Research Associate/Data Analyst I

Position Information

Posting Number SF02241 Job Title Research Associate/Data Analyst I Position Number Job code # (100855) FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 10 Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $70,000 - $75,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Information

Department Computer Science & Statistics Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Yes Extension Contingency Notes

The position is full-time calendar year, limited to 03/06/2027 with anticipated renewal.

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Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 11/6/2026. Applications received after 11/6/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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THE POSITION SCHEDULE WILL BE IN-PERSON

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide research data collection, management, analysis, and reporting, along with business process support for the sponsored projects in the URI Computer Science Department's Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Center (DFCSC) and its K-12 Computer Science outreach program.

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collect, validate, analyze, and maintain programmatic research and other data required for the research, scholarship, and training sponsored projects run by the URI DFCSC.

In coordination with the PI, generate and maintain standard data reports and assist in response to data requests.

Aid in coordinating data collection efforts and business processes across assigned projects.

Develop and maintain databases, dashboards, visualizations, and reports used to monitor project performance, participant outcomes, workforce metrics, and sponsored project deliverables for PIs, university leadership, and sponsors.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers (Windows and Mac), Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel), Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, database management software, PeopleSoft/Oracle financial systems, administration software (InfoEd, Kuali, or equivalent), SQL, and other reporting and project management software as required.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor's degree.

2. Minimum of two years of experience performing research data collection, analysis, and business process support for sponsored projects in a higher education environment.

3. Demonstrated experience collecting, managing, and analyzing large datasets, and developing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for sponsored projects in a higher education environment.

4. Demonstrated proficiency with all tools listed under Licenses, Tools, and Equipment.

5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

8. Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated 5+ years of experience performing research data collection, analysis, and business process support for sponsored projects in a higher education environment.

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EEO Statement:

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 10/21/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17220