Management Research Analyst

103302BR

Campus: Tempe

Mgmt Research Analyst

Job Description

This position provides a unique opportunity to build skills in program evaluation while also touching a diverse portfolio of multi-year projects from a myriad of funding agencies; these skills include evaluation design and management; technical writing and statistical analysis; building collaborative relationships in a team-based research setting; and data visualization and presentation.

Under administrative direction, the Management Research Analyst coordinates evaluation activities for a portfolio of 10+ projects from diverse funding agencies and with diverse client needs. The majority of projects are small, but can range in size from 10 to 800 participants. Evaluation activities consist of using behavioral and social science research methods to (1) collect and organize data; (2) analyze and synthesize data using qualitative (e.g., thematic analysis of interview or focus group data), quantitative (statistical analyses of survey data), and mixed-method approaches; (3) build and manage collaborative relationships with a diverse group of internal and external research personnel; and (4) write reports and give presentations to communicate evaluation findings, including conclusions regarding project success in meeting stated objectives and recommendations for project improvement. Additional activities include liaising with client leadership; developing logic models and evaluation research plans; and tracking project budget, tasks, and progress.

Job Family

Research & Laboratory

Department Name

Eval/Educational Effectiveness

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EXEC VP/PROVOST

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $62,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

26-August-2024

Category

02

Essential Duties

• Collaborates on grant-sponsored program evaluation projects in a team-based setting, frequently taking the lead in developing and implementing evaluation plans and activities.
• Manages all aspects of the evaluation process, including setting tasks, scheduling, coordinating and building relationships with team members and internal/external constituents.
• Selects, develops, and/or recommends appropriate evaluation design methodologies, data collection protocols, and data analyses.
• Designs, manages and conducts data collection including surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations, etc.
• Performs analysis, synthesis, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate protocols, methods, and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Uses database (Airtable etc.), spreadsheet (Excel, Google Sheets), statistical (SPSS etc.) and visualization (Tableau etc.) software to clean, manage and describe evaluation data.
• Prepares a variety of narrative and statistical reports for various audiences, including preparing tables, graphs and other data visualizations; generating conclusions regarding program success in meeting objectives; and sharing recommendations for program improvement.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to various audiences.
• Monitors evaluation expenditures ensuring adherence to budget and program objectives.
• Prepares and submits studies for Institutional Review Board review.
• May develop evaluation proposal documents, including bio-narratives, measurable objectives, program evaluation design specifications, and budgets.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field AND three years of experience in research, information analysis or program evaluation; OR, Master's degree in a related field AND one year of experience in research, information analysis or program evaluation; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Master’s degree in a related field AND two years of experience in research or program evaluation OR Earned doctorate in related field (e.g., social science, education) with research and evaluation emphasis preferred.
• Experience with multiple phases of the social science research process (e.g., instrument and protocol design, qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management, data processing, and data analyses).
• Experience with mixed method evaluation design and analysis of mixed methods data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Experience working successfully in collaborative research teams.
• Demonstrated evidence of computer skills, such as office productivity and collaboration software (e.g., Excel, Word, Google Docs suite, Kanban organizers like ClickUp), relational databases (e.g., Access, Airtable), and data analysis (e.g., SPSS, R).
• Evidence of effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in using research writing, reporting and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with the IRB approval process and experience developing IRB applications.
• Evidence of current CITI certification.

Working Environment

• Under administrative direction, develops and implements evaluation plans and activities, data analysis, and reporting/presentations for multiple projects.
• Office environment and off-site locations.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and using a computer.
• Flexible schedule (~8 am-5 pm; M-F). Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.
• Travel to all four ASU metropolitan campuses and some off-site locations (e.g., K-12 schools, libraries, science museums, out-of-state NSF site visits) will be required (travel expenses, personal vehicle mileage, and/or parking related to travel for an evaluation project is typically reimbursable).

Flexible work options

• Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.

Department Statement

The University Office of Evaluation and Educational Effectiveness (UOEEE) promotes educational effectiveness by providing expert programs, resources, and services in social science research and evaluation, outcomes assessment, and testing and measurement for the university and its constituents.

ASU Statement

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume and cover should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.