As a researcher at BYU-Idaho’s Institutional Research & Assessment Office, you will work closely with colleagues across the university to study the student experience and evaluate institutional programs and initiatives. These research findings guide stakeholders in making better decisions to further BYU-Idaho's mission of building disciples of Jesus Christ.

The primary functions of your role will be a blend of applied mixed-methods research (with an emphasis on qualitative methods) and creative problem-solving. You will design and conduct research studies that examine organizational strategy, the student experience, policy impacts, and more. You will collaborate on projects or committees with other researchers, university employees, and CES colleagues.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to drive improvements and shape the quality of higher education offered through BYU-Idaho and BYU Pathway to tens of thousands of students. 

Education:

Graduate degree in a related field (anthropology, sociology, program evaluation, instructional technology/design, assessment, measurement, statistics, and so forth).

Experience:

Experience designing and conducting research and/or evaluation projects.

Strong experience with qualitative research methods. Experience with quantitative research methods also highly valued but not required.

Skills:

• Ability to execute all aspects of an evaluation/research project including different types of projects (i.e., formative, developmental, summative, program, quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, action research, and so forth). Specifically, for this position, there will be an emphasis on qualitative methods.

• Proficiency in skills and methods common to evaluators and researchers (i.e., survey design, conducting focus groups, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, open-text coding techniques, and so forth).

• Proficiency with statistical concepts is valued but not required (such as probability, correlation, regression, confidence intervals, t-tests, ANOVA, chi-square).

• Excellent written and verbal communication: an ability to tell a good story based on evaluation/research findings.

• Strong analytical thinking skills, design thinking, a disposition towards both rigor and creativity in research design.

• Experience with project management and excellent organization skills.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

• Experience with the following software tools valued but not required: Qualtrics, Microsoft Excel, any statistical software (R Studio, SPSS, Python, etc.), any data visualization software (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).

• Highly motivated and self-directed.

• Basic understanding of database concepts and principles (extensive knowledge not required).

• Ability to solve complex problems in a team-based approach.

Brigham Young University-Idaho was founded and is supported and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities.

The university does this by:

• Building testimonies of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and fostering its principles in a wholesome academic, cultural, and social environment.
• Providing a high-quality education that prepares students of diverse interests and abilities for lifelong learning and employment.
• Serving as many students as possible within resource constraints.
• Delivering education that is affordable for students and the Church.

Brigham Young University - Idaho provides essential support to eligible employees and their families through the following benefits and resources:  

- Insurance (including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)

- 401k with an employer-matched retirement package

- Paid Holiday, Sick Leave and Vacation

- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or dependents

- Access to recreational facilities and Employee Wellness programs