Research Analyst

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 127070
Title: Research Analyst
Functional Title: Research Analyst
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 100%
Unit: VPSA-Counseling Center
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Responsible for the executive, administrative, and supervisory functions involved in the implementation and evaluation of diverse, often concurrently run research studies; manages data and conducts analyses; prepares reports, conference proposals, and articles for journal publications; participates in research presentations at conferences; IRB applications and renewal; responds to requests both within the Center and beyond, for data-related information; maintains data-related bridges to other campus offices and programs, such as the Office of the Registrar and the Orientation Office. This position reports to the Director of the Research Unit.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, counselor education, statistics and measurement, quantitative methodology, survey methodology, public health, human development, higher education, student affairs, or a related field.


Experience:
  • Experience with writing reports or manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, including conducting a strong and ethically compliant literature review.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Mplus, R, HLM).
  • Demonstrated organizational and excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Strong attention to detail.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Experience with large or qualitative data sets
  • Experience with Tableau software
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
About the University of Maryland Counseling Center Research Unit:
The University of Maryland Counseling Center Research Unit produces a variety of research briefs, publishes articles in professional journals, and presents study findings at conferences and to the University campus community. Areas of Research include: Student development & retention; clinical service delivery; college students’ basic needs (food and housing security), academic success, and well-being; and multiculturalism, inclusiveness, & action research.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages, and other items (up to 20 lbs.) between offices.
Posting Date: 11/29/2022
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 12/14/2022
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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