Weekly Work Hours
40Compensation Range
Staff Range N05 SalarySalary Minimum
$54,537.00 AnnuallyFLSA
United States of America (Exempt)Position Type
StaffPosition Summary
The Survey Research Analyst will contribute to original research projects at the Research Institute to support student access, success, and satisfaction; graduate satisfaction and success; institutional climate; and satisfaction among external stakeholders. The Survey Research Analyst will collaborate the Executive Director and the team members of the Research Institute to design and execute projects in survey design, collection, and analysis. The Analyst will also complete qualitative research by leading interviews and focus groups, collecting and transcribing data, and creating analysis for publication. The incumbent will conduct background research and support the construction or selection of qualitative and quantitative protocols and instruments for current and future projects. The Survey Research Analyst will conduct analysis and translate findings for inclusion in publications through multiple channels and for supporting internal and external stakeholder decisions and actions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and execute projects in survey design, collection, and analysis.
Contributes to the construction and administration of surveys and other quantitative instruments that meet requirements for validity and reliability.
Write qualitative research protocols, complete research by leading interviews and focus groups, collecting and transcribing data, and creating analysis for publication.
Conducts background research – literature reviews, exploratory data analysis, subject expert interviews, e.g. – to inform the design of original research.
Collaborates with team members and internal and external stakeholders to design and carry out original research projects in areas such as student access and success, student satisfaction, program need, transfer success, graduate satisfaction and employment, and employer satisfaction.
Applies research findings to support decision-making processes and change initiatives.
Analyzes qualitative and quantitative data generated by background research and outputs of original research.
Participates in the authorship of reports of research findings to be disseminated to internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of driving action and informing policy.
Completes required Dallas College professional development training per academic year.
Performs other job duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Expertise in survey design and other quantitative instrument construction and administration techniques, and analysis to create a valid and reliable results.
Expertise in qualitative research design, collection and analysis
Experience in technical writing for publication
Experience with statistical analysis software
Experience with qualitative analysis software
Experience supporting the production of research reports for a variety of purposes and stakeholder audiences.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders through multiple channels.
Physical Requirements
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social science or education with coursework in statistics, research design in quantitative and qualitative methodology or related discipline.
Master’s degree preferred.
Official transcripts required.
Three (3) years of experience working with survey design, collection, and analysis, as well as qualitative research methods, collection and analysis in higher education.
Expertise in quantitative or qualitative research methods and data analysis.
Must have valid driver’s license.
Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
***Will be subject to a criminal background. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint test.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.
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