Analyst, Economic & Workforce Development Data (Grant Funded Through 09/30/2028)

Posting Details

Position Summary Information

Position Title Analyst, Economic & Workforce Development Data (Grant funded through 09/30/2028) Position Type Full Time Regular Annual Schedule 12 months Expected Work Schedule Standard Anticipated Days Monday

• Friday; up to 60% teleworking subject to supervisor approval and department needs Anticipated Hours 8am

• 5pm with occasional overtime Anticipated Hours per Week 40 Work Location A-B Tech Main Campus Job Description Summary

This position is grant-funded through September 30, 2028.

This position conducts analyses of local labor market needs and workforce placement data and prepares user-friendly summary reports that present data in an organized and meaningful way to various stakeholders and decision-makers. Harnessing information from sources such as Lightcast, Colleague, Department of Labor, local employee data from the workforce development board, etc., the role assists the Vice President with data driven decision-making, and proposals while leveraging emerging trends, and new opportunities. The position also assists administration with identifying student and program needs and changes and designing and articulating solutions that result in increased participation in vertically stacked credential completion. Critical to this position is working with the Continuing Education leadership team to design systemic processes that help collect data, create surveys and to tell the story about the return on investment of our various programs and the community impact.

Duties

• Analyzes national, local, and internal data to help make data- informed decisions around programs, needs, changes, and trends.

• Prepares regular reports and presentations to appropriate leadership and community partners to help articulate rationale for requests and shifts in industry for workforce changes.

• Engages with staff and division leadership team to get data on participation and changes in their industry partners and community participation. Helps directors and coordinators collect data around their programs to make data-informed decisions.

• Participates in meetings with community partners and leaders along with the VP to look for new opportunities. Engages in conversations with other colleges on what is successful for them and declining program interest.

• Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.

• Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)

• Must have at least a Bachelor degree;

• Must have a minimum of three years of full-time or equivalent work experience in education research, workforce development, economic development, or related field;

• Must have work experience with applied statistical approaches, including regression analysis, significance testing, and descriptive statistics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree;

• Work experience with statistical software and/or reporting using tools, such as Tableau, SAS, Stata, SPSS, R, Python, Matlab, Power BI, SQL, Access, or Excel;

• Work experience data collection and analysis techniques;

• Work experience developing data visualizations and reports to support decision making;

• Work experience with relational databases and complex software applications;

• Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Should:

1.Read the following before submitting the Application:

• Application Selection Process

• Technical Support Tips

2.Upload Required Documents:

• When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.

PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT

If selected for hire:

• If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.

• Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.

PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.

Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?

A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region's premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959. With five locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately 10,000 curriculum students, 14,000 continuing education students, and 1,100 faculty & staff. We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in 55 degrees, 18 diplomas, and 56 certificates. A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development. If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!

A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)

A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.

This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!

A-B Tech is looking for:

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

Position Summary

Posting Detail Information

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) 04/04/2024 Start Date Keep Open Until Filled Yes Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable) $51,336 - $52,836 Total Compensation

Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.

The total compensation for this position includes an 25.02% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.

Benefits Summary

Total Compensation: 76,695 - 78,693

Medical and Pharmacy Plan

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Death Benefits

• Life Insurance

• Supplemental Policies

• Professional Liability

• Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year

• Sick Leave of 12 days per year

• Holiday Leave

• All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational, Military

• Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans

• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

• State Employees Credit Union membership

• Employee Assistance Network

• Annual Flex Benefit

• Alternative Work Schedules

• Longevity Pay

• Educational Attainment

• Personal observance leave (2 days)

Questions

A-B Tech's Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home's life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am

• 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!