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Analyst 2: Research

Pima Community College

Tuscon, Arizona

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SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Intelligence Software, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Data Cleaning, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Educational Administration, Higher Education, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Microsoft Access Database, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Qualitative Analysis, Quality Management, Quantitative Analysis, Quest Software TOAD, R Programming Language, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Resource Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Statistics, Strategic Analysis, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Tuscon, Arizona
POSTED
Today
The Research Analyst 2 supports the Office of Strategy, Analytics and Research by conducting applied research, managing research projects, and analyzing institutional data to support planning, assessment, accreditation, and decision-making across the College. The position collaborates with departments college-wide to collect, extract, analyze, and report data related to enrollment, student success, institutional performance, and other key metrics. Responsibilities include conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, developing interactive dashboards and data visualizations, preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders, and presenting findings in a clear and actionable manner. The Research Analyst 2 evaluates and applies appropriate research methodologies, reporting tools, and visualization techniques to meet stakeholder needs while ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with applicable policies and reporting requirements.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.

  • Manages institutional research projects within designated timelines and specifications.
  • Extracts, cleans and transforms data from warehouse and enterprise systems using languages/tools
    such as SQL, Toad, MS Access, R, or Python
  • Conducts descriptive and inferential statistical analyses and prepare reports to support institutional
    planning, and decision making
  • Designs and executes applied research projects to support institutional effectiveness and strategic
    goals. Supports the development and interpretation of research findings in response to institutional
    inquiries.
  • Develops ad hoc queries and processes to fulfill data requests from internal stakeholders. Responds
    to internal and external inquiries related to enrollment, graduation rates, and other institutional
    metrics.
  • Design and develop efficient, rapid response data pull processes to meet the immediate data needs
    of various units of the College. Prepares federal and state-mandated reports in accordance with
    reporting requirements.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable laws, College policies, and research protocols in all research
    activities. Maintains adherence to established research policies, procedures, and best practices
  • Verifies the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data used in analyses and reports, working closely
    with institutional analytics colleagues, IT, academic departments, and administrative offices to
    maintain data quality and alignment across systems.
  • Creates, maintains, and delivers comprehensive reports, interactive dashboards, automated reports,
    and data visualizations using business intelligence and reporting tools, tailoring information to diverse
    audiences including College leadership, administrators, committees, and external agencies.
  • Synthesizes and presents complex data, research findings, and institutional metrics to diverse
    audiences, using strong written, verbal, and presentation skills to support understanding and informed
    decision-making.
  • Develops and maintains predictive or trend analyses related to enrollment, retention, student
    success, and resource allocation
  • Conducts and administers college-wide and external surveys, and assist with the course evaluation
    process
  • Represents the College in external meetings and collaborates with institutional research professionals
    at other institutions on shared initiatives.
  • Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.


  • Bachelor's degree in statistics, data science, computer science, or a related field and
  • Three (3) to Five (5) years of direct work experience with research and statistical methodology using applicable computer programs


Preferred:

  • Five years plus (5+) years of direct work experience with research and statistical methodology using
    applicable computer programs preferred.
  • Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer science in or a closely related field of study
    preferred.
  • Institutional research, data analytics, or administrative experience in higher education settings preferred.
Or
  • An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform
    the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.


  • Professional experience designing and conducting advanced statistical research studies beyond
    academic coursework, internships, graduate assistantships, or practicum experiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate quantitative and qualitative data

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