Institutional Research Specialist

Salary : $30,595.00 - $33,117.00 Annually
Location : Administrative Service Center, El Paso, TX
Job Type: Full time - Regular
Job Number: 2026099
Division: VP of Research, Accreditation & Planning
Department: Institutional Research
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Employee Classification: Classified Staff
Position Grade: E


Job Summary


Coordinate the daily operations of the Institutional Research Faculty Evaluations. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Essential Functions


Responsible to distribute, collect, record, categorize all research material. Maintain institutional data and records. Respond to client requests and assess informational needs. Import faculty rosters and generate labels and reports for research and evaluation studies. Coordinate and establish workload priorities, delegate and provide work direction to part-time employees for daily operations of the Institutional Research Faculty Evaluations.


Identify, develop, and maintain a variety of research materials and analysis to staff and clients in support of college planning, resource allocation, and decision making efforts. Design instruments for data collection, scan, and process survey forms.


Assist with the development and preparation of written reports as required by staff and clients. Use specialized software and equipment to design instruments for data collection.


Orient staff in the use of software and equipment. Serve as leader on projects (e.g., scanning, survey printing, mailing, etc.). Provide departmental assistance in the delegation of work load for clerical support.


Advise superior regarding procurement requirements and initiate purchases. Ensure adequate materials have been ordered and identify appropriate vendors and supplies.


Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Associate's Degree three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skill, and abilities.


NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.


2. Highly effective (written and oral) communication skills.


3. Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


4. Experience providing effective customer service.

5. Extensive ability to maintain confidentiality.


Special Conditions:


1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.

Other Requirements
Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.


COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.


If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.
A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.


Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).


Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.


Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.


In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.


The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally be required to stand, walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Full-Time Staff Positions:
The College offers a highly competitive compensation program, a benefits package including retirement, health/life/dental insurance, staff scholarship, tuition reimbursement, vacation, and sick leave accrual plan.


Full-Time Faculty Positions:
The College offers a highly competitive compensation program, a benefits package including retirement, health/life/dental insurance, staff scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and sick leave accrual plan.