Research Analyst
Application Procedure:
Apply here: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/80488
Job Duties
The Research Analyst position is instrumental in ensuring that VPCC has the timely, accurate, and actionable data and insights it needs to enhance decision-making and planning, satisfy externally mandated, grant, and accreditation reporting requirements, and support institutional effectiveness and equitable student outcomes. Duties include:
- Supporting the research and analysis needs of the College, to include external research requests, meeting with data requestors, querying data from various College information systems, analyzing data, and presenting results to requestors or other College stakeholders.
- Dataset creation and data visualization.
- External mandated reporting and grant reporting.
- Performs other duties as assigned, to include serving on college committees.
Job Qualifications
Required
- Experience in data analytics and interpreting data.
- Experience programming in SQL or other related language (i.e., R, SPSS, SAS, Python).
Knowledge
- General knowledge in data analytics and the use of data to answer questions and solve problems.
- General knowledge in the application of quantitative research methods and both descriptive and inferential statistics.
Skills
- Proficient in one or more statistical programming languages (i.e. R, SPSS, SAS).
- Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong data visualization skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Abilities
- Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
- Ability to think critically and solve problems effectively.
- Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects and complete complex and detailed projects within established timeframes.
- Ability to effectively communicate data findings via written reports, summaries, and presentations to individuals and groups.
- Experience working with relational databases.
- Experience working in a higher education setting.
- Experience in data extraction and analysis within a community college setting.
- Experience with PowerBI or other dashboards.
Institution Description
Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.
Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives and transforms our community through diverse, inclusive, and equitable education and workforce training, excellent support and services, and innovative partnerships.
Virginia Peninsula Community College changes lives and transforms our community through diverse, inclusive, and equitable education and workforce training, excellent support and services, and innovative partnerships.
Benefits
Virginia Peninsula Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package through the Commonwealth of Virginia. Visit the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management for a summary of employee benefits.
Other Benefits include:
- Educational Aid / Continuous Learning
- Short Term / Long Term Disability
- Long Term Care
- Purchase of Service
Application Due Date: 2025-01-24
Job Start Date: 2025-03-01
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
City: Hampton
State/Province/Region: VA
Institution: Virginia Peninsula Community College
Reports To: Director
Staff # Reporting to Position: 0
Reports In Office: Institutional Research
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