Job Description

Job Description

Planning Research Analyst Sr

Job

ID322835

Location

Mesa Community College

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Hiring Salary Range

$68,850.00 - $89,505.00/annually, DOE

Grade

118

Work Schedule

Work schedule varies during the year: August through mid-

May:

Monday - Friday, 8 hour days; mid-May through the end of

July:

Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days.

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people—not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community—we help build it.

We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement

Mesa Community College (MCC), is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 MCCCD colleges. Learn more at mesacc. Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Tfore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at

MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off:

Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time

20 Paid Observed Holidays

Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions

Optional Retirement Plans:

403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)

Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents

Annual Professional Development Funding

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars

Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter

Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

Pre-Retirement Planning Events

Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary

The Planning and Research Analyst Sr. plays a key role in advancing the college's culture of data-informed decision-making. As a key member of the Institutional Effectiveness Office, this position supports analytics, research, planning, and institutional improvement efforts across the college. Reporting to the Director of Planning Research, the Sr. Analyst is a collaborative and solutions-oriented professional who is passionate about transforming data into meaningful insights that support student success and institutional effectiveness.

The Planning and Research Analyst Sr. collects, analyzes, interprets, and presents data through engaging reports, dashboards, visualizations, and research summaries that support informed decision-making across the institution. The Sr. Analyst partners with faculty, staff, and administrators to provide data support, answer research questions, and contribute to institutional initiatives and improvement efforts. This position leads and supports projects related to institutional research, surveys, course evaluations, program review, accreditation, and strategic planning. The Sr. Analyst also contributes to improving processes, documentation, and reporting practices that support collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

Data Analytics 50%: Collects, analyzes, interprets, and reports complex institutional data to support decision-making, planning, assessment, and institutional effectiveness initiatives. Develops and designs reports, dashboards, visualizations, and other data resources for internal and external audiences using tools such as Tableau. Writes SQL queries to extract, transform, and validate data from relational databases. Identifies and resolves data quality, reporting, or process issues and supports the ongoing improvement of institutional data systems and reporting practices. Conducts research and analysis that may support high-visibility or sensitive institutional initiatives.

Research and Evaluation 20%: Conducts applied research, evaluation, and reporting to support institutional effectiveness, student success, and college decision-making initiatives. Collects, analyzes, interprets, and presents quantitative and qualitative data for a variety of institutional research projects and reports, including academic program review. Supports the design, administration, analysis, and reporting of surveys and other feedback instruments, including course evaluations. Assists with research projects and reporting that may involve complex, sensitive, or high-visibility topics related to students, employees, and institutional operations.

College Institutional Effectiveness Support 20%: Collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators to support institutional effectiveness initiatives and promote the effective use of data in decision-making. Assists with the development of benchmarks, dashboards, scorecards, key performance indicators, and other reporting tools. Supports strategic planning, assessment, accreditation, and institutional reporting efforts by responding to data and research needs. Provides expert consultation, technical assistance, presentations, workshops, and training related to institutional data, reporting tools, and research practices. Researches and implements emerging tools, best practices, and process improvements that support institutional effectiveness work.

Process Improvement and Project Coordination 10%: Proactively leads and supports office continuous improvement efforts related to reporting processes, documentation, workflows, and institutional research operations. Creates and maintains documentation, shared templates, and project tracking resources that support collaboration and accountability. Assists with coordinating timelines and deliverables for institutional projects, reports, and compliance activities. Participates in projects and initiatives with college-wide or district-wide impact.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in data analytics, business statistics, educational studies, business administration or directly related field and four years of professional-level experience in research and analysis that includes responsibility for coordinating projects and programs.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

A. A master's degree in data analytics, statistics, data science, computer science, mathematics, economics, social science research, institutional research, higher education, or a related field and/or a related graduate-level analytics or research certification.

B. Experience creating complex dashboards, visualizations, reports, or other analytics products using Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization software.

C. Experience supporting survey administration, data collection, or feedback processes using tools such as Qualtrics or similar software.

D. Experience conducting research, analyzing data, or applying statistical and analytical techniques and research methods to support decision-making, assessment, or reporting.

E. Experience working with relational databases and writing complex SQL queries to extract, transform, validate, or analyze data.

F. Experience managing projects, coordinating timelines, or improving operational processes.

G. Experience working in institutional research or institutional effectiveness offices in a higher education environment. H. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years Special Working Conditions

Required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor