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Research Specialist, Office of Applied Research, Evaluation, and Data Analytics

POSITION DETAILS

The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's leading urban public university, serving more than 475,000 students in degree, certificate, and continuing education programs at 25 colleges and institutions in New York City. The Office of Applied Research, Evaluation, and Data Analytics (OAREDA) is a unified research and data unit that integrates and streamlines the important work of three major research and data areas: institutional research and assessment, program evaluation and program support, and data management and analytics. The goal of OAREDA is to bring to the forefront program, policy, and institutional research, as well as data management, infrastructure, and institutional reporting as requisite functions for building a robust data culture within the Office of Academic Affairs and CUNY more broadly, and for solving complex problems being tackled by the University.

Working in many dimensions of public higher education, the Evaluation Unit conducts empirical research, and implementation and impact studies to provide partners with the knowledge and resources necessary to develop, improve, and ultimately reach key project goals. This unit currently provides evaluation services to over 30 educational programs administered by CUNY’s Central Office organized into three focus areas: College Readiness, College Access and Success, and Career Readiness and Workforce Development. The Evaluation Unit coordinates with OAREDA’s data units on data collection and management protocols, business intelligence tools for reporting, and employs rigorous qualitative and quantitative research methods, and approach their work with a focus on leveraging data integration to drive program improvement and inform critical decision-making). We also partner with programs and researchers at CUNY campuses, as well as external organizations and institutions in New York City.

Reporting to the Senior Research Specialist, the Research Specialist will help to develop and implement an evaluation agenda for select projects situated within the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) such as CUNY 2X Tech, and other related academic programs and initiatives. The Research Specialist will be a key member of various project teams, manage evaluation projects, and contribute to report writing and dissemination. In this role, the Research Specialist will provide critical support to program directors and staff by collecting, coding, and organizing program data sets and developing evaluation reports.

Additionally, the Research Specialist will conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses utilizing a variety of data sets and databases to evaluate the programs and produce effective data visualizations.

NOTES:

1. Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

2. This position is contingent on funding to be renewed on an annual basis, with current funding due to end 6/30/26.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or advanced graduate training in education, social sciences or in a related field, with at least three years of full-time experience working in an applied research setting.

• Formal training in research and evaluation methods and a strong understanding of statistical concepts.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of statistical software (STATA and/or R) to analyze and manipulate large data sets with complex structures.

• Experience employing quasi-experimental quantitative methods in program evaluation (such as propensity score matching, linear regression, or logistic regression).

• Experience translating research findings into deliverables for diverse types of audiences.

• Familiarity with matching data sets and manipulating large amounts of data from multiple sources.

• Demonstrated skill in managing evaluation and/or research projects.

• Experience using qualitative research methods.

• Detail-oriented, with an ability to keep accurate, well-organized records.

• Ability to be flexible and to work carefully and quickly to meet competing demands of programs.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated interest in issues of access to and success in postsecondary education.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Oversees collection and assessment of data for Institutional Research purposes.

- Compiles, maintains, and analyzes institutional data in various formats

- Produces reports and metrics based on department's needs; responds to time-critical ad-hoc requests

- Loads, extracts, edits, and evaluates data for reporting and analytics

- Maintains selected databases and document libraries, updating and ensuring data quality and accuracy

- May participate in internal and external surveys as needed

- May consult with others in designing methodology for research projects

- Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range is **$70,238 - $86,645** , commensurate with credentials, education, and experience.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=30669&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30669

Location

Central Office