Antelope Valley College
Overview
Under the general direction of the Director of Institutional Research and Planning, the position performs higher level institutional research and evaluation duties. Independently performs assigned research duties related to assessment, evaluation, accountability, and institutional effectiveness. Assists the Director in managing office workload priorities.
Responsibilities
Independently performs research and evaluation duties related to institutional planning and research projects, including, but not limited to, State-mandated programs and activities.
Designs and performs research and evaluation of District accreditation, accountability, and other institutional research and planning projects, as well as a variety of other research projects to address internal and external issues as assigned.
Assists the Director with Research Office projects relating to institutional effectiveness, collecting data pertaining to continual improvement of institutional effectiveness.
Independently designs higher level research studies including data collection, data summarization and statistical analysis as needed to meet non-routine project requests.
Provides data analysis and other supporting information to District personnel and State agencies to fulfill compliance regulations and requirements and to assure institutional effectiveness.
Analyzes a variety of performance/productivity data such as, but not limited to, faculty workload, FTE, and student outcomes. Prepares reports and projections to support decisions on workload, student success, Facilities Master Plan, impact, etc.
Participates in preparation of reports and analysis of primary institutional, local, state, and national demographics, economic trends, and other data to be used in research projects, reports, educational planning, and development.
Prepares data related to community characteristics for student equity reports, grants, and other related projects and initiatives.
Identifies and extracts (queries) a variety of requested data, validates and codes data in preparation for analysis; data sources include but are not limited to district student information systems, California Community College Chancellor’s Office Management Information System, California Employment Development Department, US Census Bureau, etc.
Analyzes data and reports results on a variety of topics, including but not limited to appropriateness of prerequisite/co-requisite courses, effectiveness of college programs and activities intended to improve student equity, student engagement, enrollment management and trends, accreditation and accountability, and effectiveness of other college programs.
Creates and maintains project documentation needed to replicate research projects. Assists with dashboards and portals to extract, collect, merge, analyze, and report on data and information related to academic programs, curriculum, enrollment management, student demographics, student success and other relevant data.
Provides survey support, including survey design, extraction of student data in preparation for survey administration, campus-wide survey administration, data analysis, and report writing for dissemination and interpretation of results.
Ensures data integrity by working with staff on campus for data validation and data procurement. Assists with creating dashboards for publication on the website and server to meet the data demands for College operational and strategic decision making. Reviews dashboards and reports for data integrity and accuracy.
Trains other Research Office staff in projects, software tools, etc., as needed.
Exercises project responsibility from conceptual design and problem definition through data gathering, analysis, interpretation and findings; prepares research and statistical findings in appropriate graphic, tabular, written and oral formats for use by varying audiences.
Remains informed of state and federal legislative actions that have implications for research and evaluation at the community college, regional, state, and national level; examines data and trends to determine possible impact on the college and populations it serves.
Communicates with appropriate College staff, stakeholders and other community college districts in analysis, compilation, and interpretation of data.
Assist the Director in responding to research questions and presenting results. Assists the Director in the dissemination and presentation of research findings to the campus including at meetings as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, economics or social/educational research, educational administration, business administration, or other research related specializations, AND two years increasingly responsible experience involving related research and analysis activities and projects.
OR
Associate’s degree in statistics, mathematics, economics or social/educational research, educational administration, business administration, or other research related specializations, AND four years increasingly responsible experience involving related research and analysis activities and projects.
Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of:
Standard and advanced statistical procedures related to sampling, correlation analysis, parametric and non-parametric statistics, projections and other quantitative measures applied to education, social and program research and evaluation; SQL querying, data warehousing, data visualization and dashboard development; regression techniques; research design for original data collection and analysis; software tools for data management and analysis; APA formatting; survey design; and related policies and procedures.
Ability to:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships; design and implement complex studies; work independently or in teams; perform extensive technical research and evaluation; interpret findings and provide recommendations; design database structures and forms; develop and maintain applications, dashboards and data entry forms; present information clearly; ensure data integrity; follow guidelines to utilize accurate statistical procedures; create and maintain research documentation; conduct meetings and interviews necessary for data collection; exercise judgment and problem solve; communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Work Information Work Direction, Lead and Supervisory Responsibilities:
Provides work direction to student and hourly workers as required.
Contacts:
Faculty, staff, administrators, students and the general public.
Physical Abilities:
Seeing to read and analyze statistical data; sitting for extended periods; hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations; dexterity for computer use.
Working Conditions:
Office environment. May be exposed to extended periods of computer monitor viewing.
Application Process Supplemental information: It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date to continue in the application process. Separate complete packages are required for each position. Submit all documents requested for the package to be considered complete.
Application
Current resume
Letter of Intent (Cover Letter)
Copy of Transcripts of all degrees and Supplemental Coursework
Notes:
All out-of-country transcripts must be evaluated; NACES evaluations are acceptable. Applicants may be required to pass an examination. Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews will not be reimbursed.
Deadline:
November 3, 2025. Applications with incomplete information or missing documents will not be considered.
Visa:
AVC does not sponsor employment visas, participate in E-Verify, or complete STEM OPT or other F-1 visa programs.
Accommodations:
For accommodation inquiries related to the application process under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the People, Culture and Talent (HR) department at (661) 722-6311.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AVC is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in employment as required by law. For more information, visit avc.edu.
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Under the general direction of the Director of Institutional Research and Planning, the position performs higher level institutional research and evaluation duties. Independently performs assigned research duties related to assessment, evaluation, accountability, and institutional effectiveness. Assists the Director in managing office workload priorities.
Responsibilities
Independently performs research and evaluation duties related to institutional planning and research projects, including, but not limited to, State-mandated programs and activities.
Designs and performs research and evaluation of District accreditation, accountability, and other institutional research and planning projects, as well as a variety of other research projects to address internal and external issues as assigned.
Assists the Director with Research Office projects relating to institutional effectiveness, collecting data pertaining to continual improvement of institutional effectiveness.
Independently designs higher level research studies including data collection, data summarization and statistical analysis as needed to meet non-routine project requests.
Provides data analysis and other supporting information to District personnel and State agencies to fulfill compliance regulations and requirements and to assure institutional effectiveness.
Analyzes a variety of performance/productivity data such as, but not limited to, faculty workload, FTE, and student outcomes. Prepares reports and projections to support decisions on workload, student success, Facilities Master Plan, impact, etc.
Participates in preparation of reports and analysis of primary institutional, local, state, and national demographics, economic trends, and other data to be used in research projects, reports, educational planning, and development.
Prepares data related to community characteristics for student equity reports, grants, and other related projects and initiatives.
Identifies and extracts (queries) a variety of requested data, validates and codes data in preparation for analysis; data sources include but are not limited to district student information systems, California Community College Chancellor’s Office Management Information System, California Employment Development Department, US Census Bureau, etc.
Analyzes data and reports results on a variety of topics, including but not limited to appropriateness of prerequisite/co-requisite courses, effectiveness of college programs and activities intended to improve student equity, student engagement, enrollment management and trends, accreditation and accountability, and effectiveness of other college programs.
Creates and maintains project documentation needed to replicate research projects. Assists with dashboards and portals to extract, collect, merge, analyze, and report on data and information related to academic programs, curriculum, enrollment management, student demographics, student success and other relevant data.
Provides survey support, including survey design, extraction of student data in preparation for survey administration, campus-wide survey administration, data analysis, and report writing for dissemination and interpretation of results.
Ensures data integrity by working with staff on campus for data validation and data procurement. Assists with creating dashboards for publication on the website and server to meet the data demands for College operational and strategic decision making. Reviews dashboards and reports for data integrity and accuracy.
Trains other Research Office staff in projects, software tools, etc., as needed.
Exercises project responsibility from conceptual design and problem definition through data gathering, analysis, interpretation and findings; prepares research and statistical findings in appropriate graphic, tabular, written and oral formats for use by varying audiences.
Remains informed of state and federal legislative actions that have implications for research and evaluation at the community college, regional, state, and national level; examines data and trends to determine possible impact on the college and populations it serves.
Communicates with appropriate College staff, stakeholders and other community college districts in analysis, compilation, and interpretation of data.
Assist the Director in responding to research questions and presenting results. Assists the Director in the dissemination and presentation of research findings to the campus including at meetings as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, economics or social/educational research, educational administration, business administration, or other research related specializations, AND two years increasingly responsible experience involving related research and analysis activities and projects.
OR
Associate’s degree in statistics, mathematics, economics or social/educational research, educational administration, business administration, or other research related specializations, AND four years increasingly responsible experience involving related research and analysis activities and projects.
Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of:
Standard and advanced statistical procedures related to sampling, correlation analysis, parametric and non-parametric statistics, projections and other quantitative measures applied to education, social and program research and evaluation; SQL querying, data warehousing, data visualization and dashboard development; regression techniques; research design for original data collection and analysis; software tools for data management and analysis; APA formatting; survey design; and related policies and procedures.
Ability to:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships; design and implement complex studies; work independently or in teams; perform extensive technical research and evaluation; interpret findings and provide recommendations; design database structures and forms; develop and maintain applications, dashboards and data entry forms; present information clearly; ensure data integrity; follow guidelines to utilize accurate statistical procedures; create and maintain research documentation; conduct meetings and interviews necessary for data collection; exercise judgment and problem solve; communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Work Information Work Direction, Lead and Supervisory Responsibilities:
Provides work direction to student and hourly workers as required.
Contacts:
Faculty, staff, administrators, students and the general public.
Physical Abilities:
Seeing to read and analyze statistical data; sitting for extended periods; hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations; dexterity for computer use.
Working Conditions:
Office environment. May be exposed to extended periods of computer monitor viewing.
Application Process Supplemental information: It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date to continue in the application process. Separate complete packages are required for each position. Submit all documents requested for the package to be considered complete.
Application
Current resume
Letter of Intent (Cover Letter)
Copy of Transcripts of all degrees and Supplemental Coursework
Notes:
All out-of-country transcripts must be evaluated; NACES evaluations are acceptable. Applicants may be required to pass an examination. Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews will not be reimbursed.
Deadline:
November 3, 2025. Applications with incomplete information or missing documents will not be considered.
Visa:
AVC does not sponsor employment visas, participate in E-Verify, or complete STEM OPT or other F-1 visa programs.
Accommodations:
For accommodation inquiries related to the application process under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the People, Culture and Talent (HR) department at (661) 722-6311.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AVC is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in employment as required by law. For more information, visit avc.edu.
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