Research & Evaluation Analyst

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The IRD for this job is: 1/28/2026

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

UC Santa Cruz offers a vibrant community that inspires the intellectual and personal development of all students. The Division of Undergraduate Education supports students and creates a living-learning community where students thrive, belong, and are engaged world citizens.

As a member of the Division of Undergraduate Education, the Educational Partnership Center (EPC) provides an array of school-centered and student-centered activities for students, parents, faculty, and community members across the Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley/San Jose regions to support students on the college-going pathway. The EPC coordinates new and longstanding student academic preparation efforts of the University of California, Santa Cruz with the goal of increasing access and opportunity to postsecondary education for students across our service area. The EPC provides support to faculty, staff, and outreach groups to work collaboratively with schools, community colleges, and universities to promote educational pathways to success for all students. Programs in the EPC include:

California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP)
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)
Central Coast K-16 Regional Collaborative (CCRC)
Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)
Educational Talent Search Program (ETS)
Girls in Engineering (GIE)
Access Program

The GEAR UP programs are under the umbrella of the EPC, serving targeted schools in the Pajaro Valley region, Salinas, and South Monterey County with the goal of increasing the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

More information can be found at: https://ucsc.epc.edu

JOB SUMMARY

The EPC Project Policy Analyst 3 conducts activities associated with supporting strategic planning, decision making, and initiatives for EPC programs through the data collection and analysis for all EPC programs. Under the direction of the EPC Research, Evaluation, and Innovation (REI), the Project Policy Analyst 3 will act as project manager of the analysis, reporting, and distribution of research data to ensure programs are meeting grant objectives and reporting requirements. Tasks include managing data for planning and conducting analytical studies, program assessment, and developing reports based on grant requirements, formative studies to improve programming, and support with region analysis.

Additionally, the Project Policy Analyst 3 may be required to develop new programs, policies or procedures for possible implementation within the REI team as well as other data expectations across EPC programs. This position may be involved with compliance with informational requests from partner school districts and external agencies.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $80,000 - $84,000/Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus / Hybrid

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 (007398), Grade 21

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

50% - REI Project Management and Database Management

• Support all EPC programs' reporting requirements, including maintaining data collection systems and processes, analysis, and assisting program directors on completing necessary reports
• Manage annual reporting and methodology documentation, create agendas, organize projects, and ensue the team works together towards completion of projects
• Share oversight responsibilities for Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) with the REI Director
• Act as lead with database management system - working closely with vendors to build systems based on EPC needs, training staff, and setting up a system to ensure timely and accurate data input
• Design and establish systems that manage, store and retrieve data for analysis to answer ad hoc informational requests and tracking of students and program objectives
• Assist across EPC in training development around data collection, monitoring, accuracy, and professional skills associated with reporting

40% - Data Analysis

• Researches, gathers, analyzes and summarizes information for the development of complex data research projects, and support in selecting appropriate methods and techniques to ensure goals are met
• Completes quantitative and qualitative analysis for reporting, planning, and formative studies to better inform programming, both independently and as part of a group assessing data. Continues to develop quantitative and qualitative skills to be able to take a stronger lead in evaluation and analysis
• Develop new programs and policies or procedures as needed
• Help to develop and implement expectations/ around standardization in expectations around service delivery, data reporting, and data use for programming
• Assist REI Director in data share out to internal and external staff, partners, and stakeholders

10% - Administrative and Other tasks

• Complete administrative and other tasks as necessary

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in education, policy, or related social science field, data science, or equivalent experience
• Experience in critical analysis methodology
• Sufficient experience in education policy, research, or a related field data organization and management to infer competency
• General knowledge in data collection and analysis techniques and statistics or social science research techniques
• Knowledge of organizational principles and procedures involved in handling sensitive data (for example, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA)
• Understanding of organizational rules and regulations
• Well developed active listening and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems and recommend effective resolutions.
• Able to provide good judgment, a critical eye to data review, decision-making, and problem solving
• Strong ability to present information in a clear concise manner verbally and in writing
• Ability to create and maintain clear action plans for research projects, program assessment, and grant reporting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree in education, policy, or related social science field, or equivalent experience
• Fluency in data-analysis software such as Tableau, R, R-Studio, Python, Qualtrics, and/or Atlas.ti
• Experience managing grant reporting
• Experience working with school districts and stakeholders

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• This is a fully remote position, and the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• The selected candidate has the option to work a hybrid work schedule. If a hybrid work schedule is confirmed, the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.

• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.

• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.