Type of Appointment: Full Time, Probationary

Job Classification: Research Technician II

Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,389 - $5,834

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm


THE DEPARTMENT:

The Office of Assessment and Program Review provides leadership and support in Cal Poly Pomona's efforts to create a culture of evidence, learning centeredness and continuous improvement. This Office leads institution-level assessment projects, provides consulting support for faculty engaged in program assessment efforts, provides training opportunities to enhance institutional capacity to engage in assessment, and coordinates and supports the academic program review process for the university.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analysis and report writing

• Research assessment -related topics and prepare summaries of findings. Analyze collected assessment data, including both quantitative and qualitative analyses as appropriate. Prepare both written and oral reports of assessment project findings, including potential actions to take in response to the findings. Reports will be prepared for a variety of audiences (e.g., faculty, staff, administration, students), and levels of audience experience with assessment and research methodologies.
• Analyze, report and provide data for academic program reviews, and for disciplinary and institutional accreditations Research program review-related topics and prepare summaries of findings.

Training and support

• Provides technical and research support for faculty development related to assessment of student learning
• Provides technical and research support for faculty development related to program review
• Provides technical and research support for faculty development related to survey and research design as they relate to assessment and program review processes.
• Develops and presents educational resources, including such things as online tutorials and in-person workshops, to increase faculty and staff understanding of assessment and program review
• Provides consultive support to faculty and staff on topics and issues related to assessment and program review.
• Supports projects that advance the university's quality assurance and educational effectiveness.

Institutional assessment

• Assists in the development and management of institutional assessment processes, including those undertaken for general education student learning outcomes, and other relevant outcomes-driven projects.
• Manages and maintains databases support assessment planning, evidence and data gathering, and actions taken for improvement of student learning.
• Provides support for or completes special projects related to assessment activities as assigned.

Program review

• Assists in the management of the program assessment process.
• Provides data analytic support for academic program review and evaluation.
• Provides research, data analysis and report writing support for institutional accreditation and for disciplinary accreditation's held by academic programs.
• Analyze changes or proposed changes in laws and policies related to program review, make comparative analyses of relevant laws and policies.
• Provides support for program review and accreditation activities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Combination - Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. Additional experience which has demonstrated that the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledges and abilities delineated above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. and
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in technical research or statistical work in the collection, compilation, and analysis of data and graduate study in the social sciences, economics, mathematics, statistics, public or business administration or engineering may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Thorough knowledge of research techniques, including the planning of studies and investigations, determining variables, developing bibliographical and other sources of data, and preparation of research reports; general knowledge of statistical principles and procedures, including methods of collecting statistical data, simple correlation methods, time series analyses, analysis of frequency series, sampling techniques, and construction of index numbers; general knowledge of sources of information on social, economic, and population trends in California.
• Ability to prepare questionnaires and other survey instruments; ability to gather, compile, and analyze research data, and to present data in tabular, graphic, and pictorial form, ability to prepare and work clear and comprehensive reports; capacity for independent and creative thinking and writing on research and statistical problems; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a small team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree in social sciences, education or related fields
• Experience working in higher education, and experience with learning outcomes assessment, and experience with or willingness to learn Excel macros and/or SQL

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to the California State University Out-of-State Employment Policy.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to the California State University Background Check Policy.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the CSUEU bargaining unit 9. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards website. The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule website. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum $4,389 and maximum $7,942 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go the I-9 Acceptable Documents website.

University Driving Requirements

Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Driver’s license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points, if their license is Class C or, 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points, if their license is Class A, B, or C with endorsements. For more information, go to the Authorized University Driver Policy.

Conflict of Interest

This position is a “designated position” in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more information, go to the Conflict of Interest policy.

Security & Fire Safety

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at the Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Fire Safety Report.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For more information, go to Employment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and veteran or military status. We engage the talents of all qualified workers, regardless of their background. More information is available at Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Other Notices

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