Job Title: EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSESSMENT ANALYST - Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA

Deadline Date: November 17, 2009

Starting Date: ASAP

Institution: Mt. San Antonio College

Job Duties: EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSESSMENT ANALYST

Research & Institutional Effectiveness Department
100% time, 12 month term
Current hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
4:00 PM, November 17, 2009

SALARY:
Range A-107, Steps 1 - 6, $4,842 - $6,180. Initial salary placement, Step 1.
Under the direction of the Director of Research and Institutional Effectiveness, provides specialized assistance related to the integration of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) assessment into instructional improvement, institutional evaluation systems, and College planning and management; creates a common format for planning and reporting and collaborates with the Information Technology department for the purpose of monitoring assessment data; assists the College in the assessment of SLO by assisting with assessment training to faculty, staff, and management.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
--Provides specialized assistance related to the integration of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) assessment into instructional improvement, institutional evaluation systems, and College planning and management; presents assessment options to departments, programs, and support units.
--Collaborates with the Research Office and IT and provides technical direction into the creation of SLO components in the existing College-wide system; utilizes the system for monitoring and tracking SLO assessment data; develops and maintains complex computer databases related to student cohort tracking.
--Assists on training in the assessment of SLO to College faculty, managers, and staff; provides training to personnel concerning data collection and accountability policies, procedures, and techniques; organizes and conducts staff in-services; assists SLO facilitators and Professional and Organizational Development to produce staff development activities.
--Works collaboratively with instructional divisions and faculty, administrative units, and staff to design and conduct educational research developed to improve teaching and learning in the classroom and support services; disseminates results as appropriate.
--Presents assessment options for assessing institutional outcomes; examines and assures the efficacy of assessment tools; recommends appropriate assessment tools.
--Assists administrators in the coordination, preparation, distribution, collection and scoring of numerous State-mandated, organizational and special tests.
--Maintains and troubleshoots assigned databases; resolves system errors and malfunctions; arranges for repairs and refers complex problems and malfunctions to appropriate personnel or outside agency.
--Assists in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files related to research and data collection findings and results; monitors data integrity; produces a documentation index for the Mt. SAC accreditation self study; composes documents concerning information analysis results for distribution to the public; presents data and information to a variety of audiences for policy and decision-making.
--Leads in the creation of a common format for planning and reporting outcomes.
--Evaluates the implementation of SLO assessments and their effectiveness.
--Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
--Principles and practices of data research, processing and analysis
--Research principles and methods
--Student Learning Outcomes assessment
--Methods and procedures of statistical research and analysis
--Oral and written communication skills
--Operation of personal computers with various software applications designed to perform statistical functions, spreadsheet, relational database, word processing and desktop publishing
--Principles, practices, and techniques of data base structures and computer programming
--Excellent presentation and training skills
--Principles, methods, and procedures of operating computers and peripheral equipment
--Record retrieval and storage systems
--Basic curriculum and accreditation processes
--Strong analytical skills
--Strong problem solving skills
--Strong organizational skills
--Laws and regulations related to mandated State and federal reporting
--Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
--Technical aspects of field of specialty

Ability to:
--Perform specialized support duties in support of organizational student assessment programs and activities
--Coordinate teams of faculty and provide training to personnel concerning data collection and accountability policies, procedures, and techniques
--Work independently with little direction
--Interpret and apply laws, codes, rules, and regulations related to testing programs
--Operate a variety of office equipment including computer equipment
--Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
--Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
--Develop and meet schedules and timelines
--Complete work with many interruptions

Experience and Education:
Any combination equivalent to:
--A Bachelor’s degree with educational background in statistics, computer science, and educational program delivery including Student Learning Outcomes and two years of increasingly responsible experience involving related research and analysis activities and projects.
--Training and presentation experience desirable.

Salary/Benefits: College contributes $9,261 toward annual premium for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Lifetime medical benefits are provided for eligible retirees.

To Apply: A Mt. San Antonio College online application must be submitted and the process completed online at http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu by no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 17, 2009. A cover letter, résumé, transcripts (official or unofficial) showing evidence of degree awarded/conferred, and two letters of recommendation are required and must be submitted online. One example document that demonstrates research capabilities is required and must also be submitted online. It could be a research report, presentation, guidebook, etc.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the closing date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College property will not be returned and will not be copied. Please visit our Employment Web site to complete and submit your application for this position.

Assistance with the online application process is available through the Office of Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399 or call us at (909) 594-5611, ext. 4225. All required information must be submitted on-line. PAPER APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED.

PLEASE NOTE: A confirmation number will be assigned online if your application packet has been successfully submitted.

EEO/AA: EOE