Job Title: SENIOR STATISTICAL RESEARCH ANALYST - San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX

Deadline Date: November 30, 2009

Starting Date: January 2009

Institution: Now in its 46th session, San Jacinto College is a public community college in Harris County, Texas, serving a district defined by the combined areas of these independent school districts: Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, Pasadena, Sheldon and Clear Creek. San Jacinto College serves over 27,000 credit students in various academic and technical education programs. For more information, please visit our Web site.

Job Duties:
- Perform complex statistical computations and analyses, align the analysis with the strategic objectives of the SJCD, and transform the results of the data analyses into information and knowledge that assist with decision-making or actions taken by the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Deans and the Board of Regents.
- Write, edit, debug, and finalize SAS programs for use in data extraction, data manipulation, and data processing in order to facilitate statistical analyses using parameter driven methods.
- Develop statistical decision models that predict outcomes based on different levels of input variables.
- Develop advanced regression models to predict student outcomes, including, but not limited to retention, persistence, productive grade, and graduation rates.
- Develop time series models for predicting population growth in the SJC service area, enrollment forecasting, and demographic characteristics.
- Assist in collecting and interpreting data for use by the College-wide community involved in the planning, policy formation, decision-making, assessment and administration of the college.
- Prepare and coordinate preparation of detailed enrollment reports, faculty workloads, graduation rates and retention rates for the strategic leadership team used for informed decision-making each term.
- Provide institutional research support to Institutional Outcomes Committees, SACS compliance, QEP Project, and IPEDS compliance.
- Leads data collection and report writing for Institutional Outcomes performance measures which are used for College-wide strategic planning.
- Preparing data reports using data from Banner, the data warehouse, and other sources.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests from within the College for data from existing resources or from external data sources.
- Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in data collection for open record requests.
- Assist the Survey Research Analyst and Senior Research Analyst in preparation of core enrollment reports.
- Assist all others in the aSPIRE office in proof-reading and improving formats of reports.
- Provide interpretive assistance to users of research data.

Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, accounting, or related quantitative field with three years experience in higher education institutional research necessary. Advanced knowledge in SAS programming. Proficiency in database management required. Minimum of three years working with statistical procedures and research methods required. Three years creating, maintaining, and manipulation of large data files required. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and be able to accurately execute objectives is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Must display keen ability to think critically: conceptualize, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and reach conclusions to ensure clear and concise preparation of reports. Must be able to exercise independent judgment and perform complicated and detailed tasks in a timely manner with a minimum of supervision. Knowledge of institutional research methodology needs assessment, strategic planning, data collection, and quantitative analyses. Analytical and numerical skills needed to perform the required task. Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint. Requires the ability to use SAS at an intermediate or expert level. Able to export/import large quantities of data for requests and/or analyses and present and format data in a user-friendly manner, such as tables, graphs, etc. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be comfortable in communicating and presenting data. Advanced MS Excel skills in formatting data for tables and graphs. Able to prepare written descriptions of the data to enable users to locate, understand, and use relevant portions of reports. Ability to work with report users to ensure the reports are appropriate for their needs. Able to prioritize projects and tasks efficiently, use good organizational skills, and different processes to keep track of complex tasks. Be able to set priorities and meet deadlines in a multitasking, fast-paced environment. Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the College from support personnel to the highest levels of the administration. Ability to provide outstanding customer service to all levels of the organization.

Salary/Benefits: Benefits for eligible full-time employees:
--Medical and Dental insurance
--Life Insurance at twice the annual salary rounded to the nearest $1,000 with a maximum of $400,000
--Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
--Long Term Disability insurance that pays 60% of salary to age 65

In addition, employees may, at their option, elect dependent medical and dental insurance. The college will pay toward dependent coverage at rates authorized by the board. The employee is responsible for the remaining premium.

Currently, employees may enroll in one medical plan - HealthSelect of Texas, a preferred provider organization, allowing the member to select a physician of their choice or a primary care provider. Most employees will have a ninety-day waiting period before benefits become effective.

To Apply: For more information and to apply for this position visit our Jobs Web site.

EEO/AA: San Jacinto College is committed to the goals of equal employment opportunity and to welcoming diversity in our workforce.