Research Associate - Strategic Initiatives na State of Colorado, CO

About the Department

To apply: https://schooljobs.com/careers/cccs/systemoffice 

Position Duties

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Research Associate – Strategic Initiatives to join our System Office’s Business Intelligence department. CCCS provides generous leave, excellent benefits, and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado.

Note: This position is term-limited and funded through two (2) years after the employee’s start date.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this role. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will then be reviewed by the hiring committee. You should ensure that your application and resume specifically address the requirements, as listed in the minimum qualifications, as well as the job duties and the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed in this job posting. Cover letters will only be viewed as supplemental information during the hiring committee review process; all relevant experience should be noted in the application and resume.

As the Research Associate, you will be responsible for leading large data analytics and research projects relating to CCCS’s strategic plan, external partners, and other special projects as assigned. You will analyze, interpret, and present information and research findings on student, faculty, and college variables for college strategic planning, problem solving, and decision-making. The Research Associate uses knowledge of research methods and evaluation as well as statistical analysis techniques to analyze a range of issues, including the following: enrollment management, marketing and recruitment, academic program, economic mobility, post-graduation outcomes, professional development, and institutional planning to assist in the development of long-term strategies necessary to ensure the long-term health of the institution.

• Work with CCCS stakeholders across the system and all 13 colleges to develop an assessment plan, including the development of KPIs, leading indicators, and methodology, to evaluate the strategic plan.
• Design a plan to deliver reports and dashboards to measure progress towards the strategic plan.
• Meet with different stakeholders to develop an understanding of their data needs, requests, and analyses needed to meet their department’s needs. Ensure that data requests are in compliance with data sharing agreements and cybersecurity policies.
• Develop recurring, continuing, and on-demand research projects, including project design, execution, analysis, and evaluation.
• Develop and plan new research projects as appropriate to meet the colleges’ needs for program evaluation and strategic planning.
• Lead the development of advanced analytical and/or statistical models enabling informed business decisions by determining data and analytical requirements; translating models and gaining stakeholder agreement for implementation; crafting complex models leading to actionable insights; and testing, refining, and validating models.
• Interpret complex data analyses by applying findings to contextual settings. Develop insights, reports, and presentations telling a compelling story to enable and influence decision making; participate in peer reviews; and provide context related to data interpretations and/or limitations as appropriate.
• Plan and present research analyses for decision making, problem solving, and the development of policies and procedures.
• Oversee the development and coordination of data analysis across multiple CCCS databases.
• Develop reports and dashboards that facilitate measurement of strategic plan goals using SQL, Cognos, and/or Edify.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, analytics, economics, social science, computer science, business administration, or a related quantitative field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years of experience (preferably in an educational environment) working with the following:
  • Complex research projects and incorporating a variety of research methods.
  • SAS, R, or SPSS.
  • Applying both descriptive and inferential statistics.
  • Using report writing tools such as Cognos, Power BI, Tableau, Access, etc. against a relational database

Other Qualifications

Attributes that will contribute to success in this position:

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.        
• Practice working with senior and/or executive leadership, especially in a higher education setting.
• Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills necessary to work with diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Practiced in working within complex organizational systems.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of System staff, college staff, as well as external partners
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, manage multiple concurrent tasks, and meet established deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Colorado higher education legislation.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to data privacy laws in an educational environment.
• Significant business domain expertise in the field of higher education.
• Thorough understanding of conducting educational research and applying statistical data analysis methods.
• Practiced in utilizing web-based research and data visualization tools (e.g. dashboards, web- based data tools, and data entry forms).
• Practiced in preparing data reports including narrative and other depictions (e.g. charts, tables, graphs, statistical analysis) that assist administrators and other decision-makers.
• Applied knowledge of productivity software, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Work Location/Travel Expectations: 

• This position is located at CCCS/IT 1059 Alton Way, Denver, CO 80230.

• Mayrequireoccasionalin-statetraveltosystemcommunitycollegesorout-of-state travel to conferences.

• Alternative work arrangements, including flexible schedules and remote work may be available. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado.

The Colorado Community College System is the state’s largest provider of higher education and workforce training, consisting of 13 colleges and over 35 locations across the state, educating approximately 113,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through customized employer training programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work.

CCCS believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Note: per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, an applicant may redact information from their resume, cover letter, and/or transcripts that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. If your position requires us to review an official transcript, without redacting, we will request one as part of our conditional offer process. In order to evaluate work experience against established requirements for positions, we are still requesting dates of service (month and year) for positions in the applicant’s work history.

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