Research Analyst
Description of Role
Provides technical and analytic support for institutional research activities and reporting (including data collection, analysis, and presentation) on behalf of the Office of Quality Assurance.
Education
Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in social sciences, information technology, math, statistics, or an education-related field requiring coursework in statistics and research methods. A Master’s degree in the areas specified is preferred.
Three (3) years of experience conducting applied research and data analysis, or closely related experience.
Duties
- Conduct institutional research and assessment analysis, including data collection and analysis activities in academic and administrative areas.
- Plan, prepare, and produce a variety of regular and ad hoc queries, reports, to meet institutional needs.
- Provide assistance and support in the identification, methods of statistical analysis, and reporting of benchmark data in support of strategic planning and institutional effectiveness.
- Utilize survey tools, computer software, and other instruments and media as appropriate for efficient and effective research design, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and reporting.
- Assist in the compilation of information on the environmental factors affecting the university by such means as survey research and the extraction of data from administrative systems.
- Vet and validate data related to the institution.
- Design, implement, and complete forms and templates for organizational and external data and information reporting purposes.
- Provide technical assistance and training support as needed toward cultivation of a strengthened evidence-based organization.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency in data collection and instrument development.
- Proficiency in data analytics software, statistical packages, and database management systems.
- Strong knowledge of higher education policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a complex, diverse, and dynamic university environment.
Interested applicants should send their cover letters and resume to:
The Director, Human Resource Department,
1A Marescaux Road,
Kingston 5
OR
via email to themicouniversity.hrd@themico.edu.jm
Kindly indicate in the subject line, the title of the position for which you are applying in your email to us.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.