Research Analyst

Research Analyst

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Position Type: Staff Full Time
Campus: UMass Boston
Department: Institute for Early Education
Pay Grade: 27
Date opened: 16 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

General

Summary:

The Research Analyst(s) is responsible for project implementation working under the direction of the Research and Evaluation team at the Institute for Early Education Leadership and Innovation. Research Analysts’ work focuses heavily on activities related to data collection, analysis, and reporting of findings. Depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant, the position may entail writing duties and some independent project tasks.

Examples of Duties:

• Complete literature reviews and background research, which may include research articles, secondary data, and policy/program information
  Develop and/or acquire instruments and training protocols to support primary data collection activities
  Coordinate logistical support, including working with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate data collection
  Identify and utilize secondary data from a range of public and private sources
  Develop and maintain project databases. Conduct and/or oversee data entry, data management, and quality assurance protocols.
  Conduct analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
  Contribute to the development of high-quality project deliverables by developing clear visual and narrative descriptive summaries of data.
  Assist with responses to development opportunities, including proposal-related research and writing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sociology, Public Health, Public Policy, Psychology or related disciplines
• Completion of a statistics course and/or research methods course
• Experience with statistical software such as Stata, SPSS, R, or SAS
• Demonstrated proficiency in professional office software, such as Word, Excel, Power Point
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and engage in collaborative research in a team setting
• Strong attention to detail, high levels of accuracy and organization, and the necessity to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education, Sociology, Public Health, Public Policy, Psychology or related disciplines
• Experience with other specialized software packages such as Qualtrics, NVivo, or Tableau
• Knowledge of a second language (the ability to effectively conduct business and facilitate data collection activities in languages other than English)
• One year of research or other professional experience in the education, human services, or public health sector.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to act with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, attend to detail, and organize workflow.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the office and across units.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong intercultural and interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to work with a diverse population.
• Strong teamwork skills, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively within the office and across units.

This is an exempt union position. This is a grant funded position with a current end date of June 30, 2027 subject to renewal contingent on funding and university needs.

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