San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

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1 San Jose/Evergreen Community College District Executive Director of Research and Institutional Effectiveness (Substitute) Posting Date: Closing Date: First Review Date (if Open Until Filled): Not applicable If No, please specify Not applicable Posting Number: Work Location District-Wide Division: Research and Institutional Effectiveness Position status: Not Applicable Academic Position Type: Management Academic Position Term: Substitute Salary Range: Hourly rate of $50.95 to $58.98 (Range 30: Management Salary Schedule Fiscal Year ) Benefits Available: None Employment Start Date: As soon as possible Message from the Chancellor Position Summary This is a substitute temporary management position having assignment ending on January 1, 2011 with a possible extension. Work schedule is negotiable. Regular face-to-face interactions with the colleges/district community are required. The role of the Executive Director of Research and Institutional Effectiveness must be able to provide visionary and effective leadership, provide reliable, complete and understandable data and information to inform academic decision-makers about our districts' effectiveness in serving our students' and communities educational needs. The Executive Director of Research and Institutional Effectiveness develops, maintains, and uses institutional databases to support decision-making, budgeting, assessment and evaluations, program review, enrollment management, and trend analysis, student equity and student success studies. The Executive Director of Research and Institutional Effectiveness must work with individuals, groups and committees to create and implement efficient and effective strategies to provide students the means to obtain their educational goals. Position Purpose: Reporting to the Chancellor, the Executive Director of Research and Institutional Effectiveness is responsible for providing leadership and strategic planning for institutional research throughout the District including matriculation, student equity, and student success, assessment validation, grants and other assigned areas. Support and coordinate the development and maintenance of an institutional strategic planning and program review process; meet compliance with state, federal, district and college requirements; insure accuracy of state and federal reports on student outcomes to insure continued and enhanced funding. Establish effective working liaison with all District departments and divisions, providing assistance, which will enable the District to improve its effectiveness in meeting the educational needs of its students. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Plan, organize, design, coordinate and implement a comprehensive program of research projects for the district (District Office, San Jose and

2 Evergreen). 2. Plan, design and consult with others on a variety of projects relating to District planning, institutional accountability, effectiveness and decision-making. 3. Conduct assessment validation activities; participate in the selection of placement tests for both campuses; conduct pilot research and demonstrate predictive validity, content validity, lack of cultural bias and its lack of disproportionate impact; and submit results to the Chancellor's Office. 4. Conduct student equity research including success, persistence, basic skills and graduation and transfer rates; assure compliance with Chancellor's Office regulations; participate in the preparation of mandated student equity plans. 5. Conduct matriculation research. 6. Integrate statistical and planning software, processes and models including data warehousing and client server database procedures with academic master planning. Develop and maintain computerized databases; retrieve information from the District database; verify and interpret results from both internal and external sources for use in a variety of on-line and printed reports. 7. Oversee the maintenance of research web based data warehouse system with an indexed archive of screens and templates suitable for viewing information or, responding to federal, state and local surveys, questionnaires, or to comply with federal, state and local data collection or accountability requirements. 8. Coordinate, direct and supervise the activities/services of assigned staff in providing services to faculty, staff and administrators resulting in their ability to perform desktop research via a web-based system for user access of data and information. 9. Promote creativity and innovation in the development of research projects and services within the Research and Institutional Effectiveness department and throughout the District. 10. Promote research projects and services and encourage collaboration, teamwork and positive working relationships among administrators, faculty, staff, and community leadership. 11. Disseminate cultural competency information and recommendations derived from research studies, frameworks, presentations and best practices district wide. 12. Assist in the development of cultural proficiency skills for all staff district wide. 13. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and participate in selecting employees; counsel, discipline and terminate personnel according to established policies and procedure. 14. Assign, evaluate and provide development opportunities to assigned staff; establish standards of performance and methods of operation. 15. Develop, maintain and be accountable for Research and Institutional Effectiveness budget; perform other administrative duties as required. 16. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities Continued: Not applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge: 1. Research and planning methods and techniques to include both qualitative and quantitative processes. Appropriate understanding for. software and models including current technical aspects of data mining, information management and other related web-

