Visiting Undergraduate Affairs Data Analyst - University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)

Who: University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)

What: The Visiting Undergraduate Affairs Data Analyst performs research and creates data visualizations in the areas of undergraduate student success, program assessment and effectiveness, and strategic planning. This position develops and conducts research, and analyzes data for decision making and policy implementation in areas including (but not limited to) undergraduate student retention and graduation, student goal attainment, program assessment and evaluation, access and equity, and functional benchmarking specific to higher education.

Responsibilities:

Data Visualization

·         Make complex datasets more accessible, understandable and usable by creating visual data models.

·         Develop and maintain integrated data dashboards to display student data in support of institutional goals.

·         Integrate multiple relational data sets to create data visualizations.

 

Research Design

·         Conduct evidence-based best practice research and perform studies for strategic planning, program and policy assessment, and student support services.

·         Design effective research strategies and gather relevant information using primary and secondary sources and techniques (e.g., institutional data, course data, surveys, print sources, government agencies, external research organizations, etc.).

·         Organize and execute research projects, identifying ways to improve research design and data validity.

·         Select and adapt quantitative methods, practices, and theories to perform analysis, interpret results, and document findings.

·         Select and adapt qualitative methods, practices, and theories to perform analysis, interpret results, and document findings.

·         Manage IRB protocols for VPUA projects.

 

Data Analysis and Reporting

·          Identify and analyze patterns in institutional data, make critical observations of policy impact, and recommend strategies and actions.

·         Develop analytical models, identify trends and fluctuations, evaluate limitations of data, and specify the range of results needed for management planning, programming, and resource decisions. Generate ad-hoc reports as needed.

·         Communicate with non-technical end-users to deliver reports.

·         Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree required, preferred in statistics, psychology, education, data analytics, computer engineering, computer science, or related field. Master’s or doctoral degree in these fields or other related disciplines preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience conducting education, social science, student success related research or data analytics/visualizations.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with multiple constituents and articulate complex, multifaceted issues related to institutional effectiveness. Ability to collect and analyze qualitative data from a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience in a higher education setting using data analytics, research methods, and statistics. Experience in developing, maintaining, and managing data dashboards preferred.
• Proficiency with statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, R. Experience with software such as Python, SQL, and other database query reporting tools preferred. Proven ability to work in distributed systems.

Apply here by February 10, 2021.

Short-Term Consultant on Global Urbanization - OECD (Paris)

Who: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The mission of OECD is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The OECD provides a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common problems. We work with governments to understand what drives economic, social and environmental change. We measure productivity and global flows of trade and investment. We analyse and compare data to predict future trends. We set international standards on a wide range of things, from agriculture and tax to the safety of chemicals.

What: The OECD’s Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities is hiring a short-term consultant to contribute to a research project on global urbanization. The project aims at providing a comprehensive overview of global urbanization since 1975 using a new and innovative dataset of all cities across the world. Working in a team with several economists/policy analysts, the selected candidate will be expected to contribute to the project through:

• Conducting econometric analyses describing the evolution of cities across the world over time 
• Creating charts, figures and maps visualising the data 
• Drafting documents describing the results, including sections of the final report 
• Preparing presentations, talking points and speeches describing the analyses 
• Organising events related to the project 

Urban Designer/Planner - Houseal Lavigne Associates

Who: Houseal Lavigne Associates is a nationally recognized and award-winning urban planning and community development consulting firm that provides a wide range of planning, design and development related services to both public and private sector clients throughout the country. The firm’s office is in Downtown Chicago, Illinois.

