About the Role
UCF is seeking a skilled Research Data Analyst II to support the Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness (RITE) within the Division of Digital Learning. This role will advance evidence-based teaching and learning by collaborating with faculty and university units, developing research designs, data collection strategies, and data management approaches to inform strategic decisions.
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.
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.
- Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening.
- Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
Skills
- Statistical analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, R, or Excel.
- Applications such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Program evaluation or research design experience.
- Presenting and communicating research findings across various contexts.
- Collecting, organizing, analyzing and disseminating significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Collaborating with multiple teams to accomplish goals.
- Applying quantitative and/or qualitative research methods in a higher education or educational research context.
Location
- Florida
Work Type
- Regular
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of relevant experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $56,030.00 to Negotiable
Benefits
- Benefit packages, including 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
About the Company
- 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.
- As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future.
- No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.
- You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference.
- Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Equal Opportunity
- The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.
- The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
- As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
- UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
