POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Institutional Research Assistant
Non-Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Classified
C
JOB SUMMARY: Provide support and assist with the coordination of activities related to
Institutional Research and Strategic Planning, with a special emphasis on student evaluation of
faculty projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assists in development and analyses of research material to staff and
clients in support of college planning, resource allocations and decisionmaking processes.
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
30%
2. Use specialized software and equipment to design instruments for data
collection; assists with statistical analyses and interpretation of data.
25%
3. Assists in the design of instruments for data collection; assists in the
conduct of feasibility studies and surveys.
20%
4. Provide technical guidance and assistance to Institutional Research &
Strategic Planning staff for up-dated hardware and software; advise
supervisor regarding procurement requirement and initiate purchases.
15%
5. Manage assigned equipment and software; ensure adequate materials are
on hand, identify appropriate vendors and suppliers.
10%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Director, Institutional Research & Strategic Planning.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Associate’s degree
EXPERIENCE: Two years
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Skills/Abilities: Ability to plan effectively and work under strict deadlines; ability to
perform under minimal supervision, be responsible and plan ahead for departmental
purchases.
2. Equipment Used: Personal Computer, fax, telephone, copier, and other equipment
associated with an office environment.
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3. Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties require little physical effort in work with light (up to 10lbs), easy to handle
materials. Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due
to long periods of standing, sitting, and/or repetitive motion.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in order to communicate with fellow workers,
supervisors, and other members of the organization to request or transmit information,
ask questions, get clarification, and exercise tact.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with occasional
distractions such as noise, interruptions, or congested work areas with exposure to some
disagreeable elements.
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