What: Do you love maps, graphics, illustrations, and urban design? Are you an expert working with Illustrator, Photoshop, GIS, InDesign, and SketchUp? Do you have a good understanding urban planning and development concepts? Then we are looking for you.
Houseal Lavigne Associates is building a great team of the industry’s best and brightest, and we have an amazing career opportunity available. We are seeking a candidate with strong interest and demonstrated expertise and proficiency with planning related maps, graphics, illustrations, visualizations, and reports to join our graphics team.
Duties would include, but not be limited to:

Safety Data Fellow (for post-grads within 3 years) - US Dept. of Transportation

Who: A post-graduate research project and developmental opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Secretary of Transportation. The appointment will be served within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy in the Office of Policy Development, Strategic Planning, and Performance in Washington, DC as a Safety Data Fellow (participant).
The Office of Policy Development, Strategic Planning, and Performance supports the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy and Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy in policy matters affecting all aspects of transportation. The office provides technical expertise for the Department’s legislative, regulatory and research programs, conducts analyses and recommends policies, and serves as the Departmental focal point for initiatives related to safety across all transportation modes.

What: The appointment will be supporting the Safety Data Initiative (SDI), and the goal of the project is to develop DOT’s data-driven approach to decision making as it relates to safety issues with implications across the modes of transportation (highway, rail, air, water, and pipeline). The participant will collaborate with individuals from DOT’s operating administrations and offices under the Secretary of Transportation, such as the Office of the Chief Information Officer, to connect, understand, analyze, and visualize DOT safety databases, data sources outside of the Department, and geospatial data. The work will foster increased DOT use of data to inform programmatic and policy decisions, and further demonstrate the value of a cross-modal approach through the power of data analytics and visualization.

Research Associate - Heartland Alliance

Who: Heartland Alliance - Research and Policy Division.
Heartland Alliance informs public policy decisions and advances solutions to improve opportunities and quality of life for people experiencing inequity, living in poverty, and facing danger.  Heartland Alliance’s Research & Policy Division engages in research on social issues and solutions, policy and systems change, and field building nationwide. The division is home to the Social IMPACT Research Center , Heartland Alliance’s Policy & Advocacy team Heartland Alliance’s National Initiatives on Economic Opportunity.

What: The Social IMPACT Research Center conducts applied research for Heartland Alliance, other nonprofits, foundations, advocacy groups, governments, coalitions, and the media to help them measure, inform, and grow their social impact. IMPACT also regularly reports on key poverty trends to equip decision makers with sound data to inform public policy.The Research Associate is responsible for assisting the implementation of program evaluations and research studies and related projects. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below.
Responsibilities include:

GIS Developer - Cook County Bureau of Technology

Who: Cook County Offices Under the President - Bureau of Technology

What: Under the direction of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager, the GIS Developer manages and designs the GIS enterprise as related to projects and application development. Assists with the design, development and maintenance of geospatial applications through concept, design, and implementation phases. Coordinates the control and maintenance of GIS enterprise operation tasks across various agencies within Cook County to ensure compatibility and integration with the enterprise strategic plan. Maintains and updates system documentation and ensures procedures are executed properly and in a timely manner. Consults with senior level staff and departmental managers as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Geospatial Data Scientist - Urban Planning and Policy, UIC (Chicago, IL)

Who: UIC Department of Urban Planning and Policy (UPP) - Urban Data Visualization Lab (UDVL)

What: This position is responsible for teaching activities and managing and conducting research and service within the areas of geospatial analysis and visualization technologies as pursued by UPP and the Urban Data Visualization Lab at the UIC. Due to the teaching responsibilities included in this role there will be a faculty component associated with this position. Specific job responsibilities include:

Data Analyst - Heartland Alliance (DEADLINE 2/15)

Who: Heartland Alliance - Social IMPACT Research Center. The Social IMPACT Research Center conducts applied research for nonprofits, foundations, advocacy groups, governments, coalitions, and the media to help them measure, inform, and grow their social impact. IMPACT also regularly reports on key poverty trends to equip decision makers with sound data to inform public policy.

