Join the Institutional Research team as a Research Assistant at Tohono O'odham Community College!
TOCC invites applications for a detail-oriented and analytical Research Assistant to support the Office of Institutional Research, which is part of the Office of the President Division. This is a full-time, Non-Exempt position.
Hiring Salary Range: $42,956 - $44,260.
What You Will Do:
As the Research Assistant, you will perform specialized institutional research and analysis duties critical to the College's operations, strategic planning, and decision-making processes.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Perform basic and complex statistical computations and analyses. You'll extract, manipulate, and process data using various resources and prepare a variety of statistical reports on economic and demographic trends that impact the College.
Institutional Research: Conduct studies on internal databases and operational procedures. You will oversee the updating and reporting of various reports and determine standard practices to support college initiatives and studies.
Strategic Alignment: Align analyses with the strategic objectives of the college and provide advice on the implications of results.
External Compliance: Prepare and submit reports addressing external reporting requirements.
Collaboration: Identify and record data critical to the College by reviewing data forms and reports , and collaborate with College faculty and staff to determine data needed for setting priorities and decision-making.
General Duties: Complete reports based on compiled information and perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
What You Will Bring:
You'll need a strong foundation in research methods, statistics, and data management to succeed in this role.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in statistics, educational research, or a closely related field , combined with two to three years of institutional research, assessment, or related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Skills & Knowledge:
A strong understanding of research design, evaluation methods, and principles of assessment and measurement.
Expertise in statistical and mathematical methods, along with database management, data extraction, and transformation.
Proficiency in creating and maintaining databases, performing complex statistical calculations , and skilled in formatting and generating comprehensive reports.
The ability to design research studies and evaluation models.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Licensing: Must possess a valid state Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to speak and understand the O’odham language.
Knowledge and understanding of the history and contemporary issues facing Native peoples.
Work Environment & Schedule:
Schedule: Typical work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Work Conditions: The work is sedentary, involving sitting most of the time. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions, typical of an office or administrative setting.
Physical Demands: Requires close visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. The physical activity is primarily limited to fingering (typing), talking, and hearing.
How to apply:
We prefer that you apply for a job with us online, but we also accept paper applications. You can find the application on our website at www.tocc.edu. If you decide to mail in your application, you must include the following:
If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must include a copy of your certification or enrollment card. If you are claiming Veteran Preference, you must include a copy of your DD214 form.
Please mail your completed application to:
TOHONO O’ODHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES
P.O. BOX 3129, SELLS, AZ 85634