From the CEO

Musings on trends and updates from UPCEA CEO Bob Hansen. 

UPCEA Seeks Part-Time Data Analyst to Join Center for Research and Strategy Team

UPCEA is currently seeking a part-time Data Analyst for a fully remote position with our Center for Research and Strategy team.  

The Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and transforming data into actionable insights on various projects for UPCEA. Role responsibilities include identifying, gathering, and analyzing data to produce understandable and insightful figures and reports. This position contributes to the work of the association by providing UPCEA’s members informative data, insights, and trends. If you know anyone in the research area of the non-profit or higher education sectors who might be interested in this part-time (with growth potential) and fully virtual position, please share this opportunity with them.

The position description is available here, and we ask that any interested candidates send their:

  • curriculum vitae,
  • cover letter, 
  • writing sample and/or sample research deliverable

to Bruce Etter ([email protected]) by October 22, 2021 for full consideration. 

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Dr. Robert J. Hansen has served as Chief Executive Officer of UPCEA, the online and professional education association, since 2010. UPCEA has more than tripled in size during Hansen’s tenure by focusing on new initiatives that elevate the field, including industry-leading events for online leadership and credential innovation in higher educationonline leadership development programs, and a popular research and consulting service for members. He previously served in senior leadership roles in both public and private universities, and as an education policy aide in the administration of former Illinois governor, Jim Edgar. Hansen earned a Ph.D. in English from the University of Notre Dame, an M.A. in Literature from the University of Michigan, and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Illinois.