Job Posting: Research Data Specialist II

Board of Governors, California Community Colleges

JC-219273
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Research Data Specialist II
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

$6,213.00 - $7,777.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 11/2/2020

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor, the Research Data Specialist (RDS) II supports the design and analysis of research assignments and projects with varying levels of complexity, including, but not limited to policy and literature reviews as well as the organization and analysis needed to support annual reporting of statewide accountability and institutional effectiveness measures for the California Community Colleges. The RDS II acts as a senior analyst and primary resource of student and institutional data and information around student access, success, completion, post-completion outcomes, and other relevant system outcomes or operations.

 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Work in a climate-controlled, open office environment under artificial lighting.

Ability to work from home, as needed.

Exposure to computer screens and other basic office equipment.

Periodic overnight travel may be required.

Periodic public speaking is required. 

Ability to telework during the COVID pandemic

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-219273
Position #(s):
364-700-5758-002
364-700-5758-001
Working Title:
Research Data Specialist II
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
$6,213.00 - $7,777.00 A

Salaries do not reflect recent changes necessitated by the unanticipated budget shortfalls arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.  

 
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8am - 5pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Research and Data Analytics Unit is responsible for the development, implementation, and support of various public-facing and internal facing efforts to provide research and data; the evaluation of programs and policies that identify practices to increase student success; and the response to internal and external ad hoc and programmatic requests for information. The unit is responsible for understanding traditional and non-traditional student pathways within and across colleges (and districts), analyzes and compares progress and completion of various student populations, and identifies factors that contribute to improving student success, institutional performance, and meeting statewide goals. 


 
Department Website: http://www.cccco.edu

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) provides detailed information about your experiences and allows the hiring manger to better assess your qualifications for this position. The SOQ demonstrates your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ should be typed in 12 pt. Arial font and no more than 2 pages.Your name and "Statement of Qualifications" must be at the top of each page. 

SOQ Questions:

  1. Please describe why your knowledge and experience make you qualified for this position.
  2. What data are most relevant to evaluate the performance effects of the global pandemic on college and system performance, and why?

     3. Discuss your understanding of three research or data-related questions or needs that will be critical to address in the next five years in the California Community Colleges (not including answers in number 2 above)


Please do NOT add any confidential information to your application or supporting documentation such as:  social security number, date of birth, disability information, LEAP status, examination scores, pictures, etc.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/2/2020

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Board of Governors, California Community Colleges
Attn: Human Resources
1102 Q Street, #4400
Sacramento, CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Human Resources
1102 Q Street, #4400
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) provides detailed information about your experiences and allows the hiring manger to better assess your qualifications for this position. The SOQ demonstrates your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. 

    Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for specific SOQ requirements.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  1. Experience conveying quantitative and qualitative research findings in oral, written, tabular, graphical, and other visual formats.
  2. Coursework in quantitative methods for use in social science or educational research.
  3. Demonstrated skills in creating, combining, analyzing and presenting data using SQL, SAS, R or other programming languages and statistical packages.
  4. Knowledge of research and planning issues relevant to postsecondary institutions.
  5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with moderate direction.
  6. Attention to detail and experience with project management, including documentation of methodological decision-making and work-flow processes.

     7. Direct experience with or documented use of California Community Colleges data  systems and uses, either at the college, district, or system level.


Benefits

Please see the California Department of Human Resources benefits website: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx for further information.

 

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.cccco.edu
Human Resources Contact:
Kirsten Leeper
(916) 323-0163
kleeper@cccco.edu

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Tiffany Argento
(916) 445-7911
targento@cccco.edu
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

List eligibility for this classification can be obtained by taking the exam for Research Data Specialist II, link found here: 

https://calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/8PB40.PDF

Applications submitted without a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and resume will be considered not interested in this position.  Applications without a clearly identified SOQ or a SOQ that does not address the topics requested will be considered not interested in this position.  Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ.

SALARY NOTE:  Salaries do not reflect recent changes necessitated by the unanticipated budget shortfalls arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Information for actual reductions of salaries is available in the Human Resources Manual, Section 2113, Personal Leave Program (PLP) at http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113. Please refer to the section for Service Employees International Union (SEIU) – Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20 and 21


Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

Applications will not be accepted via fax or email.

All methods of appointment will be considered.

 

Education Verification

When you are applying for a classification with an educational requirement that you are basing your eligibility on, you MUST provide a copy of your degree or transcripts as proof of meeting the education requirement from the classification specification (link on the right side of the screen under "Additional Documentation"). Example: if you are applying for Staff Services Analyst based on your Bachelor's degree, you must attach a copy of your degree or transcript showing the degree you obtained. Applicants who fail to provide this information may be disqualified.

Please do NOT add any confidential information to your application or supporting documentation such as:  social security number, date of birth, disability information, LEAP status, examination scores, pictures, etc.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.