Visit https://www.usg.edu/hr/jobs/ to apply. There are two Research Associate positions open. Interested applicants can apply for either position (see Job ID 298698 or 298699).

Master's degree required with training in research and analysis of education, social science, or economic data and experience in higher education policy, research, and/or analysis or comparable experience in a similar field. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be proficient in a statistics program such as Stata, R, etc.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel)

Preferred proficiency with SQL

Preferred experience with data visualization software (e.g., Power BI)

Preferred experience working with state-level higher education data

Ability to analyze, interpret, and report data and communicate complex ideas and research findings clearly and concisely to diverse audiences; 

Ability to translate a stakeholder information request into an analytic plan for a project or technical specifications for a report;

Knowledge of issues and trends in higher education;

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of statistical software (e.g., Stata, R) and other office software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);

SQL programming skills preferred; 

Excellent analytical reasoning, problem solving, and written/verbal communication skills;

Proficient in using national databases e.g., Census data or IPEDS;

Keen eye for detecting data discrepancies;

Knowledge of FERPA and ethical uses of data;

Demonstrated ability to learn new software and acquire new competencies;

Demonstrated understanding of data management, relational databases, and data warehouses and experience with data dictionaries, metadata, and data standards;

Experience working with state-level higher education data preferred.

Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines, and maintain documentation for projects and requests;

Willingness and ability to provide support and service to other departments within USG, to USG campuses, and external constituencies

Able to handle confidential materials professionally and with discretion; and

Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

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