Business Data Analyst I

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission of unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

The Opportunity:

The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine (COM) is seeking well-qualified candidates for a Business Data Analyst I position. The Business Data Analyst I position will support 1st and 2nd-year medical students with their research in the Focused Inquiry Research Experience (F.I.R.E.) module. Additionally, this position will support faculty with their research. This position will assist with duties related to both research design and statistical analysis of results.

Responsibilities:

• Advise in research design and methodology, including instruction on statistical tests specific to a project.

• Utilize effective communication skills to assist students with IRB protocol development, implementation, and management, including statistical and power analyses, advising on how to appropriately modify the Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol and update approvals, and providing proper ethical guidance on this as needed.

• Advise in data collection, processing, and management strategies, including instruction on how to use survey programs (e.g., Qualtrics and RedCap), and set up data files in Excel for later import into statistical software. Guide students on how to conduct data analyses using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), R, and/or other relevant statistical software as appropriate.

• Advise interpreting and reporting results in written and graphic format.

• Assist with the organization, coordination, and implementation of student research conferences, including tabulating and calculating student scores/awards, etc.

• Assist with psychometric analysis to ensure validity, reliability, and fairness of assessments.

• Other duties as assigned (examples include participating in team meetings, proctoring exams, assisting with the administration of curricular activities, and timely completion of all required university and college training and updates).

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information  

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS, or BS with 2 years of relevant experience in the areas of biostatistics, epidemiology, data analytics, and/or related areas.

• Basic working knowledge of biostatistics with associated computational skills (proficiency with XL and SPSS).

• Excellent people skills and be able to work effectively with medical students, doctors, and staff on a regular basis.

• Computer programming and big data analytic skills including R, Python, and /or other languages.

• Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence methods applicable to medical research.

• Experience with meta-analyses and/or systematic reviews.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

In addition to your application please upload a current resume and cover letter

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here .

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

College of Medicine (COM) - Faculty and Academic Affairs

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - occasional nights and/or weekends

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$56,030.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

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