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National Student Clearinghouse · 1 day ago

Research Analyst (Postsecondary Education Access and Success) (Grant Funded)

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

The National Student Clearinghouse is a trusted source for higher education data, working with postsecondary institutions to provide data-driven insights. The Research Analyst role focuses on expanding the use of Clearinghouse data for educational research, contributing to reports on student outcomes and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the Clearinghouse's core competencies: Customer Focus, Optimizes Work Processes, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, and Be Open and Authentic

Support the development and refinement of the Research Center’s quantitative research reports and publications by manipulating large-scale data; writing, adapting, and reviewing code; and conducting analyses

Develop summaries of findings and communicate data insights and research findings appropriately to diverse audiences

Create and optimize data visualizations and dashboards to clearly present key findings and trends

Implement quality assurance and data documentation processes

Effectively manage multiple research projects/assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

Perform and manage quality control checks to ensure tasks are completed in an accurate and timely manner

Provide timely communication, coordination, and collaboration on overlapping projects/assignments and deadlines and across departments, especially with the communications and marketing units

Demonstrate openness to new perspectives and ideas

Build trust with internal and external stakeholders by demonstrating consistency between words and actions

Qualification

RQuantitative researchData visualizationData analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to detailTime managementInterpersonal skillsTeam player

Required

Bachelors degree in education, Information/Data Science, Social Sciences, Statistics, or related field. A combination of education and experience including military service will also be considered

2 years of relevant research experience

Experience with statistical and data management programming in R

Familiarity with Tableau or other data visualization software, or the ability and willingness to learn it

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the demonstrated ability to communicate technical terms to a diverse audience

Excellent attention to detail, time management and analytical skills

Team player and the demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a team

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other collaboration tools

Proficiency with a combination of some of the following (typically acquired by 2-3 years of directly related work experience and experience working on relevant school projects): Conducting quantitative research projects, Manipulating and analyzing large-scale data, Administering quality assurance processes, Writing research findings

Demonstrates the Clearinghouse's core competencies: customer focus, optimizes work processes, communicates effectively, collaborates, and is open and authentic

Must live within a commutable distance to Herndon, VA or in one of the Clearinghouse's approved States for hiring purposes

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We do not intend to sponsor external applicants for work visas, and may consider sponsorship only if no qualified candidates can be found who are authorized to work without sponsorship

Must be at least 18 years old

Preferred

Master's degree in Education, Information/Data Science, Social Sciences, Statistics, or related field

Strong research planning and project management skills with the demonstrated ability to conceptualize research ideas and develop implementation plans to complete work timely

Professional experience in conducting quantitative research that focus on postsecondary education access and success

Experience with using R to work with large databases and data warehouses

Familiarity with national, state, and other data sources in secondary and postsecondary education

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance benefits

Health care, dependent care, and limited purpose flexible spending accounts

Health savings account with annual employer contributions of $300 for employees and $600 for employees who are enrolled with their spouse and/or dependents

Voluntary supplemental health plans for Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Infertility coverage

401k matching contribution program

Competitive paid leave program consisting of vacation, sick, and personal time

Paid holidays

Up to 3 weeks of paid parental leave during a 12-month period

Up to 5 days of paid military leave per calendar year

Vacation time will accrue based on length of service

New full-time hires can accrue up to 13 days of vacation and up to 10 days of sick time per year

Up to 32 hours of accrued sick time as personal time

At least 15 paid holidays per year

Reimbursement for basic wholesale company and roadside assistance memberships