Research Analyst

Salary/Position Classification

• $55,000+ dependent on experience annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this Research Analyst position is to provide research and evaluation support to the BEARS research team and the CEHD. Activities include, but are not limited to, grant evaluation, literature reviews, research design (Identify research problem, develop research questions and goals, design data collection, obtain ethical approval, write/edit survey questions, experimental design, qualitative interview protocol and question development), data collection (paper or online survey, intervention, interview, transcription), data analysis (statistical group comparisons, correlation, predictive modeling, qualitative analysis), data visualization, grant seeking and writing, and report writing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate data collection and data analysis
  • Plan and conduct studies and evaluations using appropriate methodologies
  • Lead survey development and implement procedures for data collection
  • Create on-line surveys 
  • Administer surveys
  • Input data when utilizing hardcopy surveys
  • Clean and document data sets
  • Analyze data sets
  • Conduct and assist with interviews and focus groups
  • Transcribe and assist with analysis of interviews and/or focus groups
  • Create graphs and tables of analysis findings
  • Prepare written reports of data findings, including charts and graphs
• Project coordination and support
  • Work directly with project PIs to develop methods and means of analysis for projects
  • Support the supervision of graduate student assistants
  • Coordinate special projects related to program objectives
  • Conduct literature reviews as necessary to inform outcome reporting and analysis planning
  • Plan, organize and direct administrative activities
• Information dissemination and expansion of knowledge base
  • Suggest conclusions based on data analysis findings
  • Interact with BEARS team members and stakeholders
  • Strengthen relations with stakeholders, administrators, and others
  • Perform presentations and create posters related to research methods and findings 

Required Competencies

• Must collaborate effectively with project staff to meet shared goals and be dedicated to quality work.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and achieving project objectives.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to national, regional, or local events/meetings.
• Must be willing to adapt to changing circumstances within and across projects.
• Superior interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Strong emphasis will be placed on candidate’s ability to demonstrate organizational skills, prioritize, multi-task, take initiative, and work independently and as a part of a team in addition to having the ability to work under time constraints.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors in educational research, psychology, sociology, statistics, or other quantitative social science/educational research-related field.
• Experience with data collection and entry, survey construction, data interpretation and analysis, and report writing. Experience may be related to academic coursework.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with statistical program (e.g. SPSS, R, SAS, or equivalent) and be willing to learn additional programs and skills as required.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree.
• Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Experience with program evaluation.
• Experience with grant program coordination.
• Experience presenting information to large and small groups.
• Experience in higher education or research-focused workplace.