What: The Data Analyst is responsible for working with quantitative and qualitative data in all capacities on a wide variety of IMPACT’s research projects. Individual accountability and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

Data Analyst - MAPSCorps (Chicago)

Who: MAPSCorps (Meaningful-Active-Productive Science in Service to Communities), a nonprofit organization that provides urban youth with meaningful employment and STEM training opportunities through an innovative technology-based community asset mapping program. MAPSCorps partners with NowPow, a healthcare technology company that consumes the MAPSCorps data to connect community residents to the vital information needed to stay well and live long. NowPow, a for-profit social enterprise, and MAPSCorps, a 501c3, together make up a self-sustaining collective social impact business. MAPSCorps and NowPow catalyze communities by building the workforce of the future and improving the health and vitality of people, businesses, and organizations.

What: The Data Analyst reports to the Executive Director. The Analyst works closely with the Program Manager and is responsible for data processing, reports, and data visualization. During the data collection (mapping) period, the Analyst will supervise seasonal Data Coordinators to ensure efficient data processing and high-quality data. The Data Analyst also manages the MAPSCorps data requests process and mines the MAPSCorps datasets to provide reports and data visualizations to management and partners. The Analyst will work with the Program Manager on outreach efforts to grow data partners and users. The Analysts will also work closely with the MAPSCorps’ engineer to maintain and optimize annually the database, data collection tools, and website. In addition, the Analyst will provide guidance and support efforts to train youth on basic data analytics and visualization techniques. Due to the start-up nature of the organization, there will also be times that will require the Analyst to contribute to other organizational tasks such as reviewing grants, and assisting with program implementation and reporting requirements. Specific responsibilities include:

Mapping/Data Visualization - Upjohn Institute - Kalamazoo, MI

Mapping and Data Visualization Specialist
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Kalamazoo, MI

The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research is seeking a creative and skilled individual
to perform data visualization and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping functions for
the Institute. The position works within the Regional Economic Planning Services Division to
provide assistance to not-for-profit, public and private entities focused on workforce development, economic development and educational issues. The position also supports other Institute initiatives as needed.

The qualified candidate will possess a Master’s Degree. A Bachelor’s degree plus three to five
years of relevant work experience will also be considered. Knowledge and ability to effectively
use Esri GIS software required. Strong data visualization skills required. Strong verbal and
written communications skills required. Economic and demographic data experience preferred.


Since 1932, the Upjohn Institute has functioned as one of the world’s leading independent labor
economics research organizations, seeking to research the causes and effects of unemployment
and to devise ways and means of alleviating unemployment. The Institute has an outstanding
research staff, and it houses the administrative arm of the local workforce development
programs. The combination offers a rich source of data and opportunities for operational
experimentation.

Interested applicants please submit resume and letter of interest to hr@upjohn.org by July 25,
2016

GIS Project Leader - Portland, OR

Community GIS Project LeaderInstitute of Portland Metro Studies, Portland State University
Portland, OR

Professional Area: Participation and Empowerment
Experience: 1-3 years
Website: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/18054

Principal duties of the position:

• Community geography – engage with communities throughout the Portland region to identify innovating mapping and other data visualizations to serve community needs. 
• Provide GIS analysis support for projects in IMS and PRC. 
• Possibly teach within the undergraduate or graduate programs within the College of Urban and Public Affairs or in PSU’s University Studies program. 
• Contribute to strategic planning for IMS and PRC. Key Responsibilities 
• Lead the development and implementation of IMS’s neighborhood indicators program. Plan and expand the Neighborhood Pulse web site, engage in community asset mapping, neighborhood indicator development, Geographical Information Systems mapping, and spatial and statistical analysis of demographic and other neighborhood data. 
• Engage a diverse set of community groups in partnerships to gather and visualize information that empowers them to make positive change in their communities. 
• Participate in the development of resources to support the neighborhood indicators program by identifying funding sources, writing grant proposals, and partnering with other departments at PSU, other educational institutions, and community organizations to attract funding. Contribute to externally funded studies that require GIS analysis, data analysis, and outreach. 
• Supervise students and research assistants in the implementation of the neighborhood data program. 
• Collaborate with other team members to develop and disseminate information about neighborhoods throughout the Portland Metropolitan area. 
• Develop new research, data collection, visualization, and analytical methods that add to the Institute’s ability to provide neighborhood information. 
• Collaborate with other research programs at PSU and other research and policy institutions. 
• Lead and participate in community and national presentations and workshops. 
• Support IMS and PRC research projects and publications with GIS analysis and cartography, including Metroscape magazine. 

Required Qualifications and Skills 

• Master’s degree in Urban Studies, Geography, planning, or similar social science background 
• At least two years progressively responsible experience developing and managing GIS projects 
• At least two years of experience working with community partners 
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency with Geographical Information Systems 
• Solid experience and familiarity with GIS and database software including ARCGIS suite 
• Cartographic and data visualization training and skills, as demonstrated by work samples 
• Familiarity with Census data and other geographically specific data sets 
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills Preferred Qualifications 
• Familiarity or experience with programming languages such as Javascript, html5, and open source GIS software 
• GIS teaching experience 
• A demonstrated track record of attracting grant and contract funding.

Director of Research & Analysis, Downtown Austin Alliance - Austin, TX

Director of Research & Analysis 

Downtown Austin Alliance

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Molly Alexander

Phone: 

512.469.1766

Email: 

jobs@downtownaustin.com

Website: 

http://www.downtownaustin.com

Location: 

Austin, TX

It’s an exciting time to be a part of Downtown Austin. In a city consistently at the top of the “best-of” lists, downtown provides the heart and soul that keeps Austin authentic and interesting, livable yet exciting. The Downtown Austin Alliance has spent more than two decades advocating for and contributing to improvements that have helped shape this vibrant place that has gone from a quiet college town to vibrant city on the global map.

As Austin grows, so do the opportunities at our organization. The Downtown Austin Alliance is adding a Director of Research & Analysis to our dedicated team.

This newly-created position requires a qualified research professional to build upon our current data and analysis and to create new research projects to support our strategic initiatives. We are looking for someone who can turn data into meaningful and visually compelling maps, infographics, charts, and graphs.

Want to learn more? Click here for a full position description and to learn more about the Downtown Austin Alliance. Think you could be the perfect fit?  Submit your resume, cover letter, references, and three examples of work (including at least one map) to jobs@downtownaustin.com and reference Director of Research & Analysis in the subject line.

Program Planner, Pinellas County Government - Clearwater, FL

Program Planner

Pinellas County Government

Website: 

http://employment.pinellascounty.org

Location: 

Clearwater, FL

This is professional planning work, which may include supervisory responsibility over professional and/or technical subordinates, carrying out research planning projects and conducting independent studies. An employee in this class plans and delineates difficult and complex studies of planning data and development trends designed to facilitate comprehensive reports and presentations necessary to the organization, development, and continuing review of comprehensive planning programs. This class encompasses a great degree of technical, creative, and organizational responsibility, as well as the exercise of considerable independence in the performance of complex studies and projects. Employee may direct activities of subordinate planners, technical personnel, and aides under the supervision of a division head.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• 7 or more years of professional work experience in urban planning, development, government, engineering design or statistics; or
• Associate's degree in urban planning, government, law engineering, design, economics, social science, geography, statistics or a related field and 5 or more years of professional experience in urban planning; or
• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, government, law engineering, design, economics, social science, geography, statistics or a related field and 3 or more years of professional experience in urban planning; or
• Master's degree or higher level degree with major course work in any of the above-related subjects and 1 year of professional work experience in urban planning.
• Skills in using ArcGIS for editing and analysis, website content management platforms, desktop publishing software, and graphic design software.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire.

