Research and Analytics Programmer

Position Details

Closing Date: 02/28/2026

Type of Position: Research Data Analysis

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department: Innovation for Education

Department's Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

This position will assist the Director of the Office of Innovation in developing, promoting, and completing research projects. This person will use statewide longitudinal education data to analyze factors that inform a comprehensive and coherent statewide education plan. The position will also use statewide and other data to accomplish the following tasks, among other research and development tasks as assigned. This person will be expected to identify patterns and trends in student performance and growth, investigate relationships among factors that directly and/or indirectly impact student academic outcomes, differentiate among various challenges or needs within the state and local systems, and use data about student growth to support effective teaching and improve overall teacher effectiveness.

This person will work collaboratively with the Director and external stakeholders to synthesize findings from evidence-based research and statewide data analytics to build local and state capacity to serve differentiated needs with aligned, evidence‑based resources. He/she will also be expected to contribute to research and data collection design to accomplish the research agenda of the Office.

Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D in education statistics, research, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment
• At least three or more years of related experience in research and data analytics

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five or more years of experience with statistical software (SAS, R or Python)
• At least three or more years of longitudinal data experience with education data and policy

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of K-12 student assessment data

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Jennifer Williams, jaw
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre‑employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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