Inclusive Excellence Researcher and Data Analyst

The Researcher and Data Analyst (RDA) reports to the Director of Research and Bruin Engagement and works closely with the Director of Research Strategy and Analytics. The RDA is responsible for carrying out a variety of research and analytical projects related to advancing the Inclusive Excellence mission. The RDA contributes to the design and implementation of OIE's data analytics strategy and carries out various quantitative and mixed methods research and data analysis projects. The RDA contributes expertise in data and results visualizations, translation of results into actionable advice to office and University leadership. The RDA will develop and apply multivariate and other types of statistical analyses to identify predictive and explanatory statistical associations that will guide planning and decision-making about strategic priorities of the Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) and will create tables, chart, graphics and narrative to convey sophisticated concepts and findings, in both written and oral formats. The position is also responsible for ensuring application of best practices in data management, including privacy and confidentiality protections, databases and data structures conformance to uniform standards, and creation of a standardized suite of query and analysis tools. The RDA may represent the Office at UC-wide and interorganizational meetings and, with peer departments within the UC system and beyond. The incumbent may also present findings at professional conferences and meetings, publish research in professional journals and keep current on relevant social science research. The RDA will contribute to or lead the identification, development, writing and submission of grant-funded research opportunities.