Research Analyst

About the role

The Research Analyst supports the Illinois Community College Board's data collection, analysis, reporting and accountability functions. The analyst assists in collecting, reviewing, processing and analysing data submitted by colleges, adult education providers and other stakeholders, prepares reports and data visualizations, supports the annual reporting cycle and works with internal and external partners to ensure accurate and consistent use of data.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, coordinate and process data from colleges and adult education providers, maintaining logs and checking submissions for completeness, accuracy and consistency
• Help develop, update and test surveys, and use agency software to gather, analyse and distribute data
• Create data visualizations and reports, including end-of-year federal accountability reports and grant monitoring reports
• Assist with IPEDS reporting and revise the Management Information System (MIS) Manual, and help update the MIS Data Collection Portal and the ICCB website
• Attend meetings, give oral and written presentations and act as liaison between the Research and Analytics Division, IT and other divisions and external stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include occasional travel

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in education, social science or a related field with at least two courses in statistics
• Two years of educational and/or other research experience
• Desired: master's degree in research methods, information technology, computer science, mathematics, education or social science
• Desired: at least two years of experience at a state education agency or institution of higher education
• Familiarity with the community college system

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel
• Desired: statistical software such as R, Stata, SAS or SPSS
• Desired: survey software (JotForm, Survey Monkey, Qualtrics) and survey design
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Salary: $53,500 - $60,000. Applicants submit a detailed resume and complete all application questions; the position is subject to a criminal background investigation and an employment history review.