Research Analyst
Application Procedure:
- APPLY ONLINE: Research Analyst | Job Details tab | Career Pages
- Starting salary is anticipated at or above $50,690, dependent upon qualifications.
Applications submitted by May 15, 2025 will receive priority consideration, with review of applications continuing as needed.
Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.
HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.
Job Duties
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General Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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- Provide support in data conceptualization, management, and retrieval from enterprise-wide systems.
- Apply statistical procedures to data to analyze patterns and trends, and understand relationships.
- Support the institution’s strategic planning, decision-making, and quality improvement processes.
- Support department across the College through the communication and dissemination of data resources.
- Assist with state, federal and other external reporting including ICCB, National Student Clearinghouse, National Community College Benchmark Project (NCCBP), and College Board.
- Contribute to the production, maintenance and publication of enrollment, retention and completion reports.
- Assist in administering and analyzing surveys (e.g., student and employee surveys such as SSI, CCSSE, HEIS).
Job Qualifications
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Requirements
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- Bachelor’s degree in a research-based discipline, mathematics/statistics, or management information systems OR associate degree with 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of and experience with
- data management and data visualization
- relational databases
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively and inclusively within a diverse campus community.
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Desired Qualifications
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- Master’s degree in a research-based discipline, mathematics/statistics, or management information systems.
- Knowledge of standard statistical processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience (e.g., pivot tables, data models, Power Query).
- Ability to construct queries in Structured Query Language (SQL).
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Previous experience in higher education.
- Experience working within PeopleSoft or another Enterprise Resource Planning software system.
Institution Description
About Heartland
We have five priorities at Heartland Community College:
- promoting student success
- create and model a systemic culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion
- serving as a community resource
- ensuring resource stewardship
- modeling effective communication, collaboration and transparency
At our campuses in Normal, Lincoln and Pontiac, we strive to provide accessible, innovative learning opportunities that enrich our community, and in our degree and certificate programs, we work to ensure student achievement of the College's Essential Competencies (PDF).
Benefits
SAMPLE BENEFITS
Vacation: 20 days (160 hours) per year with a maximum annual carry-over of 40 days (320 hours)
Holidays: 12 designated paid holidays plus 3 paid floating days (24 hours);
Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield;
Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement for employee for up to $3,000 per fiscal year
Long-Term Remote Work: With approval, up to 2 days (16 hours) remote work per week, after a minimum of 5 months in position
ADDITIONAL DETAILS AVAILABLE: Research Analyst | Job Details tab | Career Pages
Vacation: 20 days (160 hours) per year with a maximum annual carry-over of 40 days (320 hours)
Holidays: 12 designated paid holidays plus 3 paid floating days (24 hours);
Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield;
Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement for employee for up to $3,000 per fiscal year
Long-Term Remote Work: With approval, up to 2 days (16 hours) remote work per week, after a minimum of 5 months in position
ADDITIONAL DETAILS AVAILABLE: Research Analyst | Job Details tab | Career Pages
Application Due Date: 2025-05-15
Job Start Date: 2025-07-01
Salary: $50690 - $50690
City: Normal
State/Province/Region: IL
Institution: Heartland Community College
Reports To: Executive Director
Staff # Reporting to Position: 0
Reports In Office: Institutional Research
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