Research Assistant
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number: | Regular_0091357 |
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Position Title: | Research Assistant |
Classification Title | Systems Analyst I |
Min Salary | $54,075.39 |
Max Salary | |
Salary Type | Annual |
FLSA | E = Exempt |
Position Type: | Staff |
Position Summary: | Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking a Research Assistant to join the growing Institutional Effectiveness & Research team. Under supervision of the Director, this position will serve as the primary contact for incoming data requests and conduct ongoing research and data collection projects related to student and institutional performance and outcomes. This position is ideal for recent college graduates with a background in social science research, current or prospective graduate students in public administration or policy, or individuals with higher education experience interested in gaining a broad view of college functions and operations. *Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered. All individuals with relevant work or educational experience, particularly in higher education, are encouraged to apply. |
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Preferred Education/Experience/Skills: |
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Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: |
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Department: | Institutional Research - Effectiveness |
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Posting Date: | 05/04/2023 |
Closing Date: | 06/16/2023 |
Open Until Filled | No |
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duty and Responsibility: | Serve as primary person of contact for data requests, reports, and other information needs for college staff in all operational areas including academics, student services, continuing education, human resources, and accounting and finance. |
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Duty and Responsibility: | Coordinate long-term data inquiries and research projects, including data collection, recoding, and entry; collecting data from external sources and agencies; and merging or manipulating existing datasets. |
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Duty and Responsibility: | Conduct research into areas of need on behalf of the department, including analyzing legislative policies and histories, regulatory or reporting requirements, or current trends in higher education. |
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Duty and Responsibility: | Create a wide variety of data reports and visualizations used to support the decision-making needs of the college personnel. |
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Duty and Responsibility: | Ensure all data or report requests are responded to promptly and fulfilled in a timely manner. |
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Duty and Responsibility: | Maintain the college’s library of Informer reports, including creating, updating, and troubleshooting reports as needed. |
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Duty and Responsibility: | Shared responsibility for upkeep of departmental files, including a catalog of other verified data sources used for reporting and research purposes. |
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Duty and Responsibility: | Other tasks and duties to support the Institutional Effectiveness department as assigned by the Director. |
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How many years of work experience do you have in data analysis, report writing, or records management in the public sector?
- <1 year
- 1-<3 years
- 3 -<5 years
- 5+ years
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Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, or other social science discipline with coursework in statistics or research methods?
- Yes
- No
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Are you studying toward a Master of Public Administration degree from a NASPAA-accredited program?
- Yes
- No
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Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the use of pivot tables and formulas to merge, review, and analyze information from large datasets, will be critical to the success of this role. How many years of professional experience do you have with Microsoft Excel?
- 0-<2 years
- 2-<4 years
- 4-<6 years
- 6+ years
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Do you have Datatel experience?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Transcript 1
- Cover Letter
- Other Document
- Transcript 2
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
- Misc