Senior Quantitative Researcher

The Talent Acquisition department hires skilled professionals to fill positions contributing to the overall strategic success of our organization.

We prioritize well-being and professional growth, offering a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support
• PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a dynamic company culture

The purpose of this position is to perform statistical and methodological work, involving considerable responsibility, complexity and variety, including ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of research instruments, tools, and processes used in academic planning, program review, and development; and to manage quantitative and qualitative research efforts, including instrument design and refinement, data collection, analysis, and preparation of annual and ad hoc reports that inform institutional decision-making and policy development.

The employee will handle multiple tasks and deadlines within a fast-paced environment, working in the Office of the Provost and being responsive to administration and coordination needs of the unit. This position will report to the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and provide support for academic services.

• Plan, develop, administer and coordinate activities to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Perform specialized research and analyses, manage data collection and report development, and provide recommendations to strengthen and support academic planning, program, and policy development and review efforts.
• Manage confidential data to support, e.g., program reviews and institutional planning, ensuring secure storage and appropriate dissemination.
• Ensure that goals and objectives specified for projects are accomplished in accordance with priorities, time and funding limitations, or other specifications.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities required for project completion.
• Confer with and advise staff and others to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions related to project goals and activities.
• Evaluate effectiveness of research instruments, tools, and processes used in academic planning, program review, and development in order to develop and implement new or improved methods.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and meetings with high impact on projects and/or participants.

Core competencies include proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS), experience with research platforms (e.g., Qualtrics), skilled in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), familiarity with SQL and relational databases, experience with cloud-based data warehousing preferred, proficiency with Excel and productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office 365).

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and customers, ability to plan, organize and coordinate work with others, ability to multi-task efficiently, PhD in a social science field (e.g., sociology, psychology, economics, education), statistics, or a related discipline, at least 5 years of applied quantitative research experience, preferably in higher education.