Senior Research Analyst, Education

AccessLex Institute

Senior Research Analyst contributing to legal education research agenda and data initiatives for AccessLex Institute. Conducting statistical analyses and communicating findings to various stakeholders.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical analysis and data modeling, with proficiency in R Studio and STATA. Capable of producing clear research reports and presentations for diverse audiences while managing multiple projects effectively.

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Statistical AnalysisData ModelingR Studio ProficiencyResearch Report WritingCritical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisData ModelingMultivariate Linear RegressionLogistic RegressionHierarchical Linear ModelingStructural Equation ModelingData CleaningQuality Control ProceduresEvaluation MethodologiesData Interpretation

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailSelf-OrganizationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

R StudioSTATAAnalytixXploreJD

Industry Keywords

Legal EducationHigher Education DataResearch DesignPolicy AnalysisData Collection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively contribute to the Companys research agenda to further empirical understanding of law school access, affordability, academic and bar success, and the value of legal education; assist in implementing tactics associated with the Companys Strategic Plan.
Assist in management and maintenance of the Center's research and data tools, e.g., Analytix and XploreJD.
Conduct statistical analyses using both internal and external data and applying advanced statistical methods (e.g., hierarchical linear modeling, structural equation modeling, difference-in-differences).
Produce compelling and easily interpretable tables and graphical displays of statistical results for a variety of audiences.
Organize, structure and clean data to permit for use to perform research and policy analysis.
Design and conduct quality control procedures for data collection, analyses, reports, and the Companys data tools; produce technical reports describing procedures, data collection, and/or research results.
Communicate findings to policy and practitioner audiences in succinct briefs, white papers and reports through cogent prose and graphical modeling.
Present at professional conferences; represent the Center at relevant industry conferences and events.
Advise and assist colleagues, grantees, external researchers and consultants with research design, data analysis, data interpretation, and identifying and navigating higher education data sources.
Assist in the development and maintenance of a repository of research evidence and data (e.g., the AccessLex Resource Collections) based on internal and external sources that can support the Companys research objectives, specifically, and those of legal education more generally.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in education, economics, political science, public policy, sociology, statistics, or related field AND a minimum 4 years of related experience in a similar role; OR Graduate degree AND 1-2 years of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Passion for advancing access, affordability, and value in legal education.
Ability to self-organize to manage and set deadlines independently to balance multiple deliverables and ensure their timely completion.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to anticipate and respond to challenges.
Superior attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong evaluation, mathematical, analytical, and data modeling skills, including experience applying these skills using multivariate linear and logistic regression.
Knowledge of evaluation methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative.
Proficiency in R Studio, STATA, or another statistical software program.
Experience translating statistical terms and methodologies to lay audiences.
Experience writing and presenting research reports; ability to write technical reports independently.

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