About the Department

Reporting to the Director of Institutional Effectiveness, the Statistical and Research Analyst is responsible for the coordination and completion of assessment initiatives; research design; facilitating data collection and analysis; and promotes evidence-based decision-making across the college, including assisting faculty and staff with program review, strategic planning initiatives and compliance/accreditation needs for the academic programs and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing data for institutional initiatives and collaborating with leaders to ensure data needs are met. Supports academic and administrative departments in the design and execution of accreditation and assessment initiatives; prepares written assessment documents and findings; collects, compiles, analyzes, and interprets complex data for research-related projects, grant proposals, and reporting.  Responds as assigned to external and internal requests for data.
• Responsible for extracting, compiling, analyzing, and reporting data on students, instructional offerings, college-wide assessments, initiatives, and all other relevant reports as requested. Performing data extraction, manipulation, and analysis, visualizations, and reporting tools such as SQL, Power BI, R, and other business applications.
• Querying, analyzing, and interpreting data to support data-informed decision-making. Designing and developing special statistical studies that evaluate the effectiveness of institutional proposals, designing, creating, and validating metrics and surveys, and reporting strategies related to accountability for the assessment of college-wide, division, and program activities.
• Preparing, updating, verifying, and improving upon regular internal reports (including institutional dashboards).  Conducting independent research and data analysis that supports the college's mission and strategic plan. Applying appropriate statistical analyses for use in data mining, forecasting, assessment, and/or predictive analytics as appropriate for each assigned project.
• Attends college-wide events and serves on committees representing the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.  Participates in professional development and applies knowledge to the continual improvement of related goals and activities. Assists with the development, documentation, and enhancement of assessment, reporting, and data management processes to promote data quality, consistency, and compliance. Fulfills other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Position Duties

Bachelor's degree with statistical courses and experience in statistics.  The ability to work with complex data sets while maintaining data quality and accuracy is a must.  Candidate will have the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, prioritize and follow through on projects, and adapt to changes in work demands, priorities, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Prior higher education experience and working knowledge of database management, data (SQL) querying, and dashboard development preferred. 

Other Qualifications

Aiken Technical College is an equal opportunity employer committed to having diversity throughout the College.  Any requests for reasonable accommodation to apply for this position should be directed to Human Resources by calling 803-508-7497, or writing to the above address.  Requests for accommodations must be made by the above-stated deadline.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Benefits

Benefits for State Employees
 

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
 
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
 
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
 
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
 
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Agency Information

Employer

State of South Carolina

Agency

Aiken Technical College

Address

P.O. Drawer 696








Aiken, South Carolina, 29802-0696

Phone

803-508.7497