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Research Assistant III

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Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Classification Title Research Assistant III
Working Title
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Location District Wide
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Bargaining Unit NANCE
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Department District Wide
The Position
FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director, Institutional Research, or assigned supervisor or manager, provide technical and analytical support to assist in productivity, accuracy, and level of documentation of the districtwide research function.
Major Responsibilities
  • Research and analyze data and information.
  • Use computer applications for on-line background and literature review search.
  • Perform statistical and qualitative analyses.
  • Prepare, format, and clean research data in support of specific projects.
  • Prepare layout and format reports consistent with project specifications and stakeholder needs.
  • Prepare written analysis, recommendations, and complex reports.
  • Prepare, manipulate, and verify the accuracy and validity of data.
  • Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
Qualifications
REQUISITE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES INCLUDE:
Knowledge of basic design and administration of questionnaires and research instruments; English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including computer hardware and software. Ability to prepare, format, and clean research data in support of specific projects; prepare layout and format reports consistent with project specifications and stakeholder needs; research and analyze data and information; use computer applications for on-line background and literature review search; perform statistical and qualitative analyses; prepare written analysis, recommendations, and complex reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Experience in research, study, and analysis of management, budget, administrative, organizational, functional, or procedural problems.
Desired Qualifications
Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:
Commitment to Diversity:
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.
Working Conditions
Varies upon assignment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Conditions of Employment:
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment); AND
Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Posting Number NC00353

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • No Response
    • SDCCD employment web site
    • EdJoin (SD Co. Office of Education)
    • CA Community Colleges Registry
    • Craig's List
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • Professional organization/publication
    • SD Union Tribune newspaper ad (including Sign On San Diego)
    • SDCCD Employee
    • Job Fair
    • Other (list below)
  2. If other, please specify.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you a current SDCCD employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. If yes, please enter your employee ID:

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Please describe your experience, knowledge, and skills that you feel qualifies you to work in this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.

    (Open Ended Question)

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Résumé