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Research Associate

Are you a high-achieving, data-loving, problem-solving, client-focused professional? Have you ever been told that one of your strengths is that you can take complicated data and communicate it in a way that leads to action? Would it excite you to use your analytical, interpersonal, written communication and project management skills to help organizations improve? Do you want to change lives and change circumstances? If you answered “yes” to these questions, we want to talk with you!

Responsibilities                                                                                                                                                                                                      Measurement Resources is seeking a quantitative research associate to work in a small team, high-growth, mission-driven environment. Please review the following position description and benefits offered. If interested, please submit a cover letter explaining how you meet the job qualifications and why you believe you are the perfect fit for this position, and your resume to [email protected]. References, transcripts, and completion of a work sample may be required before an offer of hire is made.

Research Associate                                                                                                                                                                                                              The Research Associate assists with external projects designed to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations. Types of projects include program evaluation, and applied research, impact reporting.

Tasks include:

• Collect, clean, merge, analyze, and report data contained in several datasets;
• Assist with survey development and implementation;
• Prepare data tables, charts, and figures to be included in reports and presentations of research and evaluation results;
• Work collaboratively with other members of the research team on tasks such as report writing, interpretation of quantitative data, and survey development and creation;
• Research support and input as needed to the evaluation and research project team;
• This position reports directly to Harley Vossler, Senior Research Analyst for all project related activities. They are also expected to work closely with the entire research team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, or related discipline.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; able to interpret and present data and research for a wide variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience cleaning and analyzing datasets, experience in Excel necessary.
• Demonstrated data analysis and/or statistical analysis, including experience writing and using code/syntax in statistical software/programs preferred. (Experience in R is strongly preferred).
• Understanding of data visualization and infographic best practices preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team as well as work independently and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and work in a fast paced, growing environment.

Performance Expectation                                                                                                                                                                                          Ongoing communication will occur regarding employee performance. A formal review will occur at least annually. The Research Associate’s performance will be evaluated on the following elements.

1. Open communication
2. Quality of work, including accuracy and completeness
3. Meeting deadlines and follow-through
4. Cooperation with team members (internal and external)
5. Learning and continuous improvement
6. Creativity and initiative

Benefits                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  This is a flexible, hourly, part-time position of approximately 30 hours per week. Hourly wage will be based on skills and experience and starts at $25/ hour. Opportunity for the position to become full time and/or permanent may become possible.

Measurement Resources Company                                                                                                                                                                Measurement Resources is an organizational development and research firm that assists government and nonprofit organizations with data-driven decision-making that improves organizations’ efficiency and effectiveness. Our services help our clients use data-driven solutions to:

• increase efficiencies,
• demonstrate impact and outcomes,
• increase funding, and
• accomplish their mission and goals.

We use a variety of best practice management tools that are customized to our clients’ needs. Popular approaches include performance management and reporting solutions, program and outcome evaluation, organizational research, leadership and culture assessments, strategic planning, needs analysis, and data-driven management training and technical assistance.

Our mission is to strengthen communities by strengthening the organizations that impact them. Our clients are a diverse mix of state, city and county government agencies, human services organizations, and nonprofits.

To learn more or submit your resume please email [email protected]