Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
  
• Resume.
  
• References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
  
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu.

This role is responsible for:

• Research projects and data analysis.
  
• Data collection, interpretation, and reporting.
  
• Implementation and use of automated tools that collect, aggregate, and distribute data inside and outside the colleges.
  
• Data extraction using SQL Server Management Studio and T-SQL.
  
• Analysis using statistical software such as SPSS and Stata.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, including college-level coursework in statistics, research methodology, and/or information science. Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
  
• Ability to develop, write and present research studies, survey results and reports.
  
• Experience working with end-users to develop data visualizations, dashboards, and reports, and using analytics tools and systems.
  
• Demonstrated ability to use current software applications; Microsoft Office 365 Suite, SPSS, STATA, SSMS, T-SQL, SSRS, Tableau, and Qualtrics.
  
• Demonstrated ability to write scripts to analyze data and perform specific data queries using SQL.
  
• Experience using qualitative quantitative/statistical research methodologies.
  
• Experience designing and deploying interactive web-based dashboards with drill-down features using development tools such as SSRS and Tableau

Location: CCS District Office Spokane

Department: District Inst Res & Grants

Salary Range: $65,497 - $74,041

Starting salary for this position is: $65,497 (Annually)

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on October 14, 2024. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

What you'll do:

The Institutional Research Associate provides research, reporting, and data analysis that helps Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) leadership make data-informed decisions to drive our key strategic priority areas of student success and operational excellence.

The Institutional Research Associate works under the District Lead Data Analyst and oversees efforts related to data collection, interpretation, and use. The person in this role will conduct institutional research projects and manage the submission of required state and federal compliance reports.

View the full job description for details.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to:
Fred Davis | Chief Human Resources Officer
Community Colleges of Spokane
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040

Benefits Information

This is a contracted, exempt management position. Medical, dental life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan. Vacation leave accrues at the rate of 14.67 hours per month (22 days per year) and sick leave accrues at the rate of 8 hours per month, effective upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.)

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