206-4662
CONTACT: Andrew Plucker: via e-mail
Office hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. EEO/AA: Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer |
