Research Associate
- Job Name
- Research Associate
- Posting Date
- 05/03/2017
- Brief Description
- Demographic Perspectives, LLC is a nationally recognized boutique consulting firm providing data-driven research solutions to colleges and universities, K-12 independent schools, government, and non-profits. The Research Associate will manage data analysis and presentation for all survey projects, and lead and coordinate specific research projects. Solid technical background required, demonstrating strong analytical skills and an ability to manage and interpret data. Required: BA or advanced degree, and relevant work experience. Apply at jobs@demographicperspectives.com.
- Job Category
- For Profit/Proprietary
- Job Type
- Full-Time
- Education Level Required
- Bachelors
- Location City
- New Haven, CT 06515, United states
- How to Apply
- Please email a cover letter, resume, and 3 to 5-page writing sample (e.g., research report, academic paper, essay, or blog post) to jobs@demographicperspectives.com.
- Direct Link
- Click here for more info
- Job Details
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Summary
Demographic Perspectives is a nationally recognized consulting firm based in New Haven, Connecticut that provides data-driven research solutions for strategy, assessment, communications, and for managing change. Our key sector is education (colleges and universities and K-12 independent schools), where we provide planning support for admissions, career and student services, facilities, alumni and parent engagement, residential life and housing. We also support government, non-profits, and small businesses. We are proud to offer a unique niche process and product to a wide and diverse range of national clients. (Note: our website is currently being revised.)
Responsibilities- Work closely with the Principal and Founder on all projects.
- Manage data analysis and presentation for all survey projects, coordinating with other team members to write survey reports.
- Lead and coordinate research projects and data exchanges in areas such as best practices and current market trends.
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations, reports, memos and other materials.
- Develop project plans, in coordination with other team members, to monitor planning, implementation and tracking of projects and specified deliverables.
- Assist in business development, including drafting proposals, and preparation of marketing materials.
- Coordinate and provide support to project team members.
- Opportunity to research and publish on work-related topics of personal interest, and to attend and present at work-related professional conferences.
- Minimum of BA and relevant work experience in an analytical field.
- Advanced degree preferred in fields such as higher education, social research methodology, economics, psychology, business administration, with course work in research methods and statistics.
- Solid technical background, demonstrating strong analytical skills and an ability to manage and interpret data.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proven experience with statistical software packages such as SPSS (preferred), STATA, SAS, R, or similar.Fluency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Desirable to have experience with effective data visualization and presentation survey software, such as Tableau, survey software, and project management software and tools, but will train.
- Ability and initiative to learn new computer skills and programs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor when communicating within team, and with professional colleagues and clients.Ability to contribute to and mesh with a collegial company culture.
- Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and the ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple projects of varying scope.
Demographic Perspectives offers a competitive compensation package, including salary, the opportunity to earn a bonus, and annual salary and bonus reviews.
To ApplyPlease email a cover letter, resume, and 3 to 5-page writing sample (e.g., research report, academic paper, essay, or blog post) to jobs@demographicperspectives.com. Demographic Perspectives, LLC is a CT Women-Owned Business and an EO/AA employer.