Director of Data and Research
Company: The University Of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 5, 2025
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JR30049DepartmentConsortium Research Nagoaka
About the DepartmentAs 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 SummaryThe 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
Minimum QualificationsEducation: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:---Preferred QualificationsEducation:
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the
application.
Job FamilyResearch
Role ImpactPeople Manager
Scheduled Weekly Hours37.5
Drug Test RequiredNo
Health Screen RequiredNo
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo
Pay Rate TypeSalary
FLSA StatusExempt
Pay Range$110,000.00 - $115,000.00The 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 EligibleYesThe 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 .
Posting StatementThe University of Chicago is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or
expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status
as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status,
genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For
additional information please see the University's Notice of
Nondiscrimination.Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation
to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or
submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.All offers of
employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a
review of conviction history.A conviction does not automatically
preclude University employment.Rather, the University considers
conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the
nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the
proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the
position.The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety
Report (Report) provides information about University offices and
programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics,
emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and
information. The Report can be accessed online at:
http://securityreport.uchicago.edu .Paper copies of the Report are
available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police
Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.About UsThe
University of Chicago is an urban research university that has
driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and
open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where
ideas are born that challenge and change the world.We empower
individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of
original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic,
and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core
curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas
with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders
in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.
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