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Survey Research Analyst

Job Description

Posting Number

PG192370EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Survey Research Analyst

Anticipated Hiring Range

$70,000-$74,000 (Commensurate with experience.)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Institutional Strategy & Analysis

About the Department

As NC State’s central office and authoritative source for institutional reporting and analytics, Institutional Strategy and Analysis (ISA) supports the university’s strategic decisions, planning activities, operations, evaluation efforts, and accountability by providing consistent, reliable information and analysis to the university leaders, administrators, faculty and staff, students, external stakeholders, and the public. In carrying out its mission, ISA:
  • Collects, analyzes, interprets, models, and reports information about NC State
  • Manages institutional strategic planning, including implementation planning and metrics for the university strategic plan
  • Provides leadership in governance and strategy with respect to the university’s academic and administrative data
  • Administers, analyzes, supports, and oversees institutional surveys
  • Supports, administers, and maintains applicable data structures, applications, and systems

Essential Job Duties

The Survey Research Analyst (SRA) is involved in all phases of outcomes assessment surveys of students, alumni, faculty, and staff at NC State University, with an emphasis on Qualtrics and SAS programming to collect and analyze data and prepare reports. The SRA will work independently and as a member of various teams to develop the overall research design for survey projects and to implement all phases of designs. This includes developing questionnaires, computer programming for online surveys, statistical data analysis, and preparing reports on results. The SRA will work directly with clients and will informally supervise student research assistants.

Other Responsibilities

  • Write and run SAS programs (e.g., to identify populations and select samples, create data files, clean data, perform statistical analyses, and output data tables in various formats);
  • Work with clients to identify and select appropriate survey populations/samples;
  • Monitor the progress of surveys, provide support to those having questions about or technical difficulties with the survey, and fix problems as necessary;
  • Interpret survey results and prepare written reports, including highlights of major findings, subgroup variations, and recommendations for further action based on information gathered in the survey;
  • Synthesize findings from multiple surveys and other data sources, and prepare reports on identified commonalities and differences understood to be of interest to the campus community;
  • Work directly with clients to clarify and respond to ad hoc requests for specialized analyses and reports on existing survey data;
  • Proofread documents and check numbers for accuracy;
  • Program and administer surveys in Qualtrics; including developing questionnaires, uploading panels, creating and distributing messages, creating reports, and downloading data;
  • Instruct and informally supervise research assistants;
  • Develop and update documentation and “how to” materials on survey research procedures, programming, etc.;
  • Serve on survey planning committees;
  • Participate in professional development activities, such as workshops and seminars, to continue to improve knowledge and skills related to survey research, database management, data analysis, and reporting.

Minimum Education and Experience

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Sociology, Psychology, Statistics, or a related field;
  • At least two (2) years of work experience in survey research.

Other Required Qualifications

  • Database management (especially the ability to identify appropriate data from multiple sources and multiple platforms and combine as necessary and appropriate);
  • Advanced skills in Base SAS (those with advanced skills in SPSS, STATA, or similar will be considered);
  • Experience with SAS Visual Analytics, Tableau, or similar software;
  • Experience in using Qualtrics, Survey Monkey, or similar software;
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
  • Project management skills;
  • Careful attention to detail/accuracy;
  • Ability to work independently, with only minimal supervision;
  • Ability to work well in a team setting and to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written;
  • Strong problem-solving skills;
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
  • Ability to meet deadlines;
  • Desire and ability to learn new skills;
  • Ability to appropriately handle confidential data.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced coursework in statistics, survey methods, and/or programming;
  • Experience with WordPress and/or HTML;
  • Work experience in a higher education setting (e.g., Institutional Research office);
  • Applicants with more limited survey research experience but possessing superior SAS programming skills and an interest in working in survey research will also be strongly considered.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

01/30/2023

Anticipated Close Date

Open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

In addition to the application, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information to three (3) professional references.

Position Number

00100456

Position Type

EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.00

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?

No

Department ID

022201 - Institutional Strategy & Analysis (ISA)

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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