Highly Desirable

• Ability to complete "storytelling" maps and graphics used to clearly illustrate projects and information/data to elected officials, professional planners, and the public.
• Strong organizational skills used to maintain databases, data management of related databases, and other mapping and graphic projects.

Annual Salary Range:  $49,275.00 - $79,643.00

Apply by: November 15, 2015

To apply visit: employment.pinellascounty.org.  Apply to ID 927

Urban Designer, Gould Evans - Kansas City, MO

Urban Designer

Gould Evans

Professional Area: 

Landscape Architecture

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

Entry level

Email: 

hr@gouldevans.com

Location: 

Kansas City, MO

Position Description: Gould Evans is seeking a full-time urban designer to work as part of our collaborative design studios. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is seeking to gain intellectual insight into the planning and design challenges for the built environment, as well as an opportunity to work in varied stages of design.  Ideal candidate would have entry level-3 years of experience; a professional degree from an accredited program; strong mapping, visualization and illustration skills; and highly graphic portfolio.

We’re seeking candidates with:

• Professional degree in urban planning, landscape architecture or similar degree from an accredited program; with a strong understanding of community planning and urban design principles.
• Extraordinary design, illustration and rendering skills.  The ability to create and illustrate new ideas both independently and in collaboration.
• Ability to communicate ideas in a variety of graphic media including GIS, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and SketchUp.  Experience with AutoCAD is desirable.
• Excellent writing skills, and the use of Microsoft Office, to support graphic production.
• Proficiency with GIS and graphic media required.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume, cover letter with salary requirements and an electronic portfolio to

HR@gouldevans.com. Please, no calls about this position.  EOE/AA

Research Analyst or Associate, LaSalle Investment Management - Chicago, IL

Research Analyst or Associate

Company:  LaSalle Investment Management

Job Title:  Research Analyst or Associate

Location:   Chicago, IL

Department: Research & Strategy

Employment Type:  Full-time

Job ID:  26074BR

To Apply:  To be considered, please click the link below to apply online or copy & paste the URL noted below into your browser.  All resumes MUST BE submitted via our web site.  Please reference Job ID: 26074BR

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OBJECTIVE OF ROLE:

LaSalle Investment Management is currently seeking a full-time Research Analyst or Associate to join the Research & Strategy team in Chicago. This person will contribute to the Research & Strategy team by preparing and communicating real estate market forecasts and investment recommendations. S/he will be responsible for market forecasts of assigned markets and will contribute to topical white papers and presentations. Knowledge of economics and statistical analysis is required. A demonstrated interest in real estate, land economics, and urban planning/development, as well as experience using Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), are necessary.

We are on the move- literally!  LaSalle’s Chicago office is currently located in the Aon Center at 200 E Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601.  We are moving our Global Headquarters in November 2015, so this individual will be working in our new space, at 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606 soon!  This new location has prime access to all transportation options throughout and into the city of Chicago.  With Union Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, and many el train options nearby, this is a very attractive new space for LaSalle. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·       Gather, analyze, and interpret macro-economic and financial data and forecasts

·       Develop and maintain charts summarizing economic and real estate data and forecasts for regularly updated publications

·       Prepare detailed market analyses for potential acquisitions, covering real estate supply, demand and rent growth, a property’s positioning relative to competitors, and local economic trends

·       Forecast supply and demand trends for major property types in assigned regional economies/MSAs

·       Support the development and dissemination of investment strategies

·       Contribute to special US and global research projects and white papers, including the team’s flagship publication: the Investment Strategy Annual

·       Specific responsibilities will be commensurate with experience

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:   

·       Bachelor's degree from a leading school in Economics, Urban Planning, Geography, Real Estate or other social science

·       Master’s Degree in related field is preferred, but not required

·       Excellent writing, analytical, Excel, and Powerpoint skills. GIS familiarity is a plus, but not required

·       Knowledge of business and financial economics and statistics

·       Prior experience: 2-4 years in a related position. Real estate research experience is preferred

LaSalle Investment Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.