Research Data Analyst II

This is an Auxiliary (AUX) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease when funding is depleted.

About the Role

The University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking a skilled Research Data Analyst II to advance evidence-based teaching and learning through the Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness (RITE). This role supports RITE by collaborating with UCF faculty and units across the Division of Distributed Learning (DDL) and the university. The ideal candidate will help leadership make strategic, data-informed decisions by developing research designs, data collection approaches, and data management strategies aligned with research questions and ethical considerations.

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).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Requirements

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.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay

Expected salary range: $56,030.00 to negotiable.

Benefits

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