Research Analyst, Application Close: October 30, 2024

United Church Christ - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Cleveland, OH

About the position

The Research Analyst position at the Center for Analytics, Research, and Data (CARDD) is designed to support the collection, maintenance, and analysis of data for the United Church of Christ. This role is integral to the church's mission of gathering and interpreting information to inform its future direction. The Research Analyst will work closely with the Director of CARDD and other team members to conduct surveys, prepare reports, and maintain data integrity, contributing to a culture of assessment within the church.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to Yearbook process, including preparing Necrology section and other sections on an as-needed basis.
• Coordinates and contributes to survey design and analysis with the Director and Office Coordinator for Projects and Research.
• Consults on and builds evaluations for R&D projects in coordination with the Ambassador for Innovation and Engagement.
• Prepares regular reports, including Conference finance/compensation report and Synod Summary Report.
• 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.
• Manages the Vital Signs & Statistics Blog, operations, content, and contributors.
• Curates the Special Reports section of CARDD's Statistical Profile.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in data collection and analysis, preferably in a research or academic setting.
• Strong writing skills for report preparation and documentation.
• Ability to design and analyze surveys effectively.
• Familiarity with database management and data integrity practices.
• Experience in conducting literature reviews and bibliographies.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the United Church of Christ and its mission.
• Experience with statistical software or data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with anti-oppression practices in data collection and analysis.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.