Career Center
Oakland, California
Pennsylvania
Chicago, IL, US, 60604
Fullerton, California
Moraga, California
Moraga, California
Posted: 19-Sep-23
Location: Claremont, California,
Type: Part-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: REQ-5993
PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Office of Assessment and Institutional Research (A&IR) advances Scripps College's mission and strategic plan by fostering a campus culture of evidence-based planning and decision-making to enhance the experience and support the success of all Scripps' stakeholders. One key role of A&IR at Scripps College is that of a data steward and our three major responsibilities include assessment & evaluation, external reporting, and accreditation. The frame for our work is always the holistic success of Scripps community members, working both at the institutional and departmental/office level.
Reporting to the Director of Assessment and Institutional Research, the Research Associate will work collaboratively as a member of the A&IR team to facilitate overall assessment and evaluation, data collection, and data processing. Emphasis will be placed on data visualization and sustainable and audience-friendly communication of data insights.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned.
Report Creation
- Develop easily digestible formats to communicate both quantitative and qualitative research findings to both internal and external constituencies.
- Design templates for reporting purposes.
- Assist with generating various reports and data visualizations that may include tables, charts, dashboards, and graphs to summarize data findings.
- Assist with developing executive summaries and reports on various assessment and evaluation studies.
Data Management & Processing
- Practice FERPA Guidelines and office ethics at all times when working with data and information that is highly confidential in nature.
- Use statistical software to:
- Ensure data quality (clean data files and build complete data sets).
- Construct data files (create or enter data, import and export data).
- Build data files (match and merge data).
- Compute appropriate data calculations.
Perform Contextual Research
- Conduct literature reviews to provide context for and inform data reports.
- Build resource libraries (e.g., assessment, evaluation, retention/graduation trends).
- Advance use of current and best-practice research designs and methodological approaches.
- Conduct environmental scans on high-interest topics.
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assist with co-curricular and curricular assessment activities and data collection as needed.
- Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Principles of Diversity in the performance of job duties.
- Work collaboratively with other departments and administrative offices across the College as needed.
- Respond to ad hoc requests as appropriate.
- Filing, labeling, and archiving of documentation.
- Maintain office supplies and inventory.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R).
- Data management (e.g., data entry, creation of data files).
- Experience in using survey software (e.g., Qualtrics).
- Reporting data and research in a meaningful and digestible format.
- Ability to prioritize and maintain multiple project deadlines.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Experience using data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Communications experience.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:
None.
OTHER
HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:
This is a regular status, part-time (25 hours per week), benefits-eligible, non-exempt position.
The regular hours of the position will occur between Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and may vary due to the needs of the College or department.
Hourly rate range: $22.00-$25.00. The hourly rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; ability to balance multiple projects at concurrent times; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.
Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:
Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Scripps College is an At-Will employer. Employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
