Date:                           September 18, 2014              

Title of Position:     Research Analyst (0.6 FTE)

Salary:                       Low $40s (0.6 FTE) commensurate with education and experience

Effective:                  Fall 2014

Position Overview:  Reporting to the Director of Institutional Effectiveness, the Research Analyst is responsible for performing a wide variety of duties including: serving as an advocate, resource, and facilitator for assessment of learning outcomes at the course, program, and institutional level; institutional data retrieval and reporting procedures and planning functions for the Office of Institutional Effectiveness; overseeing the preparation of all external institutional surveys; monitoring the tracking of all institutional, faculty and student data necessary to meet performance accountability standards and maintain annual state and federal compliances; and other analogous duties necessary to assist and support the Director in meeting the multiple diverse functions of the IE Office.  In the absence of the Director of Institutional Effectiveness, assumes responsibilities for the position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of research experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in use of statistical/analytical methods and tools that support research and assessment required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience working with, higher education or similar database systems, e.g., Datatel or similar relational database systems, data marts, and warehouses in organizing data for production of high quality statistical/analytical tables, charts, graphs required.  Knowledge and experience with Datatel preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with federal and state data reporting including IPEDS preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of higher education institutional business practices, processes, operations and data systems preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data and information in a user friendly manner that enhances usefulness of the information and facilitates effective planning, policy development, and performance assessment.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications as well as ability to collaborate with and motivate others.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and conducting internet searches required.

Additional information:  Source of Funding:         01

Area of Assignment:   Institutional Effectiveness

Supervisor:      Director of Institutional Effectiveness

Review of applications begins October 1, 2014 and continues until position is filled.  For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three current job-related references to Human Resources Office, Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201   hbailey@berkshirecc.edu

Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to the Deborah Cote, Vice President for Human Resources, Affirmative Action Officer, and Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, at 413-499-4660, ext 1022, Susan B. Anthony Annex Building, Room A19.