PERI Institute Research Analyst

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. The University of California, Irvine has a vibrant and collaborative community of faculty, staff, and students who strive to provide our highly diverse graduate and undergraduate population with a premier learning experience. The Office of the Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning (OVPTL) aims to support all of these stakeholders to achieve this mission. Within OVPTL, the Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation (DTEI) provides faculty and future faculty with instructional professional development opportunities for both in-person and remote learning. DTEI is also home to the PERI (Postsecondary Educational Research and Implementation) Institute – which strives to collect novel data and conduct education research to evaluate means to best support student success, and to implement this research in classrooms and programs across campus. NOTE: This is a 1-Year, full time contract position with full benefits. Your Role on the Team Under the general supervision of the PERI Institute Director, this research analyst works on research data reporting assignments that are related to educational research assessment projects. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Responsibilities will also include some general administrative support to the research project this role is assigned. Full-time in-person/on-site position with flexibility. What It Takes to be Successful Required: Working knowledge of research function. Working skills in quantitative and qualitative/statistical analysis, systems programming, database design and data security measures. Working skills in analysis and consultation. Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. Exemplifying excellence through diversity by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that maximizes the success and inclusion of our UCI community. Multicultural competencies: ability to work and interact with diverse populations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across the organization at all levels. Ability to resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy. Detail oriented with the ability to apply critical thinking skills to analyze problems and apply effective solutions. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion and demonstrate independence in identifying complex problems and proposing innovative solutions. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent multitasking and follow-through skills; able to work under pressure managing multiple projects with attention to details. Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training 1-3 yearsExperience conducting educational research Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Requirements

Working knowledge of research function.
Working skills in quantitative and qualitative/statistical analysis, systems programming, database design and data security measures.
Working skills in analysis and consultation.
Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
Exemplifying excellence through diversity by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that maximizes the success and inclusion of our UCI community. Multicultural competencies: ability to work and interact with diverse populations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across the organization at all levels. Ability to resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy.
Detail oriented with the ability to apply critical thinking skills to analyze problems and apply effective solutions. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion and demonstrate independence in identifying complex problems and proposing innovative solutions.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent multitasking and follow-through skills; able to work under pressure managing multiple projects with attention to details.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
1-3 yearsExperience conducting educational research

Responsibilities

works on research data reporting assignments that are related to educational research assessment projects
Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Responsibilities will also include some general administrative support to the research project this role is assigned