Research Analyst

Responsibilities

• Complete literature reviews and background research involving research articles, secondary data, and policy information
• Develop and acquire instruments and training protocols to support primary data collection
• Coordinate logistical support and work with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate data collection
• Identify and utilize secondary data from various public and private sources
• Develop and maintain project databases, including overseeing data entry and quality assurance protocols
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Contribute to project deliverables by developing clear visual and narrative descriptive summaries of data
• Assist with proposal-related research and writing for development opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Sociology, Public Health, Public Policy, Psychology, or a related discipline
• Completion of a statistics or research methods course
• Experience with statistical software such as Stata, SPSS, R, or SAS
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Sociology, Public Health, Public Policy, Psychology, or related disciplines
• Experience with specialized software such as Qualtrics, NVivo, or Tableau
• Knowledge of a second language for facilitating data collection activities
• One year of professional research experience in the education, human services, or public health sector

About the Company

UMass Boston is a leading public research university. The Institute for Early Education Leadership and Innovation focuses on research and evaluation to support early childhood education excellence.