Research Analyst

Position Summary

The Research Analyst provides analytical and reporting support to the Planning, Research and Institutional Assessment (PRIA) Office. Under the general supervision of the Manager of External Reporting, this position supports the completion of internal and external reports and surveys and serves as a subject matter expert in advanced statistical analysis. Responsibilities include extracting, managing, and analyzing data from systems such as student information systems, enterprise resource planning platforms, and external sources such as the National Student Clearinghouse. A key focus of this position is delivering in-depth analytical and data expertise while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and internal reporting requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Complete federal, state, and MACC reports and surveys for the college in compliance with mandated deadlines, including IPEDS, MHEC, and Richmond Fed Survey of Community College Outcomes. Use relevant and appropriate research methods to ensure data accuracy and quality. Prepare and conduct annual data submission to the Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) to help the PRIA Office better track student progress and outcomes.

Collaborate with the Manager of External Reporting to manage internal data requests received by the PRIA Office. Manage data analysis for offices across the campus such as Admissions Office, Strategic Communications, and Financial Aid. Coordinate the gathering and verifying of institutional data including internal reporting needs.

In collaboration with the senior data visualization analyst, generate data tables and graphs for PRIA Research Briefs and other publications, and retrieve data from PAR, CCSSE, and other related sources.

Analyze and maintain data regarding online programs at AACC. Provide stakeholders with information on online program enrollments, graduations, and success metrics.

Using the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) to track dually enrolled students before and after high school graduation. Provide college stakeholders as well as AACPS contacts with relevant student enrollment and success data.

Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by AVP and/or the Manager of External Reporting.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree Minimum of two years of experience. Ability to gather, compile, and analyze research data in a variety of formats. Experience working with large data sets required, including building queries as well as creating and merging reports from multiple systems. Strong computer skills, including considerable experience with statistical analysis software, are required. Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex analysis to a non-technical audience. Experience in developing and making presentations. Strong problem-solving skills with ability to: respond to information requests quickly and on short notice; work effectively, both independently and within a team environment; work in a fast-paced environment with attention to details and deadlines; and maintain state-of-the-art technical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in an integrated relational database environment. Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation. While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position. Pay dates occur on the 7th and 22nd of each month. If those dates fall on a weekend, the pay date occurs on the Friday prior to the 7th and 22nd. As an employee of the college, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.