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Research Analyst

About Us

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title

Research Analyst

FLSA

FT/PT

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

M-F 8:30 to 5:00

Grade

Minimum Compensation

General Responsibilities

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide research support to the PROD/LOA staff. Maintain the unit database. Perform data searches in response to internal and external data requests, grants and collaboration agreements, and state and federal reporting requirements. Design and produce charts, tables, graphs, and presentations. Under the direction of senior researchers produce preliminary statistical analysis of projects and draft reports. Manage logistical aspects of survey preparation and/or monitor budgets as needed. Maintain the unit portal and external website. Work with the staff on special projects as necessary.

Work Performed

WORK PERFORMED

Use the college’s administrative information system, web intelligence system and maintain/use unit databases (over 350,000 individuals) to provide detailed student tracking information. Be able to extract information upon request to assist faculty and staff in accomplishing their core work.

Extract files to provide data for annual disclosures and grant applications.

Perform data validation and cleaning, assessing, and making changes to files; running statistics, crosstabs, and summaries of data, or providing technical support or updates to data files prepared for specific academic units.

Maintain data dictionary to standardize variable names for data files, keep track of data definitions in the college’s administrative information systems and monitor data definitions across college units.

Apply knowledge of appropriate research design and techniques to projects. Analyze data from these projects and draft summary reports of the findings.

Perform data entry, document scanning and data conversion. Develop spreadsheets and tables for specific research projects.

Serve as staff for select college team activities. Post current core work documents for all college units. Assist in the assembly of data, goals, and objectives in evaluation of core processes and vital signs.

Maintain tracking systems to ensure scheduled research work is accomplished on time.

Serve as the lead for the HCC Schedule of Reports process for LOA reports and create and maintain other systems as needed.

Assist in the development and maintenance of multi-paged, complex web sites (portal and internet) for the Planning, Research and Organizational Development Office/Learning Outcomes Assessment Office. Develop new web sites or re-evaluate, update, and revise existing sites as needed. Research and explore different technologies and formats for web pages.

Set up purchase orders and monitor expenditures.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Number of Years Experience Required

Other Knowledge Required

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

BA degree or equivalent courses and training in computer applications, statistics, math, business, social sciences, or related fields master’s degree preferred.
Two years of experience in research and planning.
Recent experience and demonstrated proficiency using a variety of procedures in SPSS, Excel, SAS, or equivalent statistical software.
Expertise and recent experience with Business ObjectsTM or other web intelligences system, Microsoft Access, Ellucian or other administrative system (querying ability). SQL experience a plus.
Proficiency in developing survey instruments and summarizing results.
Knowledge of software relating to website and presentation development, including SharePoint, HTML, Netscape/Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat, and graphics editors.
Proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college’s sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

Working Conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment.

No undue noise, harsh environment, or physical labor

Long periods of time at computer

Supervisory Postion?

Division

Planning, Research & Organizational Development (Div)

Department

Planning, Research & Organizational Development

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

B151P

Number of Vacancies

Best Consideration Date

03/31/2023

Job Open Date

03/03/2023

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Category

Staff

Benefits Summary

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor’s degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor’s degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor’s degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Applicant Instructions

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2613

EEO Statement

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

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Public

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

501-1000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Columbia, MD

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