GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The role of the Research Analyst is to support the team’s collection, maintenance, and analysis of data for wider church use. Specifically, this includes collecting information through surveys and other means, preparing reports, and assisting with overall data maintenance and collection for the annual Yearbook. This position also contributes to research and report writing in collaboration with the Research and Data Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates and contributes to survey design and analysis, in collaboration with other team members.
• Helps to prepare regular reports, including:
  • Conference finance/compensation report
  • Synod Summary Report
  • Tent of Our Own Making Report
  • UCC@70 Special Report
  • Other reports as requested
• 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 projects;
• Conducts preliminary analyses of data sets to assist the team in planning further analyses and final research projects;
• Prepares visualizations and dashboards for wider church use;
• Contributes to the research and writing of Research and Data reports;
• Contributes to the presentation of Research and Data research at professional meetings;
• Assists in identifying and developing research priorities;
• Helps maintain the integrity of existing databases through data checks, cleaning, and analysis;
• Codes open-ended survey responses;
• Contributes to and collaborates with team on large-scale ongoing research projects and reporting, including the Faith Communities Today (FACT) survey;
• Commits to engaging and recommending data practices with a purposeful anti-oppression posture to guide decisions;
• Manages the Vital Signs & Statistics Blog, operations, content, and contributors;
• Additional duties as assigned.