Department
Consortium Research Nagoaka
About the Department
As one of the first schools of social work in the United States, the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice has shaped the field for more than 100 years. As part of the University of Chicago, the Crown Family School shares the University's core values and distinctive intellectual culture. Crown Family School faculty, staff and students focus on identifying solutions to complex problems through the integration of research, training, and direct community engagement. Guided by an interdisciplinary tradition, Crown Family School scholars conduct innovative research to address interconnected social challenges such as educational inequality, health disparities, crime and violence, poverty, and child and family welfare—working at multiple scales, from individual to policy-level interventions.
More than 8,000 Crown Family School graduates in the US and globally hold leadership positions in academia, at nonprofits, and at governmental agencies. The Crown Family School is the home of several academic centers. These include the Susan and Richard Kiphart Center for Global Health and Social Development, the Urban Education Institute (UEI), the Center for Health Administration Studies, the Smart Decarceration Project, and the Employment Instability, Family Well-being, and Social Policy Network (EINet). More information may be found at https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/.
The University of Chicago Crown Family School is the academic home to the Urban Education Institute (UEI), an internationally and nationally renowned institute addressing educational inequality in urban communities by conducting rigorous research, informing evidence-based policies, and implementing innovative practices to promote educational equity and excellence. At the heart of UEI’s mission is a commitment to using rigorous research evidence and authentic community engagement to transform and promote best practices and policies in education. We approach this work through an equity lens, ensuring that all components of our research and partnerships are interconnected and focused on addressing systemic inequities. These principles guide all our projects and partnerships, creating cohesive and impactful initiatives.
Job Summary
The To&Through Project and the UChicago Consortium seek an individual to lead data analysis and quantitative research on educational attainment. Managing a team of three to five data and research analysts, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading descriptive research, longitudinal and real-time data management, and data visualization for the To&Through Project. This position will jointly report to the Executive Director of the To&Through Project and the Deputy Director of the Consortium.
The successful candidate is someone who is deeply committed to educational equity and believes that data and research play a critical role in informing systemic change. They have a proven track record of leading teams through large educational data analysis projects, conducting research through rigorous analyses of quantitative data and are able to communicate complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences. While the successful candidate loves to code, draw data visualizations, build data tools, and discuss interpretations, they also love taking a leadership role in a highly collaborative environment and finding opportunities to laugh and have fun with colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Oversee design and production of data for the To&Through Online Tool and real-time data production for quarterly trainings.
- Manage complex databases of student- and institution-level data from multiple sources, updating, developing, and implementing internal protocols for data documentation, code review, and data quality assurance.
- Lead the design and production of descriptive research studies on the educational attainment of Chicago Public Schools students.
- Lead the design of data tools to enable school-based practitioners to more easily pull, visualize, and understand data.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of internal data processes, definitions, and decision rules.
- Oversee a team of 3-5 junior research data analysts, creating a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Train new team members in SAS and provide technical guidance and oversight for data analysts working in SAS, SQL, and R.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of professional learning and communications associated with data and research from the To&Through Project.
- Manage data-sharing timelines and relationships with data partners, including ongoing relationships with partners, including funders, policymakers, individuals in Chicago schools, the University of Chicago, and state and national educational research organizations.
- Contribute to the intellectual capacity and culture of both the Consortium and the To&Through Project.
Manages research professionals and support staff involved with planning, monitoring, and compliance aspects of research projects. Advises other researchers on long-range plans for research projects.
Reviews research of others, and may conduct own research, in area of expertise. Edits and approves articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference. Manages the research of processes in clinical or non-clinical settings. Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master’s or doctoral degree in public policy, economics, sociology or other relevant social science or mathematical discipline.
Coursework in statistics or computer science.
Experience:
At least five years of related experience working in education research or data settings, with experience in state, district, or school settings particularly valued.
Authorship of public or internal education research or data reports, journal articles, or other manuscripts.
Experience working with large data sets and developing visualizations for data use.
Experience supervising and coaching junior staff.
Experience leading or managing data and research projects.
Preferred Competencies
Expertise in research methods, data analysis and disseminating results of research.
Experience directing research projects.
Belief in the potential of all students, public schools, and the mission of The To&Through Project and Consortium on School Research.
Commitment to educational equity, particularly to increasing the degree attainment outcomes for historically underrepresented Black and Latinx student populations.
Ability to set vision and direction and lead a team.
Project management and influencing others to achieve outcomes.
Ability to build relationships across areas of difference.
Commitment to ongoing self-reflection, professional learning, and growth.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently, with supervision, or in collaboration as a team member.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
Application Documents
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
People Manager
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$110,000.00 - $115,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook.
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