Research Associate/Data Analyst I

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); In loco; USD 70.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Rhode Island seeks a Research Associate/Data Analyst I to provide data collection, management, analysis, and reporting for sponsored projects within the Computer Science & Statistics Department. The role supports DFCSC and K-12 CS outreach, coordinating data processes and developing dashboards for PI, leadership, and sponsors.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in higher education data work, and strong Excel/Power BI/Tableau/SQL skills, with excellent written

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum two years of sponsored projects data collection/analysis in higher education.
• Experience building reports, dashboards, and metrics for research programs.
• Proficiency with listed licenses/tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups and in a team environment.

Mansioni

• Collect, validate, analyze, and maintain data for sponsored projects.
• Create standard data reports and respond to data requests.
• Coordinate data collection and business processes across projects.
• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor performance and outcomes.

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

2+ years of research data collection experience

Experience with data analysis in higher education

Team-oriented and collaborative

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Ability to work with diverse groups

Strumenti

Excel/Office Suite

Power BI

Tableau

SharePoint

Teams

Adobe Acrobat

Database software

PeopleSoft/Oracle

InfoEd/Kuali

SQL

Reporting tools

Descrizione del lavoro

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#2) Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

Job Title

Research Associate/Data Analyst I

Position Number

Position Number Job code # (100855)

FTE

FTE 1.00

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Type

Position Type Professional Staff

Union

Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff

Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $70,000 - $75,000

Status

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Information

Department

Department Computer Science & Statistics

Contact(s)

Physical Demands

Campus Location

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded

Grant Funded Yes

The position is full-time calendar year, limited to 03/06/2027 with anticipated renewal.

Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 11/6/2026. Applications received after 11/6/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

THE POSITION SCHEDULE WILL BE IN- PERSON

POSITION SUMMARY :

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• 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.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

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.

Required Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s degree.
• 2. Minimum of two years of experience performing research data collection, analysis, and business process support for sponsored projects in a higher education environment.
• 3. Demonstrated experience collecting, managing, and analyzing large datasets, and developing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for sponsored projects in a higher education environment.
• 4. Demonstrated proficiency with all tools listed under Licenses, Tools, and Equipment.
• 5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• 6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• 7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
• 8. Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Demonstrated 5+ years of experience performing research data collection, analysis, and business process support for sponsored projects in a higher education environment.

EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/21/2026

Closing Date