UMass Boston · 12 hours ago
Research Data Analyst
Greater Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUMass Boston is seeking a Research Data Analyst to support data management, reporting, and technology-related functions for externally funded research administration. The role involves maintaining research portfolio data, generating reports, updating web content, and providing systems support to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Maintain and update internal research finance reports, trackers, scorecards, and templates to support data-informed decision-making and performance monitoring
Generate and distribute recurring and ad-hoc internal and external reports to support ORSP and institutional decision-making; assist with the upkeep of research systems and dashboards (e.g., Kuali, Summit, HelioCampus), ensuring accuracy and consistency; track performance metrics and trend data over time to identify areas for improvement; prepare summary data and basic explanations to support audit readiness and variance discussions with leadership
Support the preparation of sponsor and regulatory reports, including data gathering, formatting, and quality control
Maintain and update departmental web content to ensure timely communication of resources, policies, and announcements
Assist in ensuring research data handling practices comply with institutional data governance, privacy, and retention policies; flag discrepancies and contribute to system and process improvements
Provide first-line technical support for departmental systems; troubleshoot minor issues and coordinate with central IT as needed
Coordinate with ORSP staff, to ensure alignment of data tracking, system documentation, and reporting practices
Maintain detailed records of data processes, reporting activities, and IT support requests; contribute to process improvements
Perform ad-hoc assignments and assist with special projects or institutional initiatives as assigned; may support urgent operational needs or provide backup coverage as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in data analytics, information systems, business administration, or a related field, plus 1–3 years of relevant experience required
Foundational knowledge of data management principles, business intelligence tools, and institutional reporting systems used in research administration required
Preferred
Familiarity with research or higher education environments and exposure to financial or sponsored research data is strongly preferred
Company
UMass Boston
UMass Boston is the city’s only public research university.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (34)
2024 (24)
2023 (23)
2022 (19)
2021 (16)
2020 (23)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.84MKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information AdministrationThe Boston FoundationMassachusetts Clean Energy Center
2023-02-27Grant· $2.97M
2018-12-14Grant· $0.01M
2017-12-07Grant· $0.85M
Leadership Team
Allyce Najimy
Professor & Co-Founder UMass Boston Sport Leadership & Administration Bachelor Program
Adán Colón-Carmona
PI of the U54 UMass Boston-Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Partnership
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