Research Data Analyst

The Position

Title: Research Data Analyst

Position Type: Full time

Requisition No: 25031

Category: Classified

Supervisor: Research Data Manager

Last Updated: April 2025

Job Purpose: Works with the Research Data Manager and to perform research,

data analysis and reporting related to institutional research,

institutional effectiveness, workforce and other planning projects.

Location: Remote, various locations throughout California

Salary Range: The beginning salary range for this position is Range 25, 

(Steps 1-3) $97,721.88 - $107,756.75. 

The first review of applications shall occur on approximately on 04/28/2025.

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Research Data Manager, the Research Data Analyst will support complex research initiatives including collecting, analyzing, and compiling data related to institution and student success in accordance with Calbright College’s strategic mission, goals, and priorities. This could include data pertaining to curricula, enrollment, retention, matriculation, student and faculty characteristics, program vitality and evaluation, program review, community characteristics, student achievement, student learning outcomes, accreditation, and institutional planning and effectiveness and prepares reports and recommendations based on findings.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated skills to successfully perform complex data analysis in response to ad-hoc research and reporting requests utilizing various software programs to query, validate, format, and organize structured and unstructured data. They will also be able to present quantitative and qualitative data visually using charts, graphs, tables, and other appropriate methods in order to complete reports and/or develop presentations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

The duties below are representative of the role and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed within the scope of work.

• Identify appropriate college, system, and/or external sources of data for assigned research projects and retrieve the data in appropriate form using suitable tools. 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of college, system, and external data resources and research and statistical tools and techniques.
• Select, adapt, and apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative research design and statistical tools and techniques to all areas of study, which include but are not limited to matriculation, prerequisites, assessment, staffing patterns, program evaluation, program costs, curriculum, grant applications and evaluation, accreditation, student outcomes and follow-up, student and staff characteristics, planning data integrity, and state and federal and grant-related reporting requirements.
• Organizes and presents research-based information, analysis, and interpretation clearly and effectively in narrative, tabular, graphical, and oral modes. Produce data for periodic reports as required.
• Carries out data collection, coding, and input functions using appropriate tools. Designs and produces effective forms and surveys and conducts structured interviews and focus groups.
• In accord with established research guidelines, responds to research requests and report submission requirements of research projects.
• Provides technical and analytical support to teams, divisions, committees, faculty, staff, and administration in research and program evaluation-related activities.
• Attend and represent the research team and committees and the college at professional conferences, as requested. 
• Compile and interpret data and research studies to provide management with technical knowledge and policy recommendations and prepare well organized, accessible reports of findings.