Research Associate, Senior

Senior Research Associate, National Institute for Student Success

(Working Title: Research Fellow)

National Institute for Student Success

As a national leader in student success, Georgia State uses a robust data infrastructure to gain insights that enhance educational opportunities for students from all backgrounds. To capitalize upon, greatly expand, and better measure the learning that is already happening between Georgia State and partner institutions, the university established the National Institute for Student Success (NISS), which aims to rapidly increase the effective transfer of student success innovations nationally while allowing Georgia State to develop next-level innovations to benefit students.

WHAT MAKES THE NISS A GREAT PLACE?

* Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

* A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with a variety of partners

* A flexible work environment

* Professional development opportunity and mentorship

* A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Senior Research Associate (Research Fellow) at the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) will play a crucial role in advancing the organization's mission to improve student outcomes through data-driven evaluation. Reporting to the Associate Director of the Incubator, this two-year, grant-funded position will oversee a portfolio of NISS services assessment projects, collaborate with internal and external partners, and report on insights. The position demands a strong focus on project management, data collection, and analysis as well as the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. The Senior Research Associate will play a key role in ensuring that the NISS's evaluation processes are robust and effective, ultimately contributing to the organization's mission of improving student success outcomes, particularly for historically marginalized populations.

Duties include:

* Providing project management for data-driven evaluation efforts at the NISS

* Leading the design, implementation, and analysis of the institute's qualitative evaluation efforts

* Developing research protocols and managing all regulatory documentation

* Coordinating with clients to conduct a minimum of six campus site visits per year

* Managing any data-sharing agreements to ensure compliance and effective communication

* Supervising and mentoring a graduate assistant who will support NISS evaluation efforts

* Conducting site-based focus groups, interviews, and campus observation studies to refine client engagements

* Collaborating with NISS personnel and client Data Administrators to expand client outcome tracking to optimize and inform NISS services

* Utilizing research tools such as Qualtrics and NVIVO for data collection and analysis

* Recording, interpreting, and presenting insights on the implementation of recommendations to senior colleagues and partners

* Contributing to the growing body of literature on student success innovation

The above is a general description of duties performed by employees holding this job title and does not represent a complete list of duties that may be assigned to an employee.

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Ph.D. with 3 years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

A highly qualified candidate should possess

• Strong research methodology and data analysis experience
• Experience with higher education research and data administration
• Experience engaging in qualitative research and familiarity with data collection methods
• Familiarity with qualitative research tools such as NVIVO
• Demonstrated experience with the publication and grant writing process
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple projects and prioritize tasks appropriately
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  • Ability to present complex analyses effectively
  • Willingness to engage with stakeholders across a variety of programs.
  • Effective time management, customer service, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  
  
  
  
  

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

* A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter (Recommended)

Final candidates must provide three professional references.

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