General Statement of Job The Institutional Research Analyst coordinates and implements qualitative research focused on student experiences, faculty/staff viewpoints, and institutional initiatives. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Specific Duties and Responsibilities * Conducts focus groups and interviews, collects data, interprets study results, provides customized research reports, and effectively communicates results in a variety of formats. * Organizes and analyzes data using qualitative data analysis software. * Prepares data visualizations to display research findings. * Prepares and gives presentations to college teams/councils regarding analysis findings, as requested. * Consults with staff and internal clients to identify qualitative study needs, focus group protocols and logistics. * Interprets, evaluates and clarifies research requests to determine potential data requirements and sources. * Assists other members of the Research & Analytical Services Department in supporting the College's strategic planning and institutional effectiveness planning processes. * Develops and maintains effective working relationships with employees of all divisions throughout the college; functions effectively as a team player. * Responds to ad hoc requests for research and data analysis. * Maintains familiarity with academic assessment and program evaluation. * Maintains familiarity with the College's policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations. * Travels throughout the college district, as needed. * Performs other duties as assigned. Position Information Posting Number SP2573 Position Title Institutional Research Analyst (Qualitative) Department ISPSI-Research and Analytical Services Temporary End Date (if applicable) Location Pecan E-Class Professional/Technical FLSA Exempt Min Salary $49,384.00 Salary Range* Required Education and Experience * Bachelor's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Marketing, Education, Business, or related field preferred; Master's Degree preferred. * At least one (1) year of experience in research projects requiring focus groups, in-depth interviews, and usability studies, required. * Experience with qualitative data analysis software, preferred. * Experience in a post-secondary educational environment, preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Demonstrated knowledge and skills in qualitative research methods. * Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. * Working knowledge of qualitative data analysis software, such as NVivo. * Strong technical documentation and writing skills. * Bilingual, English/Spanish, preferred. * Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills and the ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment. * Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines. * Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others. * Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills. * Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations. * Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation. * Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College. * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. * Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. * Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from administrators, faculty and staff. Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations * Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy. * In addition, subject to a federal background check. * Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance. Physical Requirements * Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. * Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. * Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. * Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. * Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. * Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. * Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound. * Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. * Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes. * Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. * Standing particularly for sustained periods of time. * Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. * Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. * Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Working Environment The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 09/02/2024 Close Date 08/06/2024 Open Until Filled (overrides Close Date) No Special Instructions to Applicants This is an online only application Thoroughly redact or block security sensitive information including social security number, date of birth, age, citizenship status, sex/gender, ethnicity, marital status and applicant photos from all documents. Failure to block such information will render the application incomplete. For further information, click here. All uploaded documents become part of the applicant's application and are viewable to personnel involved in the hiring process. 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