Research Analyst
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Research AnalystJob no: 5029791 Work type: Restricted Full-Time Location: Prince George, Virginia Categories: Data AnalysisTitle: Research AnalystState Role Title: Professional - InstructorHiring Range: $70,000 - $80,000 (Commensurate with Experience)Pay Band: 5Agency: Richard Bland CollegeLocation: Richard Bland CollegeAgency Website: www.rbc.eduRecruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesRichard Bland College (RBC) is a two-year, residential, liberal arts transfer institution that focuses on preparing students for transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. The College is a hidden gem located outside the Tri-Cities region-and its rural setting featuring 750+ acres of wetlands, bucolic forest, and the state's oldest and largest pecan grove.Reporting to the Chief Research Officer, the Research Analyst will assist, respond and fulfill data reporting request for the Office of Research & Innovation. In addition, this position is responsible for data reporting and analysis related to statistical and predictive analysis needs. The Research Analyst must have extensive prior experience with psychometric and statistical support services. The Research Analyst will perform all necessary functions related to data collection, data analysis, and research activities relative to the college mission and strategic priorities, and state and federal grant compliance reporting. The position will utilize Qualtrics (and related software) to collect research and college level data to inform college administration. This position will assist with publishing results, developing analytical reports and conducting evaluations.Job responsibilities include the following:•Assist with factors and qualitative and quantitative measures to determine faculty and student success.•Assist with the evaluation of programs on and off campus.•Build and assist with the development of standard methods of student retention analysis, withdrawal and graduation rate, outcome measures and any other ad-hoc or term-based analysis needs.•Identify best practices for faculty and student success measurements.•Designs, executes, analyzes, and interprets internal data to support data-driven decision making.•Complete psychometric and statistical and predictive analysis ORI needs.•Utilize Qualtrics (and related software) to collect research and college level data to inform college administration.•Assist with results, developing analytical reports and conducting evaluations linked to publications and presentations.•Develops models for predictive analytics based on the needs of the college.•Identify trends in higher education and communicate and present findings to the Chief Research Officer.•Works cross-functionally with other campus and division offices to achieve RBC's aspirational vision of 100% faculty and student success.•Performs other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned.Minimum Qualifications•Demonstrated analytical skills and demonstrated experience in accessing and utilizing data for decision making.•Documented experience with psychometric and statistical support services.•Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functional areas to achieve established goals.•Proficiency in analytic tools at the intermediate to advanced level with an emphasis on data acquisition, manipulation, merging, and transformation.•Microsoft Office Proficiency to include: Excel with emphasis on formula writing, and data transformation.•Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment. •Experience with psychometric and statistical support services.•Experience working in higher education.Additional Considerations•Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university, with course work in research and statistics, education administration, business or related field. •Experience with multifaceted applications related to higher education (i.e. banner, element 451, etc.).•Experience with SharePoint applications.Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER - Richard Bland College of William & Mary is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. In keeping with this policy, the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students, nor in any other of its official activities, based on race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), age, military service or veteran status, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, disability, any other status protected by law, or any other non-merit based factors. The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and support programs are applied accordingly.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA), RBC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: local agency checks; criminal record check; driving record; employment verification; verification of education; and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position.LAYOFF POLICY: If you are a classified employee and have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must attach a copy of the card with your application prior to the job posting closing date.ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY: A fully completed state application or rsum must be submitted for this position electronically through this website. Unfortunately, RBC cannot accept mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and rsums. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. You have not completed the process until you receive a confirmation number.ANNUAL FIRE AND SECURITY NOTIFICATION: The Annual Fire and Security Report(s) include campus security information, campus fire statistics, safety procedures, and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses. The report(s) are provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Richard Bland College of William & Mary Annual Safety and Security report and the Annual Fire Safety report is available at: . A hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety reports and/or a copy of the Criminal Incident and Fire Incident Logs are maintained at the Department of Campus Safety & Police and will be provided upon request.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: For full-time teaching faculty positions and adjunct faculty (part-time teaching faculty), applicants must submit a cover letter specifying their interested teaching discipline and statement of teaching philosophy, their schedule availability, rsum/curriculum vita , all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three (3) professional references. Please note: official transcripts are required on the first day of employment for all teaching faculty positions at RBC.For administrative and professional faculty positions the cover letter, rsum, all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references are required. Official transcripts are also required on the first day of employment for administrative and professional faculty positions at RBC.IN COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LAWS: Employees or prospective employees who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions should present their concerns to:Chief Business OfficerRichard Bland College of William & MaryPhysical Address: Pecan Hall, Second Floor, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805Telephone: (804)###-####, extension 6208Email: ...@rbc.edu | 804-###-####, extension 8603IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX: Employees, prospective employees, student workers, or prospective student workers who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions that are inclusive of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment should present their concerns to either of the following:Title IX CoordinatorRichard Bland College of William & MaryPhysical Address: Maze Hall, 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805...@rbc.edu | 804-###-####, extension 6242Or,Department of EducationOffice of Civil Rights400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-1100www.ed.govContact InformationName: Richard Bland College - Office of Human ResourcesPhone: 804#######Email: ...@rbc.eduIn support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-###-####, or DBVI at 800-###-####.Contact InformationName: Richard Bland College - Office of Human ResourcesPhone: 804#######Email: ...@rbc.eduContact InformationName: Richard Bland College - Office of Human ResourcesPhone: 804#######Email: ...@rbc.eduIn support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-###-####.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.Advertised: 22 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 05 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time