Research Analyst, Application Close: October 30, 2024

Ministry Team: Center for Analytics, Research & Development, and Data (CARDD)

Reports To: Director, Center for Analytics, Research & Development, and Data (CARDD)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Grade: 8

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Category: National and Global Ministries, Cleveland, Ohio

Starting Salary: $63,000-$70,000

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Center for Analytics, Research, and Data is a church-wide resource whose mission is to gather, provide, and interpret information and trends for the purpose of illuminating the past, realizing the present, and envisioning the future of the United Church of Christ in the larger social context. CARDD aspires to build a culture of assessment and a unified, collaborative information network across all settings of the United Church of Christ.

The role of the Research Analyst is to support the team’s collection, maintenance, and analysis of data for wider church use. Specifically, this includes collecting information through surveys and other means, preparing reports, and assisting with overall data maintenance and collection for the annual Yearbook. This position also contributes to the research and report writing in collaboration with the Director of CARDD.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contributes to Yearbook process, including preparing Necrology section and other sections on an as-needed basis
Along with the Director and Office Coordinator for Projects and Research, coordinates and contributes to survey design and analysis
In coordination with the Ambassador for Innovation and Engagement, consults on and builds evaluations for R&D projects
Prepares regular reports, including:
- Conference finance/compensation report
- Synod Summary Report
- Other reports as requested
Compiles data for projects on an as-needed basis
Processes customized database requests for information and statistics
Develops literature reviews and bibliographies for proposed and ongoing CARDD projects
Conducts preliminary analyses of data sets to assist the team in planning further analyses and final research projects
Codes open-ended survey responses
Contributes to the research and writing of CARDD reports
Contributes to the presentation of CARDD research at professional meetings
Assists the Director in identifying and developing CARDD’s research priorities
Helps maintain the integrity of existing CARDD databases through data checks, cleaning, and analysis
Contributes to and collaborates with Director on large-scale ongoing research projects and reporting, including the Faith Communities Today (FACT) survey
Commits to engaging and recommending data practices with a purposeful anti-oppression posture to guide decisions
Manages the Vital Signs & Statistics Blog, operations, content, and contributors
Curates the Special Reports section of CARDD’s Statistical Profile
Additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A master’s degree or equivalent in a social science or data-related discipline, or a combination of academic study and experience, Ph.D preferred.
Experience using SPSS and Excel; experience with additional statistical software preferred
Prior experience in data cleaning and management, analysis, and report-writing as well as survey research
High level of familiarity with religion-related sociological research and data
Accurate data entry skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Self-motivated
Excellent organizational skills
Team player

OTHER:

This position is based in Cleveland, OH and requires at least 3 days in the office.

COVID-19 vaccination records will be requested during the onboarding process.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer paid health, dental, life insurance, and pension benefits

Application Deadline: October 30, 2024

The United Church of Christ is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees.

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