Research Designer and Analyst (quantitative OR qualitative)

Employer Info:

Job Name
Research Designer and Analyst (quantitative OR qualitative)
Posting Date
01/16/2019
Brief Description
The Office of Institutional Research and Analysis significantly impacts work across all areas of Carnegie Mellon University by collecting, organizing, and analyzing information that allow staff and faculty to better understand the CMU community and the environment in which they work. We are searching for a Research Designer and Analyst to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity if you thrive in an interesting and varied work environment. You will promote the partnership model of the office by guiding clients on appropriate aspects of assessment, conducting studies, and reporting results to campus stakeholders.
Job Category
Institutional Research
Job Type
Full-Time
Education Level Required
Masters
Location City
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United states
How to Apply
https://www.cmu.edu/jobs/index.html

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Job Details
Your responsibilities will include:
 
  • Designing research protocols and analysis plans,
  • Creating and testing survey instruments or focus group and interview protocols,
  • Conducting focus groups or interviews,
  • Analyzing data and interpreting results,
  • Creating written reports and verbal presentations, and
  • Assisting in the organization and analysis of university-wide datasets. 
 
You should demonstrate:
 
  • Strong analytical skills,
  • Formal presentation skills,
  • Ability to communicate results in a clear and concise manner,
  • Close attention to detail, and
  • Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
 
Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a dynamic population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. You should share our values and work to support the mission of the university through your work.
 
Qualifications 
 
  • Master’s degree with an emphasis on research methods (quantitative or qualitative).
  • Three years of experience designing research projects, analyzing data, and interpreting results (quantitative or qualitative) required; five years preferred.
  • Proven working knowledge of Base SAS or related software, including the ability to understand and develop code, conduct statistical analyses (basic and complex), and generate summary reports.
  • Knowledge of best practices in survey methodology and/or qualitative methodologies.