Research Analyst

$72,925 - $79,685/Yr

Rochester City School District - Rochester, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Rochester, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Analyst position at the Rochester City School District involves the collection and preliminary analysis of data to support departmental operations. This role is essential for developing and implementing monitoring systems, conducting evaluations, and advising administrative staff on planning and implementation issues. The analyst will work under the supervision of senior analysts and may oversee clerical staff, contributing to the improvement of existing programs and the development of new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and perform preliminary analysis on departmental or agency operations.
• Design and execute program monitoring, including fiscal and program reporting systems.
• Develop evaluation systems, including instrumentation, data collection, and report writing.
• Conduct needs assessments and planning processes for program development.
• Advise administrative staff on implementation and planning issues.
• Coordinate and attend meetings related to planning and monitoring tasks.
• Prepare materials and presentations for meetings.
• Assist in identifying needed special services and programs.
• Assist in developing new programs and systems and improving existing operations.
• Prepare narrative, statistical, graphic, and tabular reports for review.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university.
• Master's degree in Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Statistics, or a closely related field (preferred).
• One year of full-time paid or part-time equivalent experience in research analysis, program planning, evaluation, or data collection.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in grant writing and funding applications.
• Strong decision-making ability and good judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $35.06 to $38.31.
• Full-time position with a 40-hour work week.