What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Analyst position at illinois?
Job Requisition ID: 58130
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: Applications received by August 24, 2026 will be given priority, but the position will remain open until filled.
Agency: Illinois Community College Board
Salary: 53,500 - 60,000
Number of Vacancies: 1
A resume is required to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note: All application questions must be fully completed for your application to receive full consideration. This requirement does not apply to voluntary self-disclosure questions.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
The Illinois Community College Board
Illinois community colleges serve almost 600,000 residents each year in credit, noncredit, and continuing education courses. Illinois is home to 45 colleges in 39 community college districts which provide high quality, accessible, cost-effective educational opportunities to the entire state.
ICCB offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive employee insurance premiums as well as flexible options for medical coverage. Vision insurance is included at no cost and dental insurance is available. Eligible employees participate in the State University Retirement System, which offers medical insurance upon retirement. Tuition waivers are offered for continued educational goals, and a generous paid time off package includes paid holidays, earned vacation, sick, and personal time.
For more information on benefits visit: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/StateEmployee/Pages/default.aspx.
Research Analyst
The Research Analyst supports the Illinois Community College Board’s data collection, analysis, reporting, and accountability functions by assisting with the collection, review, processing, and analysis of data submitted by colleges, adult education providers, and other stakeholders. This position helps prepare reports, data visualizations, surveys, and required state and federal submissions; supports ICCB’s annual reporting cycle; contributes to IPEDS and MIS-related work; and collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure accurate, consistent, and meaningful use of data across agency programs and initiatives.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Data Collection and Management
- Assist in collecting, coordinating, and processing data submitted by the colleges and adult education providers, including
maintaining logs and reviewing data submissions for completeness, accuracy, and consistency. - Assist with developing, updating, and testing surveys to gather necessary data and information.
- Utilize software employed by the agency to gather, collect, analyze, and distribute data and information to various
stakeholders.
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Perform calculations on manual and computerized data to create data visualizations and reports; prepare analyses and reports
based on ICCB’s annual reporting cycle. - Assist with data and research requests from constituents and stakeholders that may require the preparation of data analyses
and reports. - Assist in the preparation of data reports for state and federal agencies and the compilation of data for end-of-year federal
accountability measures. - Compile data and complete reports for the ICCB Recognition process and other grant monitoring processes.
Data Systems and Technical Resources
- Assist with Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) reporting and revising the Management Information
System (MIS) Manual, which serves as ICCB’s schema/data dictionary guiding all data elements and definitions used for
collection within the ICCB Centralized Data System. - Assist the division with updating content on the ICCB website, the MIS Data Collection Portal, and other web resources in
collaboration with Information Technology and other divisions.
Communication and Liaison Responsibilities
- Attend meetings and make oral and written presentations.
- Serve as a liaison between the Research and Analytics Division, the Information Technology Division, other ICCB divisions,
and external stakeholders.
Other Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned, which may include occasional travel.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, social science, or a related field with a minimum of two courses in statistics
- Two years of educational and/or other research experience
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in research methods, information technology/computer science, mathematics, education, social science or a
closely related field - Experience with data manipulation and analysis through statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SAS, or SPSS)
- At least two years of experience at a state education agency or institution of higher education
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with survey software (e.g., JotForm, Survey Monkey, Qualtrics) and survey design
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience with, or adequate knowledge of, the community college system
State University Civil Service Title:
Educational Program Evaluation Coordinator - 0933
Work Hours: Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: 401 E Capitol Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Brianna Dennis
Email: iccb.careers@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-0123
Important Information for Applicants:
Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application. All required sections and application questions must be fully completed. Applications with missing information or unanswered questions may be considered incomplete and will not be considered for employment.
All ICCB staff are employees of the State of Illinois. Our employment practices are governed by the Statutes and Rules of the State Universities Civil Service System (SUCSS). Within SUCSS, each position is assigned to a civil service job classification or exemption that carries its own specific and distinct set of minimum qualifications. Those job qualifications are used in evaluating each applicants’ educational background and experience in order to determine their eligibility for employment. Employment applications filed with other State agencies or employment systems are not acceptable applications for employment with this office.
The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials are required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. Register will be cleared after position is filled.
This position requires a criminal background investigation and, if applicable, an employment history review. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing these checks. Employment may not commence until the results of the background investigation have been reviewed and approved by Human Resources.
Please note: ICCB does not participate in E-Verify.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com