Senior Analyst, Data & Research

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY

The Education Trust (Ed Trust) seeks a Senior Research Analyst in our New York office (ETNY). The Senior Research Analyst will join a staff committed to fulfilling our mission of closing opportunity gaps that disproportionately affect students of color and students from low-income backgrounds.

The Senior Analyst serves as a content expert on quantitative and qualitative research, advancing research and policy priorities in alignment with EdTrust-New York’s strategic goals. This role will produce research that highlights trends and inequities for students of color and students from low income backgrounds. The Senior Analyst will develop analyses, research briefs, data tools and visualizations, presentations, and other communications that advance, promote, and elevate strengths and opportunities for increasing educational equity in New York City and across the state. Successful candidates will bring knowledge of and ability to access and analyze publicly available education datasets in New York State and New York City through an education equity lens.

Ed Trust is committed to advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the U.S. education system. Through our research and advocacy, Ed Trust improves equity in education from preschool through college, engages diverse communities dedicated to equity and justice, and increases political and public will to build an education system where all students will thrive.

Available immediately, this role is based in our New York office and works primarily from a home office in New York or New Jersey. The Senior Analyst reports to the Lead II of Research.

ABOUT THE SENIOR ANALYST, RESEARCH ROLE

The responsibilities and objectives for the role include, but are not limited to, the following:

·       Develop and conduct quantitative analyses - using publicly available data - that examine socioeconomic and race-based patterns in opportunity and success, leveraging coding skills and analytics software to conduct descriptives and subgroup analyses.

·       Develop and conduct qualitative analyses; including original data collection that examine socioeconomic and race-based patterns in opportunity and success, leveraging focus groups, survey instruments, and analyses software.

·       Manage and implement multiple projects that identify promising policies for advancing educational equity, including producing tools and resources for diverse audiences (e.g., students, policymakers, families, and institutional leaders)

·       Mine data from publicly available sources to produce replicable datasets that help identify equity gaps and bright spots

·       Produce reports, briefs, data visualizations, blogs, and other resources to further inform policymakers, educators, journalists, and other public audiences of Ed Trust - New York’s agenda.

·       Serve as a spokesperson for Ed Trust - New York by sharing and elevating analyses and policy recommendations publicly with various audiences--including the media, advocates, and policymakers -- that inform and align with Ed Trust’s policy priorities of eliminating educational disparities and enhancing student outcomes.

·       Elevate Ed Trust’s policy priorities by developing key relationships and representing the organization in external meetings with external stakeholders, peer organizations, policymakers, leaders, funders, and other advocates.

·       Collaborate internally across EdTrust - New York to support fundraising and grants management, strategic communications

·       Support and facilitate advisory groups that inform EdTrust - New York’s strategic actions and research products, including topical advisory groups that include student members

·       Respond to rapid response inquiries about policy and/or data analyses from staff, as well as work with the team to respond to policymakers, advocates, the media, and the public

IDEAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

·       Shared belief in Ed Trust’s mission and a commitment to improving educational equity with a focus on racial equity

·       Dedication in contributing to and maintaining an equitable working environment

·       Excellent analytic and communication skills, both oral and written, and in a variety of formats and contexts

·       Strong project management (including time management) skills, with the ability to manage work across multiple stakeholders and meet project milestones / deadlines  

·       Advanced knowledge and experience in Excel, R/R Studio, Tableau, Python, SQL and github;

·       Knowledge and experience in Excel, ASANA, Microsoft Outlook, and other administrative software

·       Demonstrated ability to manage and manipulate data and conduct descriptive analyses with excellence

·       Critical thinker, problem solver, and continuous learner, with ability and interest in working in a fast-paced and collaborative office 

·       Willingness to receive and act upon, as well as provide, constructive feedback 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

·       At least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree a plus/preferred?

·       At least four years of experience conducting and/or analyzing research and data in education policy or a related field, preferably on topics of equity

·       Demonstrated ability to produce quantitative and qualitative research analyses that address education equity and closing gaps in opportunity and outcomes

·       Significant understanding of education policy in New York City / New York State, and the ability to learn, understand and apply relevant qualitative and quantitative education data to a policy context

·       Knowledge of and familiarity with publicly available data sources on P12 education in New York City / New York State

·       Demonstrated experience using analytical software and coding

COMPENSATION

This position falls in Level C of our salary structure. The new hire salary range for this position is $73,530 - $91,920. New hire offers are rarely offered at the top of this range and are commensurate with skills, experience and internal equity.  

The Education Trust prioritizes the health and well-being of its employees and, to that end, offers a highly competitive benefits package. Medical, dental and vision insurance are covered at 100% for the employee, with significant coverage also offered for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. We provide sick leave, vacation leave, and personal leave, and we follow the federal government for most holiday closures. To ensure staff have synchronous opportunities for rest and renewal, the office is closed for a week-long summer break and a week-long winter break. Among other offerings, we provide an Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the employee, and a generous 7% contribution opportunity on a 403(b)-retirement plan.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, PLEASE APPLY

The Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

To apply: Please provide an updated resume and complete the short-answer application questions in ADP to apply.