JobID: 3608
Position Type: Supervisory / Administration/Supervisory Administration (ASAR - Civil Service)
Date Posted: 10/4/2024
Location: Office of Accountability
Date Available: 10/04/2024
Closing Date: 10/18/2024
Position Information
Bargaining Unit: ASAR
Job Location: Central Office - Office of Program Accountability
Job Title: Senior Research Analyst
Hours: 40
Bracket: B
Salary Range: $60,000/yr - $105,000/yr.
ABOUT RCSD
The Rochester City School District (RCSD), located in vibrant Monroe County on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario serves over 26,000 students, of whom more than 85% are students of color, in 46 schools and 10 alternative programs. The RCSD Board of Education and Superintendent believe that each student has recognizable and untapped potential that we all strive to discover and fulfill. In a partnership of family, school and community, our mission is to provide all students equitable access to a high quality education and graduate students who are prepared to become productive members of society. The Rochester City School District’s vision is to provide a high quality education that fosters the development of the individual talents and abilities of our students in a nurturing environment of equity. Students are our first priority and will drive each decision. Our work is centered in respect, trust, integrity and accountability.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is a responsible position involving the analysis and evaluation of statistical data and material relating to improvement and development of existing departmental or agency programs and operations. It may also involve program planning including: facilitation of internal work groups, analysis of relevant data, development of measurable goals and objectives, and monitoring progress during plan implementation. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a senior level staff member with latitude allowed for independent judgment and establishing priorities. Supervision may be exercised over Research Analysts, or other technical and clerical personnel. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Analyzes data and statistics on the programs and operations of a department or agency;
- Prepares narrative and/or statistical reports and analyses for review and approval;
- Facilitates meetings, conferences, and group sessions;
- Develops required departmental plans;
- Assists in preparing the applications for grant funding;
- Evaluates new programs for department or agency operations;
- Assists in developing budget proposals for a functional unit of the department or agency;
- Supervises the work of a subordinate staff.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the principles and procedures of research analysis; good knowledge of the techniques involved in interpretation of available data on existing programs or operations; working knowledge of group facilitation and Total Quality Management procedures; working knowledge of long-term and strategic planning methods; working knowledge of the methods used in applying for grants; working knowledge of the automatic data processing services and facilities available to the department or agency; ability to organize and present complex narrative and quantitative information; ability to structure and develop programs; ability to evaluate data; ability to work with a minimum of direction; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships; initiative; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EITHER:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus three (3) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in research analysis, program planning, data collection or program statistical evaluation;
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master's degree, plus two (2) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as defined in (A);
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Public Policy Analysis, Mathematics, Psychology or Statistics, with a minimum of eighteen (18) credit hours in research or quantitative methods, quantitative analysis or statistics; plus one (1) year of paid full time or its part-time equivalent experience as defined in (A);
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined within the limits of (A), (B), and (C).
Required credit hours must be specifically stated on application.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Depending on position duties, candidates for employment with Monroe County Government will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOCES: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.
ADDITIONAL RCSD FUNCTIONS:
- Work to support Board research needs.
- Support Board, Board staff, and Board Clerk including supporting related community liaison work.
- Other duties as assigned.
