Research Data Analyst II

University of Central Florida • Austin, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Digital Learning is responsible for leveraging innovative educational technology in support of UCF’s mission, with a particular emphasis on exploring pioneering ways to positively impact student access, enrollment, success, time to graduation, the cost of providing an education, and the quality of the learning experience. UCF is seeking a skilled Research Data Analyst II to play a vital role in advancing evidence-based teaching and learning through the Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness (RITE). The Research Data Analyst II will support RITE through collaboration with UCF faculty and other units across the Division of Distributed Learning (DDL) and the university. The ideal candidate will support leadership in making strategic, data-informed decisions by developing effective research designs, data collection approaches, and strategies for data management that align with clearly articulated research questions and ethical considerations for participants. This is an Auxiliary (AUX) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in educational research or measurement, social sciences, statistics, data science, or a related field.
• Experience with statistical analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, R, or Excel.
• Experience with applications such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Program evaluation or research design experience.
• Demonstrated experience presenting and communicating research findings across various contexts.
• Experience collecting, organizing, analyzing and disseminating significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working experience collaborating with multiple teams to accomplish goals.
• Experience applying quantitative and/or qualitative research methods in a higher education or educational research context.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing designs for research projects evaluating the impact of digital learning.
• Coordinates multiple data collection efforts for research projects.
• Develops data visualizations, presentations, and publications for internal and external audiences to disseminate research results.
• Collaborates with other units to obtain data for research initiatives.
• Assists in the coordination of learning analytics projects and implementing data insights for improving student success.
• Assists in locating external funding agencies and writing grant proposals to support research efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree