Research Technician
Job Description:
Position: 3414-cn-03-8
Opening Date: July 21, 2008
Closing Date: July 31, 2008
College of the Sequoias
915 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 737-6165
Full-time, 12-month, Confidential Position
7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Monday - Friday
WEB: cos.edu
Description of Position
Under the direction of the Director, Planning and Research, the Research Assistant performs a wide variety of technical research tasks and prepares reports for college personnel, as well as perform administrative support duties for the Research and Planning Department and the Office of the President.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to:
# An Associate’s degree and two years experience in a field that contributes to the design and conduct of valid research studies.
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Business, statistics, or information technology is desirable.
Representative Duties
# Designs and prepares basic technical reports with accompanying tabular, graphic and statistical contents, descriptions of analytical methods used and narrative of findings and conclusions for college research and evaluation.
# Identifies and extracts a variety of requested data from SCT Banner, the COS data warehouse, and state and national electronic data sources.
# Gathers and checks data to compile statistics for surveys, evaluations and reports both electronically and manually.
# Uses a variety of software packages for data analysis, data management, graphics and word processing.
# Monitors activity related to the college’s Strategic Plan and Program Reviews.
# Administers previously developed surveys through online methods and scantron, gathering, summarizing, and distributing results.
# Compiles and reports the results of student evaluations regarding faculty instruction.
# Collects, compiles and secures confidential records and reports.
# Updates and maintains information on the websites for the Planning and Research Department, the Public Information Office and the Office of the President.
# Communicates with appropriate college staff, stakeholders and other community college districts in analysis, compilation and interpretation of data.
# Determines and applies the methods used to conduct research-related reference searches using electronic and manual means.
# Creates and maintains written log for generated data.
# Attends meetings as assigned by the Director of Planning and Research.
# Performs clerical support duties related to the Planning and Research Office and the Office of the President.
# Will utilize integrated software in performing the required duties of the position.
# Performs other related duties as required.
How to apply:
# Applicants must submit the following materials which must be received by Human Resource Services on or before the application deadline,
July 31, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.
# COS Classified Application
# Letter stating your interest in this position and how your education and experience will enable you to perform the Representative Duties listed in the flyer
# Resume
# Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work
# Two (2) recent letters of recommendation addressing pertinent experience or equivalent competencies
Send to:
Susie Griffin
Human Resource Services
Position 3414-cn-03-8
College of the Sequoias
915 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93277
All documents received become the property of the District and will not be returned. Human Resource Services will not copy any of the materials submitted for the applicant.