3 based technologies. 2. Appropriate understanding of computer software associated with research, such as spreadsheet, statistical software, data warehousing, databases, inter/intranet, operating systems and networks, etc. 3. Operation of personal computer, interfacing with servers and related equipment. Skills and Abilities: 1. Extensive understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, administration and staff. 2. Demonstrated experience working with and among groups historically underrepresented and groups who may have experienced discrimination. 3. Plan, design, coordinate, supervise, and implement comprehensive institutional research and planning projects to provide information about the District, its students and its programs. 4. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; develop, prepare and deliver oral/multi-media presentations. 5. Coordinate develop and supervise the preparation of assigned data reports; read, interpret and explain plans and research findings. 6. Oversee the operation of a variety of machines and equipment including a server, personal computer with spreadsheets, word processor, desktop publishing, presentation graphing, relational database management software, client-server software and other software packages. 7. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. 8. Work independently with little direction in a multi-project, fast-paced environment and meet concurrent deadlines. 9. Familiarity with community college accreditation, governance, curriculum, scheduling, staffing and budget procedures and practices. 10. Experience working in or with community colleges, K-12 or community organizations. 11. Well-developed communication, technical, analytical and interpersonal skills; ability to and experience in presenting information/reports in publications or electronic formats such as research documents and fact books, and making multi-media presentations. 12. Understanding of contemporary issues faced by academic institutions related to outcome assessment, equity and student success. Working Conditions: Typical office environment. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Master's degree in a field related to research. 2. Three years combination of post baccalaureate education and work experience, in an area related to educational research, and/or pedagogy. 3. Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, religious background, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of the students we serve and sensitivity to and knowledge and

4 understanding of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination. Special Licenses, Certificates, etc.: Licenses and Other Requirements: 1. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license. Desired Qualifications: N/A Job Category Executive/Administrative/Managerial Classified Position type: Not Applicable Classified Position term: Not Applicable Equivalency Information: Not applicable Application Procedures, Notes and Contact Information Interested internal and external applicants MUST by the closing date SUBMIT ONLINE ALL of the following materials to be considered for the position (as prompted via the following URL: Click "Apply for this Posting"): 1. A completed online San Jose/Evergreen Community College District ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGEMENT POSITION APPLICATION 2. COVER LETTER (Must state how you meet ALL the minimum qualifications in EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE as described in the job announcement Minimum Qualifications section. Also, state how you meet other qualifications) 3. RESUME 4. TRANSCRIPT(S) - Not diplomas/certificates - (unofficial or official copies) for stated degrees having the degree confer/award dates circled. Official transcripts will be required prior to employment start date should the position be offered. Attachments need to be in word document or PDF files, and must have less than two megabytes. ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS: If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at Kinkos, Office Max, Office Depot, Staples, etc.; then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application at the later part of the application process. If you are current employees and need to access transcripts on file, you must schedule with Human Resources to come in and get your transcripts from your personnel file and submit by the closing date. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Only complete application materials will be considered (No exception for internal applicants). Application materials must include: a. ADMINISTRATIVE / MANAGEMENT POSITION APPLICATION, b. COVER LETTER, c. RESUME, and d. TRANSCRIPT(S) of stated degrees/coursework. (The criminal history explanation if any will NOT be forwarded to the screening committee) 2. Incomplete application packet and/or documents received by Human Resources after

5 the closing date will not be considered (No exception for employees or non-employees). 3. Applications not having all required minimum qualifications in education and experience as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section will not receive further considerations. 4. Letters of Recommendation are not required and will not be included in the application packet. Additional documents that are not requested may not be included. 5. DEGREES must have been awarded by a college or university ACCREDITED by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education. 6. FOREIGN DEGREES: Candidates with DEGREES and CREDITS earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with the application. Simple translation of the language on foreign transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice; thus will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete. 7. Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States. 8. Application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated. 9. Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate. 10. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure an interview. 11. The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position. For assistance, contact: Office of Human Resources, Employment Services 4750 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA Phone: (408) Fax: (408) Hremploymentservices@sjeccd.edu Click here to apply online: Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: San Jose/Evergreen Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Contacts: Title IX Officer: Dr. Elaine Burns (408) ; Section 504 /ADA Officer: VP of Administrative Services (408) Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who selfdisclose. About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District The San Jose/Evergreen Community College District consists of two colleges. The metropolitan San Jose City College located just minutes from downtown San Jose, established in 1921, and the parklike Evergreen Valley College located in southeast San Jose at the foot of the Diablo

6 Mountain range, which opened in The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees who are passionate about providing our student population with the best educational experience possible. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive roles models for all students, and creates an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment for its employees, students, and the community it serves. With enrollment of approximately 26,000 per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Hispanic/Latino 32%, Black/African-American 6%, Asian/Pacific Islander 33%, American Indian/Native American 1%, White/Caucasian 17%, First Generation 60%) attaining educational goals reflecting 34% - AA Degree and Transfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the District's emphasis on student success makes it a recognized educational leader in the State. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve as colleagues to an existing diverse management team consisting of 28% Hispanic/Latino, 24% Asian/Pacific Islander, 12% Black/African-American, 1% two or more races, and 35% White/Caucasian, as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants. jeid-d778b3de9e0dfe3a0df39221e2a405ab