Senior Research Associate

Summary

Join Veris Insights' University Recruiting Research Team as a Senior Research Associate! You will design and execute strategic research projects focusing on university recruiting, utilizing proprietary data and qualitative interviews. Responsibilities include survey creation, data analysis, report writing, and collaborating with clients and internal teams. You'll leverage your skills in data visualization and analysis to create compelling narratives. The role offers a fast-paced, innovative environment with opportunities for growth and development. Veris Insights values a service-first mindset and collaboration. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and communication skills.

Requirements

• Prior experience with survey research and methodology, with experience in Qualtrics a plus
• Familiarity with statistical coding software such as R, SPSS, Stata, SAS, etc
• Comfort with data visualization techniques
• Desire to learn new skills and gain deep expertise in a new topic
• Attention to detail and an eye for visual design
• Strong time management and organization skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Independently scope open-ended research questions to identify the methods and data necessary for creating excellent end product
• Draft strong user-centered survey questions to capture client or student experiences, challenges, and needs, and identify solutions
• Coordinate survey programming and launches using Qualtrics
• Oversee project-relevant research operations, ensuring data collection is completed on time, data is cleaned, and results are up to expected quality standards
• Using strong business writing, synthesize and connect data points to create cohesive and compelling data narratives that inform and drive decision-making for top University Recruiting leaders
• Create intuitive, striking data visuals (e.g., charts, infographics) that tell a story at a glance using R, Excel, Canva, DisplayR, PowerPoint
• Work with Research Operations to analyze the data, applying appropriate advanced analytic techniques to uncover key insights as needed
• Maintain familiarity with current trends and core challenges in University Recruiting
• Work closely with members of the Member Experience and Growth teams to identify member needs and define the scope of individual projects
• Deliver finished research products against firm deadlines with uncompromising quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational or experiential background in social science (psychology, economics, sociology, etc.) or a relevant business field (marketing, human resources/talent acquisition, communications)
• 2-4 years of experience with survey research methodologies
• Prior experience in market research, HR consulting, talent acquisition, human capital management or related areas

Benefits

• Annual salary: $72,500-80,000 based on experience
• Remote
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401K match up to 4% of employee contributions
• Paid parental leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Mental health days
• $1000 annual employee wellness stipend