Research Analyst, Survey Research

Villanova University - Villanova, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Villanova, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Analyst for Survey Research at Villanova University plays a crucial role in supporting the Director for Survey Research and Evaluation. This position involves various responsibilities related to survey design, data collection, processing, cleaning, and reporting for institutional assessment and survey research projects. The role emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion within the university's mission.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director and survey research team on various survey projects including the design and administration of web surveys using Qualtrics.
• Assist in the analysis of data using SPSS and create summary reports with Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint.
• Curate data into effective data-informed stories using Tableau, PowerPoint, Excel, and other infographic creation tools while ensuring visualizations are accurate and organized.
• Research and recommend improvements to existing visualizations for improved engagement.
• Assist with constructing and maintaining databases, including coding and defining variables used to report on surveys over time.
• Analyze qualitative comments generated from survey research projects, including editing and coding of comments and production of summary reports.
• Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a research or analytical field such as statistics, social sciences, or educational research.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Experience communicating complex information in writing and excellent presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently and collaboratively.
• High attention to detail pertaining to data accuracy and quality.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Experience in one or more statistical software packages and standard computer applications, including Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in a research or analytical field of study such as statistics or social sciences.
• Two or more years of experience in higher education or a comparable professional environment.
• Understanding of survey research principles and data analysis.
• Intermediate proficiency in SPSS, Excel, Tableau Desktop, and Tableau Server.
• Intermediate proficiency with online survey tools like Qualtrics and infographic creation solutions like Canva and Piktochart.
• Knowledge of data scanning equipment.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary based on experience.