Research Associate/Data Analyst I

Provide research data collection, management, analysis, and reporting, along with business process support for the sponsored projects in the URI Computer Science Department’s Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Center (DFCSC) and its K-12 Computer Science outreach program., * Collect, validate, analyze, and maintain programmatic research and other data required for the research, scholarship, and training sponsored projects run by the URI DFCSC.

• In coordination with the PI, generate and maintain standard data reports and assist in response to data requests.

• Aid in coordinating data collection efforts and business processes across assigned projects.

• Develop and maintain databases, dashboards, visualizations, and reports used to monitor project performance, participant outcomes, workforce metrics, and sponsored project deliverables for PIs, university leadership, and sponsors., Perform other duties as assigned.

Personal computers (Windows and Mac), Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel), Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, database management software, PeopleSoft/Oracle financial systems, administration software (InfoEd, Kuali, or equivalent), SQL, and other reporting and project management software as required., 1. Bachelor’s degree.

1. Minimum of two years of experience performing research data collection, analysis, and business process support for sponsored projects in a higher education environment.

2. Demonstrated experience collecting, managing, and analyzing large datasets, and developing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for sponsored projects in a higher education environment.

3. Demonstrated proficiency with all tools listed under Licenses, Tools, and Equipment.

4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

6. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

7. Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated 5+ years of experience performing research data collection, analysis, and business process support for sponsored projects in a higher education environment., 1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree? + Yes + No
2. • Do you have a minimum of two years of experience performing research data collection, analysis, and business process support for sponsored projects in a higher education environment? + Yes + No
3. • Do you have demonstrated experience collecting, managing, and analyzing large datasets, and developing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for sponsored projects in a higher education environment? + Yes + No
4. • Do you have demonstrated proficiency with all tools listed under Licenses, Tools, and Equipment? + Yes + No
5. • Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills? + Yes + No
6. • Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills? + Yes + No
7. • Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations? + Yes + No
8. • Do you have demonstrated experience working in a team environment?

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