Research Analyst (Planning & Development) - Moreno Valley College

Research Analyst (Planning & Development) - Moreno Valley College How to

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Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. 05/27/2026

Position Title:

Research Analyst (Planning & Development) - Moreno Valley College Job listing number

Department:

Planning & Development (M)

Position Type:

Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)

Student Position Type Student Employment Location/Department College/Campus:

Moreno Valley Physical location of the position:

Moreno Valley If off-site, please specify location.

Employment Type:

Full-Time If Part-Time, indicate the number of hours per week

Position Length:

12-month

Salary Range:

Grade P Salary Amount:

$7,866 - $9,579

Salary Type:

Monthly Is this position categorically (grant) funded?

No If categorically (grant) funded, date funded through:

Department Specific Needs:

None Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION

Provides professional support to institutional research efforts through statistical and related methods to provide data that facilitates evidence-based decision making; areas of responsibility include data support to grants, instructional practices, equity research and evaluation, and decision support for planning initiatives and institutional projects designed to increase student achievement and equitable outcomes; designs, develops, and distributes survey instruments and questionnaires, analyzes results, and prepares reports for dissemination of findings; and develops, summarizes, and maintains reports, records, and files.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned area supervisor. May provide lead direction to temporary staff and/or student workers.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is responsible for independently performing duties in support of research initiatives by designing and conducting complex research projects on a variety of institutional, operational, programmatic, and planning issues. Incumbents regularly work on varied and complex tasks requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Employees in the classification rely on experience and judgment to evaluate research and survey findings. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to perform the work. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor's degree with coursework in social or natural sciences or a related field and two (2) years of experience providing professional support to an institutional research and planning program; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Knowledge of:

1. Advanced research design, statistical analysis, and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures. 2. Best practices of developing strategies and questionnaires for a diverse range of studies, validating data, and assessing outcomes. 3. Theories, principles, and methods of research project design, methodology, qualitative, and quantitative analyses. 4. Data extraction, transformation, and manipulation principles necessary for empirical data analysis. 5. Operational characteristics of specialized software used in research and analysis projects. 6. Methods and techniques of planning, organizing, and implementing research studies. 7. Methods and techniques of aggregating files and collecting and organizing databases. 8. Student success, equity, and labor market trends in higher education. 9. Methods and techniques of developing findings, conclusions, and reports on research studies. 10. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and guidelines related to assigned areas of responsibility. 11. Record management principles and procedures.

Ability to:

1. Provide data support for outcomes assessment and institutional research programs, projects, and activities. 2. Plan and conduct effective research studies applying appropriate and effective methodology, design, and data analysis techniques. 3. Apply a variety of techniques of data extraction and modification to ensure data integrity and relevance. 4. Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses. 5. Identify, evaluate, and resolve research design and analysis problems. 6. Acquire knowledge of higher education and District policies, procedures, practices, and dynamics. 7. Gather, compile, analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner. 8. Evaluate improvements in student success, achievement, and equity outcomes. 9. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials. 10. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. 11. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems. 12. Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments. 13. Exercise independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines. 14. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks. 15. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 16. Establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 17. Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and the community. 18. Provide efficient, high-level customer service to the public, vendors, contractors, and District personnel.

Licenses and Certifications:

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This classification primarily works in an office and standing in and walking between work areas is occasionally required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Employees in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds. The essential functions of this classification must be performed by the incumbents with or without reasonable accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset individuals in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1.

Designs, prepares, distributes, and interprets institutional research studies related to academic, student services, administrative programs, grant funding, and other topics to facilitate executive decision making; receives, evaluates, and responds to requests for data, statistical analysis, research projects and studies. 2. Designs, develops, distributes, and analyzes a diverse range of surveys and questionnaires for assigned projects; research methods and best practices for analyzing data; manipulates and aggregates data; prepare and presents reports and results; presents data in various formats as determined by project type. 3. Collects data needed for the development of the District/college's Strategic Plan and the Student Equity Plan; prepares reports to support the implementation of student equity program initiatives and other special projects. 4. Collects, prepares, interprets, and distributes labor market information as mandated by the Chancellor's Office for occupational programs. 5. Prepares and provides reports on special data collection efforts for state and national studies of community colleges and students. 6. Maintains historical records on student performance for current and anticipated research and planning efforts. 7. Queries databases and designs data visualizations for end-user analysis. 8. Represents the research interests of the District/college on internal and external committees and projects. 9. Conducts research, creates reports and newsletters, and presents findings on new educational opportunities based on labor market information. 10. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs. 11. Performs other related duties as assigned; specific duties not listed does not exclude them for this classification if the work is similar or related

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

SALARY:

Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.

HOLIDAYS

There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

VACATION

Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 10 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

SICK LEAVE

One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.

FRINGE BENEFITS

The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit. The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change. All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees. The Riverside Community College District (the District) fosters and maintains a work environment free from discrimination harassment or retaliation, where all persons are treated with dignity and respect. The District is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. The District adheres to these principles in all aspects of employment, including, recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline and termination. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling the District's commitment to equal employment opportunity. In addition, it is the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or have inquiries regarding compliance or grievance procedures you may contact the District Compliance Officer and Title IX, Section 504/ADA Coordinator Lorraine Jones as follows: Lorraine Jones, Ed.

D., M.S.W.

District Compliance Officer and Title

IX/ADA/504

Coordinator 3801 Market Street Riverside, CA 92501 lorraine.jones@rccd.edu 951-222-8039. Work Hours/Work Days for

Classified and Hourly Positions Only:

8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Applicant Documents:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Letter of Recommendation 1

Other Transcript Other Document:

Other Transcript:

Attach the Transcript that qualifies you for this position.

Optional Applicant Documents:

Effective Employment Date:

Anticipated Start Date:

June or July 2026

Application Deadline:

05-27-2026

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

Application Types Accepted:

Classified/Management/Confidential Application To apply, please visit: https://pa379.peopleadmin.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1778114192642 jeid-d7ba419b9f5acb44b0c16ac5ded72932