Contracted Early College Data & Research Analyst

PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAW, CONTRACTED EMPLOYEES ARE NOT PAID FOR THE TWELVE SCHEDULED HOLIDAYS, DO NOT RECEIVE ANY PAID, VACATION, PERSONAL LEAVE BENEFITS, OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR SOCIAL SECURITY. AS A STATE CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE, YOU MUST PARTICIPATE IN DIRECT DEPOSIT AND CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS STATE ALTERNATE RETIREMENT PLAN, ("OBRA PLAN").

The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.

Early College programs are intentionally designed to empower students traditionally underrepresented in higher education towards degree completion. MA Early College Designated Programs work to blend elements of high school and college to provide students with the opportunity to experience and complete college-level academic coursework on a clearly articulated pathway and simultaneously gain exposure to a variety of career opportunities. Early college programs also reduce the time and expense of earning a college credential while increasing the likelihood of completion. 

The Contracted Early College (EC) Data and Research Analyst will work under the direction of the Executive Director of Early College to continue the development of a data and research infrastructure that supports the growth, development, and assessment of designated Early College partnerships in the Commonwealth. The Contracted Early College Data and Research Analyst will also work closely with both the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Department of Higher Education (DHE) to conduct research analysis, provide research reports and support any research requests. 

This position has a limited (one-year) duration. The Data and Research Analyst will work on a hybrid schedule, with other possible meetings in the Boston area or across the state as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Produce research and analysis to measure and monitor the outcomes of Early College students

o   Analyze Early College outcomes and schoolwide outcomes

o   Work with the Early College team to create visualizations and reports for program staff and colleagues to better understand the outcomes of Early College programs

o   Work with program staff to integrate outcome data into program target setting, program review and designation

o   Collaborate with Early College team to support more robust research plans to evaluate impact of Early College programs

•  Continue building a data reporting structure for the Office of Early College at DESE in partnership with DHE and EOE to share outcome data with the Early College Joint Committee and BESE and BHE Boards. Work with DESE, DHE, and the Executive Office of Education (EOE) research and IT teams to support building a consistent system of merged data between the agencies.
• Update or create (as needed) infrastructure for regular reporting to the Office of Early College on identified key performance indicators.
• Collaborate on future data collections, submissions, or edits to both DESE and DHE reporting as it relates to Earl