The Adult Basic Education (ABECC) Research Analyst 1 is responsible for coordinating and monitoring various research and data projects and initiatives supporting Adult Basic Education. Performs day-to-day management of research activities. Creates interactive reports. Evaluates, analyzes, and determines the most appropriate visualization tools to deliver reports in line with the clients' requirements
The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.
Continued employment in the position is contingent upon continued funding through designated external sources. (Download PDF reader) This grant is set to expire on 06/30/2028.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Designs and implements research protocols. Retrieves data, provides data analyses and prepares analytical reports
- Develops and analyzes non-statistical and statistical data; interprets results of statistical analyses and prepares reports for occupational programs, enrollments, and student characteristics, and completes other reports as assigned
- Leads and completes data projects within allotted timelines and requirements, using tools and techniques such as: Excel-based analysis and reporting tools, Python for data processing, data visualization platforms (Power BI or Tableau), and working with structured datasets
- Ensures data accuracy and consistency by applying basic math and logical validation checks while confirming reports comply with research policies, procedures, laws, and College regulations
- Prepares and reconciles data for internal and external reporting
- Assembles and distributes a variety of department or college specific data, information, forms, and records as requested
- Ensures programming and coding requirements are met and correct sources are used when retrieving data
- Creates interactive reports and visualizations that maximize data efficiency and use across college areas while ensuring outputs are tailored to the target audience within requester-defined parameters
- Provides support to Directors and the AVC in the preparation and analysis of sensitive data reports, as needed
- Communicates data and reporting insights clearly and effectively while collaborating with coworkers, supervisors, students, and the public
- Demonstrates awareness of different perspectives and works effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds to understand and respond to stakeholder needs
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor