United Teachers Los Angeles · 1 day ago
Research Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $131K/yrUnited Teachers Los Angeles is a democratic union representing 38,000 members in various educational roles. The Research Specialist will support officers and staff by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining databases, and preparing reports to inform strategic recommendations and campaigns.
CommunitiesEducationProfessional NetworkingSocial
Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain a database of pertinent information relevant to bargaining, organizing and preservation of the tenets of UTLA
Collect and analyze public records in order to understand school district practices and policies, finances, and other relevant issues
Research current economic, social, and policy trends to inform or make appropriate strategic recommendations
Create research-based materials with high quality sourcing on individuals, organizations, issues, and institutions in order to support a variety of campaigns including new organizing, bargaining, representation, common good and other policy demands
Develop tools and materials to assist staff, leadership and members with power analysis and strategic planning
Prepare non-academic reports, data analyses, and presentations on a wide range of topics for internal and external audiences in collaboration with other departments including Organizing and Representation, Communications, Political and Community Organizing, and UTLA leadership as requested
Maintain research library
Perform other duties as assigned by the Strategic Research Director
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated quantitative and analytic skills as well as familiarity with public and private data sources
Competency with software applications including strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools, including the ability to create graphs, presentations, and reports
Comprehensive communication skills for oral, written, and visual presentations, including explaining complex information in accurate, concise, and useful terms
Knowledge of the labor movement and experience supporting union campaigns
Experience collecting and analyzing data related to budgets, compensation, economic and demographic surveys, reports and databases, employer staffing and financial reports, real estate, contracts, corporate structures and relationships, and labor agreements
Experience synthesizing research for practical planning purposes
Completion of an undergraduate degree
Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Preferred
Experience conducting industry research is considered a plus, especially in the education sector
Familiarity with programs such as SQL, R, Python, BigQuery, Tableau
Prior work experience in a union environment is preferred
Familiarity with UTLA and/or its affiliates
Benefits
Employer paid medical, dental, vision care for staff members and eligible dependents
Excellent retirement plan options
Monthly automobile allowance for maintenance and operation of a car
Parking is provided
Company
United Teachers Los Angeles
We are a union of more than 33,000 educators in the Los Angeles Unified School District, working side by side with parents and community allies to call for an investment in our neighborhood district schools through adequate and equitable funding to ensure that all our children have access to a truly high-quality public education.
Founded in 1970
51-200 employees
Funding
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