[Hiring] Research Analyst II - Qualitative @Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corp

Role Description

The Research Analyst II - Qualitative (Senior Research Associate) provides complex research and analysis on behalf of postsecondary and workforce organizations to improve postsecondary enrollment and success outcomes. Creates and manages qualitative products for a diverse set of clients and stakeholders.

• Leads client relations for multiple clients including delivering proposals, crafting scopes of work, creating and adhering to cost estimates, navigating IRBs, and implementing research.
• Provides clear communication to senior management at institutions of higher education and other clients.
• Consistently engages with external groups and works to raise Trellis’ profile in relevant national conversations.
• Supervises other researchers on the team as needed to facilitate research projects.
• Provides deep insight on Trellis Strategies growth and performs project management and various administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, social sciences, economics, statistics, public policy, or other related area (Required).
• Master’s degree in business administration, social sciences, economics, statistics, public policy, or other related area (Preferred).
• Four (4) years in research and analytics (Required).
• Four (4) years of client relationship management (Required).
• Four (4) years of social science research experience (Required).
• Experience with qualitative research, including focus groups, interviews, and surveys (Required).
• Experience supporting under-resourced institutions of higher education (Preferred).
• Experience working in institutional research, enrollment management, student affairs, academic affairs, or student services (Preferred).
• Experience managing multiple large-scale research projects (Preferred).

Requirements

• Ability to lead and direct the work of other team members, as needed.
• Strong research, editing, and writing skills.
• Intermediate- to expert-level SAS programming skills.
• Strong qualitative and/or quantitative analysis and project management abilities.
• Ability to use qualitative and quantitative analytical tools such as MAXQDA, SAS, and MS Excel at an advanced skill level.
• Ability to execute survey projects and use survey tools such as Qualtrics and Alchemer.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, depending on project needs.
• Strong written, oral, and non-verbal communication and listening skills.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $78,000.00 - $91,597.00 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Corporate Annual Incentive: Eligible for a corporate annual incentive, subject to discretion and approval of the Board of Directors.
• Paid Holidays: 11 holidays + 1 floating holiday per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.