SCALE Research Analyst

Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

West Lafayette, IN

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Analyst at Purdue University will support the design and implementation of evaluation and research methodologies for the SCALE program, a Department of Defense-funded workforce development initiative focused on microelectronics. This role involves data analysis, survey administration, and reporting to enhance program evaluation and student experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop reports and presentations based on data analysis results and metrics.
• Present findings clearly using tables and visualizations as appropriate.
• Provide formal and informal presentations and reports to internal and external program members.
• Analyze SCALE surveys using statistical methods to find patterns and summarize findings.
• Clean data and document the data cleaning process.
• Conduct qualitative analysis when appropriate and summarize findings.
• Develop and revise assessments based on program needs.
• Import and administer SCALE surveys using the Qualtrics survey platform.
• Track respondents and follow up with nonrespondents and their mentors.
• Assist with developing evaluation plans for various programs and groups, including logic models and metrics for data collection.
• Collect data and report on findings using the logic model as a guide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Engineering Education, Social Science or related field required; focus on program evaluation preferred.
• Two years of experience in program evaluation, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, reporting, survey development, or related area.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with technology (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to engage actively with a diverse team.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's or Ph.D. preferred.

Benefits

• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• Flexible work environment
• Professional development opportunities