[Hiring] Senior Research Associate - Data Analytics - Higher Education Team @Hanover Research

Role Description

The Senior Research Associate will be responsible for quantitative research reports and strategic briefings on a wide variety of education research topics. This position will allow for the swift development and refinement of applied set of research skills and provides the opportunity to develop a relationship with a young and rapidly growing enterprise.

• Process and clean datasets for analysis
• Perform statistical modeling and regression analysis on education related data
• Form hypotheses and locate compelling support for arguments under tight deadlines
• Write up findings and key takeaways in a clear and concise manner

Qualifications

• Intermediate level user of statistical analysis software, particularly Stata and R
• Knowledge of and ability to apply econometric and statistical methods to practical research problems
• Experience working with and preparing real-world datasets for analysis, including identifying and reshaping or merging data
• High comfort level with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness and ability to learn new quantitative skills as necessary and apply them in new contexts
• Experience with, or ability to learn, data visualization software such as Microsoft Power BI
• Experience with other programming languages such as Python, or with database systems and SQL is a plus

Requirements

• Demonstrable problem-solving skills
• Willingness to tackle complex, often unfamiliar research requests
• Ability to collaborate and strategize with senior-level research directors
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple short and long-term projects to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrable, strong work ethic
• Ability to accept feedback and constructive critique positively
• Strong command of the English language and demonstrated writing and editing skills, including experience writing or presenting for a business or non-technical professional audience

Benefits

• Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off
• 14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and Indigenous People’s Day, and personal holidays
• 401(K) employer matching programs
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
• Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym
• Community service opportunities
• In-office snacks and beverages

Compensation

The compensation range for this role at the company is $53,800 - $68,000. Please note that the base salary offered is contingent on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the prospect of working for a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume, and a relevant professional writing sample (consisting of no more than 8 pages on an education or business related topic preferably).

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