Research Analyst I

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Under supervision, performs professional work to support scientific, applied research in human sciences. Assists in planning research, developing Institutional review board applications for human subjects’ research. Prepares moderately complex computer applications for data capture from survey instruments. Supports procedures related to the completion of the landscape scan/needs assessment for the USVI Family First Child Welfare Research Partnership project. Collects and analyzes primary and secondary quantitative and qualitative research data. Designs and develops tables and graphs and assists with the computation of descriptive statistics to summarize data.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, mathematics, statistics, or a related area/field and three (3) years of relevant applied research experience in higher education or a related agency. Relevant applied research experience and/or knowledge required.

Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of scientific research approaches.
Demonstrated time management, organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills.
Ability to operate a personal computer and basic business software, to include the Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated skill in Remark Office OMR , SAS , SPSS , GIS Mapping, or related software.
Ability to work collaboratively as well as be self-directed and work independently.
Ability to prioritize workload and assigned tasks.
Ability to exercise good judgement and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to provide professional customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to develop robust evidence tables.
Prior experience with human subjects’ research.
Prior experience with the analysis of qualitative data.
Prior experience using SAS , SPSS , and/or qualitative data analysis techniques.

Physical Demands

High stress environment
High pressure to meet deadlines.
Must be able to lift 10-15 pounds.

Posting Number

Posting Number S409

Location

Location St. Thomas

Position Type

Position Type Full Time

Number of Vacancies- part time

Posted Salary $45,000 -$50,625

Advertised Job Duties

Data Management & Analysis

• Enters relevant data into appropriate database(s).
• Review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Using qualitative analysis software, support analysis of qualitative data (coding and development of themes, etc.).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Contribute to the development of research/project reports and other scholarly outputs.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual research/project reports.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

• Complete relevant training and professional development.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings.
• Support development, update, and maintenance of Partnership committee memberships.
• Support development and finalization of meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

Open Date 09/30/2024

Close Date

Close Date 01/10/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process.

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Internal or Externally Advertised?

Internal or Externally Advertised? Internal

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What type of degree do you hold ?
  • BA
  • Master's Degree
  • PHD
  • High School Diploma
• * Do you have any experience working in higher education?
  • No Response
  • Yes
  • No
• * Describe a time when you've had to utilize exceptional organizational skills to complete a project.

  (Open Ended Question)