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Essential Functions:

-Design and pilot institutional survey instruments.

-Clean, manage, and analyze large-scale survey datasets.

-Generate statistical reports and research briefs.

-Develop interactive visualizations and dashboards using Power BI.

-Prepare materials for grant proposals, academic publications, and conference submissions.

-Assist in maintaining organizational charts and institutional data repositories.

-Support content creation and updates on Drupal-based web platforms.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

-Strong written and verbal communication skills.

-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Power BI.

-Experience handling confidential or sensitive data.

-Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

-Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional setting.

-Working knowledge of Drupal.

-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Experience with Python, SQL, SPSS (syntax), STATA (syntax), and/or survey platforms.

-Familiarity with Canva or similar graphic design tools and visualization knowledge.

-Master's degree or graduate-level coursework in data science, statistics, education, public policy, or a related field Interest in higher education, institutional research, or data-informed decision-making.

Position Summary:

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) is seeking a detail-oriented, intellectually curious Survey Research Data Assistant to support its institutional research and survey analytics portfolio. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Survey Research and Information, the assistant will receive hands-on training in the end-to-end survey research cycle, including survey design, statistical analysis, report development, dashboard creation, and data visualization.

The assistant will also contribute to strategic institutional initiatives, including drafting conference proposals, developing academic publications, and supporting grant submissions. Daily responsibilities may include designing and testing institution-wide surveys, analyzing student and faculty survey data, developing interactive dashboards in Power BI, and creating research posters and infographics.

This is an hourly internship role, compensated at $25/hour, with an expected workload of approximately 21-28 hours per week.

Salary Information:

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate for this position is $25.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Part-Time

EEO Statement:

As an EEO employer, NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

Diversity Statement:

As a Minority Serving Institution with designations as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), NJIT is committed to embracing diversity, centering equity, and practicing inclusion with the goal of sustaining a culture of belonging. NJIT celebrates the diversity of our university community and recognize the cultural and personal contributions each member of the community brings to NJIT. We strive to cultivate a campus culture that promotes inclusive excellence among our faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Sustaining and building upon our diverse community is critical to NJIT’s continuing status as a premier research institution of higher education and a leading polytechnic university.