Research Analyst
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Job Duties
- Develops, maintains, and updates syntax/codes, reports, and data extracts to fulfill recurring and new data needs for internal and external reporting requirements.
- Conducts statistical analyses using appropriate analytical tools and methodologies. .
- Integrates data from multiple sources to support institutional reporting and analysis. .
- Develops and maintains technical documentation, data dictionaries, and reporting procedures.
- Analyzes institutional trends, including in-depth analysis of retention, graduation rates, and academic program outcomes, and prepares reports to support institutional planning and decision-making. .
- Evaluates, analyzes, prepares, and submits institutional data and mandatory reports to the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, the U.S. Department of Education, accreditation organizations, and other regulatory and reporting bodies, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely submission of institutional data.
- Monitors changes in reporting requirements and implements necessary updates to reporting processes, methodologies, and documentation.
- Assists the Director of Assessment in the administration of institutional surveys and campus climate assessments, collaborating with college departments to establish a timeline for administration, and preparing data reports and dashboards where applicable.
- Manages internal survey projects , including survey design, administration, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and report preparation.
- Assists with the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to non-credit education, workforce development, and student progression outcomes.
- Analyzes data in response to ad hoc and cyclical requests by preparing interpretive analyses and presenting findings clearly and concisely in both narrative and graphical formats.
- Designs, develops, and maintains interactive, user-friendly dashboards using Tableau to visualize key data insights and trends for internal stakeholders.
- Provides documentation, training, and support to promote effective use and interpretation of institutional data and reporting resources.
- Maintains current knowledge of reporting regulations, emerging trends, and best practices in institutional research, assessment, and higher education analytics.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Mathematics or related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant research experience (managing data files, analyzing data, creating reports).
- Understanding of and experience with relational databases.
- Knowledge of descriptive statistics.
- Working knowledge of SPSS/SAS or similar statistical software.
- Demonstrated ability in data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI etc.).
- Mastery of Microsoft Office and Google suite.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritize tasks, yet manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records and documentation.
- Must be a team player capable of working independently who possesses the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in related fields.
- Experience in an Institutional Research Office at a Community or State College or University.
- Experience reporting data to the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education through the Higher Education Information Resources System (HEIRS).
- Experience preparing and validating Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) submissions.
Institution Description
Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.
Mission: Educate. Inspire. Connect.
Values: Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration
Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future.
Benefits
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