POWER Research Analyst

PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 RP (005256)

UCPath Position ID: 41260258

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

8/19/2026 6:34:45 PM

Date Last Edited:

8/19/2026 6:34:36 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE                    

Division Code:

1350D

Division:

L&S SOCIAL SCIENCES                    

Department:

210500 - INSTITUTE FOR RES ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMT

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

41260258

Position Description ID

263445

UC Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 RP (005256)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

RP: Research and Public Service PR

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

4 - Staff: Limited

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40975831

Reports to Payroll Title:

Academic Administrator VI

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40051237

Department Head Payroll Title:

Director

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Analyst will support the evaluation of the Economic Liberation Project for the POWER team. Key responsibilities include coordinating research and evaluation data-collection efforts; cleaning, coding, and analyzing data; writing reports and briefs; and disseminating findings. The role requires active engagement with community partners and stakeholders in Long Beach, California. The Research Analyst will collaborate with the evaluation team to produce reports and create visually compelling materials for diverse audiences.

The Research Analyst will support the evaluation of the Economic Liberation Project by coordinating data collection, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, producing reports and presentations, and collaborating with community partners and the evaluation team to disseminate findings.

The Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE) is a multidisciplinary research center dedicated to advancing labor research and education for workplace justice.

Project Support: Evaluation and Research Design and Data Coordination

Collaborate with project staff to help implement workplans, clarify roles, and track responsibilities.

Coordinate data collection efforts and contribute to the analysis of research data. Provide guidance and support to graduate and undergraduate students on research tasks and data analysis.

Develop reference materials and training guides on data management, analysis, and reporting.

25%

Project Implementation, Data Cleaning and Analysis

Develop research and evaluation protocols.

Conduct surveys, interviews, literature reviews, theory of change exercises, industry analysis, and analyze government data sources

Create coding systems, codebooks, and data cleaning plans; prepare data for analysis using Dedoose, Excel, SPSS, R, or similar programs.

Identify, analyze, and interpret trends in datasets. Maintain databases, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

50%

Writing and Dissemination

Prepare summaries, briefs, and reports for team review.

Develop data visualizations and infographics for reports, briefs, and social media content.

Prepare workshops and conference materials for distribution. Engage regularly with community partners in Long Beach, California.

25%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in related area and / or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required

Master's Degree

In Public Policy, Sociology, Economics / in related area

Preferred

Research and Writing

Strong research and writing skills.

Required

Public Speaking

Public Speaking skills and experience.

Required

Media

Experience and skill working with the media.

Required

Immigrant Issues

Knowledge of and experience with immigrant youth issues.

Required

Participatory Education

Knowledge of and experience with participatory education

techniques.

Required

Driver License

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Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles.

Required

Project coordination experience, including adherence to project timelines, liaising with partners, overseeing fielding and data plans.

Required

Quantitative experience including familiarity with survey and census datasets, survey platforms (i.e. Qualtrics), and statistical software (i.e. STATA or R.) For qualitative, experience includes experience conducting interviews and focus groups, coding, and using analysis software (i.e. Dedoose).

Required

Ability to conduct literature reviews on a wide range of topics, industries, and policies.

Required

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work well with community partners, stakeholders, and academics through community-lead research and students as well as labor leaders and rank and file workers.

Required

Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Required

Demonstrated ability to write and edit engaging, clear, precise, and grammatically correct reports and articles, with strong attention to detail and quality control, for scholarly, policy, and popular audiences.

Required

Demonstrated quantitative or qualitative research skills, such as developing protocols, conducting surveys, focus groups, or interviews, cleaning and analyzing data, and summarizing findings.

Required

Ability to take initiative and manage workload with minimal supervision.

Required

Coursework and/or applied research experience in industrial relations, labor economics, and/or labor market analysis.

Preferred

Familiarity with Labor Center professional goals and objectives, programs and constituency groups.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

20%

Must live in Southern California, have reliable transportation and be able to travel within California and the U.S.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Other University Setting(s)

Location:

Downtown Labor Center

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.