Research Analyst

Hope College - Holland, MI

Part-time - Entry Level

Holland, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Analyst at Hope College plays a crucial role in supporting the analysis and reporting of data to various stakeholders. This part-time position involves managing survey research, training student employees, and contributing to grant-related and collaborative research projects. The role is grant-funded for three years, with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent position based on future funding and approval.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research projects completed by the Frost Research Center
• Provide training to others involved in research projects
• Develop and provide structured training programs to students working in the Frost Center Call Center
• Oversee research projects, including data collection, survey administration, data analysis, report preparation, and project management
• Participate in final editing of deliverables, assuring accuracy in data, analysis, professional appearance, and data privacy
• Support ongoing grant and collaborative research projects and activities
• Support Hope College faculty, staff, and students completing research that utilizes Frost Research Center tools
• Provide online and face-to-face training and support to Hope College faculty and staff members
• Train student research assistants and other staff to provide technical support
• Remain current with tools and knowledge related to Frost Center survey and research tools
• Respond to requests for data from internal stakeholders
• Provide clear, informative reports to college stakeholders in response to specific data requests
• Assist faculty and staff members with institutional data analysis and interpretation
• Participate in preparing college responses to national statistical surveys, questionnaires, and other requests for information
• Provide data in support of the college's planning, assessment, and decision-making activities
• Develop accurate and consistent self-service data tools, reports, and summaries
• Participate in relevant consortia and professional organizations, and training to remain current in skills and knowledge
• Complete CITI Training for human subjects, FERPA training, and Title IX training annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, statistics, or other discipline appropriate to the position (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of five years' experience in a research, assessment, or planning environment
• Minimum of three years' experience working in higher education
• Demonstrated experience and advanced skills in statistical analysis and associated research and survey tools
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in a team-based environment that requires working closely with professional staff, faculty members, and students

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with SQL, SSPS, SAS, R, or Tableau, or other visualization tools

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible hours based on project needs
• Potential for extension or conversion to permanent position based on funding