Occ. Code 3560200
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ASSISTANT IN EDUCATION RESEARCH, GRADE 22 |
3560200 |
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ASSOCIATE IN EDUCATION RESEARCH, GRADE 26 |
3560400 |
New York State Department of Civil Service
Classification Standard
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS SERIES
Positions in this series plan and conduct data analysis and research projects for use by the management of the Education Department in policy and program planning and evaluation. Subject matter includes basic issues in curriculum content, assessment, institutional accountability, administration, organization, finance, school personnel management, and/or evaluation of the effectiveness of the education program in various subject matter and geographic areas. Institutions involved include schools, school districts, colleges, universities, museums, libraries and the Department itself. Studies of professional licensure are also conducted. These positions are only found in the State Education Department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Levels in this series are distinguished from each other primarily by the complexity of the work assigned and the independence with which duties are performed, including responsibility for the quality and the consequences of the completed work.
ASSISTANT IN EDUCATION RESEARCH: performs the full range of duties under the supervision of an Associate in Education Research or other higher level staff. Plans and conducts less difficult data analysis and research studies, is responsible for segments of large studies, and collaborates with higher ranking research personnel in difficult and complex studies.
ASSOCIATE IN EDUCATION RESEARCH: advanced performance or first supervisory level; assignments typically involve complex data analysis and research projects presenting greater difficulties in planning and execution, in formulating conclusions and making recommendations, and in presenting conclusions and recommendations to higher level staff and senior management.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
ASSISTANT IN EDUCATION RESEARCH
Outlines study assignments and methodologies, submits them to superiors for approval, and revises as recommended.
Develops tools for obtaining data, including formulating questionnaires, schedules, tests, and interview outlines.
Plans and executes data analysis projects, including securing data, planning, quality control, evaluation and presentation of data analysis to higher level staff and senior management.
Composes reports embodying conclusions and, after critical review by superiors, rewrites the report as necessary.
When collaborating with higher ranking research personnel, analyzes information gathered; participates in drafting the report; and, in all stages of the study, collaborates with superiors in planning the study and critically analyzing objectives, methods and conclusions.
ASSOCIATE IN EDUCATION RESEARCH
Performs similar duties as Assistants in Education Research, typically for more complex projects.
Identifies and defines problems for study; plans studies; coordinates related studies and staff engaged in them.
Acts as a consultant and resource person when the Department cooperates with outside agencies in data analysis and research.
Plans and carries out cooperative data analysis and research.
Plans and completes surveys to evaluate educational programs and practices.
Prepares reports to aid in the determination of administrative policy in the Department and in schools, school districts, colleges, universities, museums and libraries for the use of the Commissioner of Education, the Board of Regents, and members of the Legislature.
May supervise Assistants in Education Research and other staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
ASSISTANT IN EDUCATION RESEARCH
Open Competitive: Masters degree and three years of professional research experience, of which at least two years must have been primarily involved in research on educational issues or topics.
ASSOCIATE IN EDUCATION RESEARCH
Promotion: one year of permanent service as an Assistant in Education Research.
Open Competitive: masters degree and five years of professional research experience, of which at least three years must have been primarily involved in research on educational issues or topics.
Date: 4/17
NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe. Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class. The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written. Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.