TITLE:
EXTENDED
Program Research Assistant
CASSRD Program Research Assistant
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional Support
B
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the College Access and Student Success: Research and Data
(CASSRD) Committee with all aspects of planning, design and implementation of program activities and objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25% 1.
Coordinate contact with technical staff from the independent school districts,
EPCC and UTEP and collect information on their data systems.
2.
Create a system for organizing system documentation shared by the districts, including a dictionary of data elements and data codes.
3.
Collect, record, organize and categorize research materials; and maintain databases, records, and reports for dissemination with internal and external parties.
4.
Assist in the development of technical materials, including written and oral reports, workshops and/or presentations for CCASSDR.
5.
Handle administrative aspects of Committee meetings.
6.
Other duties as assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Vice President of Instruction
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide work direction to assigned staff.
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree with some coursework in education or social science research. and coursework or work experience with data systems.
EXPERIENCE: One year relevant work experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: Must have a valid driver’s license.
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SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities : Basic knowledge of statistical practices and procedures. Basic knowledge or familiarity with data systems, including system design and documentation. Ability to collect information, identify relevant facts, and derive logical conclusions; knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods; ability to produce professional reports that effectively communicate ideas; ability to work effectively with other employees to accomplish organizational goals; ability to work effectively without undue instruction or supervision; and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal computer, scanners, printers, and similar equipment associated with a general office environment.
3.
Software Used: PowerPoint, Excel and word processing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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POSITION TITLE:
CASSRD Program Research Assistant
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
X
X
X
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(nonweather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
VISION DEMANDS:
None
X
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
X
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
X
1/3 to 2/3
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1/3 to 2/3
X
Over 2/3
Over 2/3
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NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature Date
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