Research Analyst (Research Development and Philanthropy)

National Student Clearinghouse • Herndon, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist, Research and Data Analytics works with Clearinghouse stakeholders to expand the usage of Clearinghouse data for educational research purposes. As a member of Education Solutions, the Specialist, Research and Data Analytics contributes to research on student enrollment, movement, and other important student outcomes using student-level data provided exclusively to the Clearinghouse by our nationwide network of postsecondary institutions. These reports are to benefit and better inform the educational community, policymakers, community leaders, and others. The Specialist, Research and Data Analytics works in close collaboration with other members of the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center team to use Clearinghouse data for large-scale quantitative research, supporting the development of data reports and publications. This role contributes to research on student enrollment, pathways, and other important student outcomes using student-level data provided by our nationwide network of postsecondary institutions. These reports benefit and inform colleges and universities, policymakers, and other members of the education community. Currently, this is a remote-first position, and this position may be required to periodically work on-site at our office and the frequency would depend on the department/division's requirements. Therefore, candidates must either reside within a reasonable distance to commute to our office or be willing to travel to our office in Herndon, when required.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Education, Business, Data Science, Statistics, Social Sciences or any related field.
• 2 years of direct and relevant data analysis experience.
• Experience and basic proficiency with statistical and data management programming in R.
• Experience with large database, data warehouse, and data operations.
• Familiarity with Tableau or other data visualization software, or the ability and willingness to learn it.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the demonstrated ability to communicate technical terms to a diverse audience.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and analytical skills.
• Team player and the demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other collaboration tools.
• Proficiency with a combination of some of the following (typically acquired by 2-3 years of directly related work experience and experience working on relevant school projects): Conducting quantitative research projects, Large-scale data cleaning, manipulation, and analysis, Quality assurance, Writing research findings.
• Demonstrates the Clearinghouse�s core competencies: customer focus, optimizes work processes, communicates effectively, collaborates, and is open and authentic.
• Must live within a commutable distance to Herndon, VA or in one of the Clearinghouse's approved States for hiring purposes.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Strong research planning and project management skills with the demonstrated ability to conceptualize research ideas and develop implementation plans to complete work timely.
• Professional experience in conducting quantitative research that focus on postsecondary education access and success.
• Advanced proficiency with using R to work with large databases and data warehouses.
• Familiarity with national, state, and other data sources in secondary and postsecondary education.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the Clearinghouse's core competencies: Customer Focus, Optimizes Work Processes, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, and Be Open and Authentic.
• Extract and manipulate large data sets for analysis to meet the client's needs.
• Assist in requirements gathering and client relationship management.
• Effectively manage multiple research projects/assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Perform and manage quality control checks to ensure tasks are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provide timely communication, coordination, and collaboration on overlapping projects/assignments and deadlines and across departments, especially with the communications and marketing units.
• Demonstrate openness to new perspectives and ideas.
• Build trust with internal and external stakeholders by demonstrating consistency between words and actions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance benefits
• Health care, dependent care, and limited purpose flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account with annual employer contributions
• Voluntary supplemental health plans for Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Infertility coverage
• 401k matching contribution program
• Paid leave program consisting of vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Reimbursed for basic wholesale company and roadside assistance memberships
• Buy back on portions of unused accrued vacation
• Employee Education Assistance Program
• LinkedIn Learning subscription
• Mental health with up to eight free therapy sessions for employees and their family members
• Well-being reward benefits
• Eligible for service credit towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level