Operations Research Analyst jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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The IRD for this job is: 05-15-2023

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Institutional Research, Assessment, and Policy Studies (IRAPS) reports directly to the Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor (CPEVC), providing support to senior leadership and other decision makers across campus in the areas of academic and enrollment planning, policy analysis, and the evaluation of student outcomes and equity. IRAPS supports strategic planning and data-driven decision making and assessment by providing timely, accurate, consistent and reliable information. IRAPS's major responsibilities are for reporting, analysis, and presentation of institutional data, administration and analysis of campus surveys, and support for learning outcomes assessment.

More information can be found here: https://iraps.ucsc.edu/surveys/index.html

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of Assessment and Survey Research, the Survey Research Analyst supports evidence-based decision making and analysis of program and institutional effectiveness through a range of responsibilities related to campus-wide survey research projects. The responsibilities include questionnaire design, programming of online surveys, survey administration, promotion, data management, basic and complex data analysis, report writing, creating dashboards, and presentation of findings to various audiences. This position supports the central administration, as well as faculty and staff in academic programs, enrollment management, and student services.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $82,300 - $96,200 / Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary above the posted range. The salary shown above is the budgeted range the University reasonably expects to pay.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 006948 (INSTITUTIONAL RSCH ANL 3)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

40% - Survey Design and Administration

• Responsible for implementation of official campus surveys including developing and programming of online surveys, sampling, administration, promotion, response rate monitoring, and merging of survey data with other sources of data.
• Manages and stores survey data to ensure confidentiality and security.

35% - Analysis and Reporting

• Responsible for designing and implementing basic and in-depth analyses of survey data integrated with institutional research data.
• Conducts descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, including multivariate methods.
• Interprets findings in the institutional context and writes analytical summaries and comprehensive reports.

20% - Support for Use of Survey Data for Decision Making

• Prepares dashboards and slide presentations.
• Delivers presentations of survey results to various audiences on and off campus, including professional conferences.
• Regularly updates the Campus Surveys website with recent reports and dashboards.
• Consults units on how to interpret survey results in written and graphical forms, and how to develop evidence-based recommendations.

5% - Professional Development and Service

• Maintains and further develops their survey research expertise and knowledge of the campus priorities, educational research, and technical advancements in software.
• Collaborates with UC colleagues on survey-related projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences and/or equivalent experience and/or training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with design of surveys on a range of topics including program evaluation, needs assessment, and organizational planning.
• Demonstrated experience programming and managing survey data collection in an online survey system.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with various ways of survey promotion, including outreach via social media and coordination with units and organizations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social science research and experience with analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, interpreting findings, discerning implications, and drawing conclusions.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, or SAS, using command language or syntax to manage and transform large datasets, report statistics, and create tables.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the abilities to write clear and concise reports on complex issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time, with a high degree of accuracy, detailed records, and timely completion.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Ability to work as part of a team toward common goals; and to coordinate efforts and collaborate with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information and materials.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Social Sciences or related field.
• Familiarity with issues in higher education and with UC policies, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of organizational principles and procedures involved in handling sensitive data (for example, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• Will be required to work a hybrid work schedule, days of the week and number of days to be determined, and be able to fulfill requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

HOW TO APPLY

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EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.