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Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Senior Research Associate supports several quantitative and qualitative research projects. The Senior Research Associate participates in the design and implementation of research projects, co-leads aspects of a project with the project director (e.g. fieldwork and/or data analysis), and co-authors project-related reports and publications.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support IRB submission and modification process for the Center
• Co-lead the design and implementation of existing and future research projects
• Contribute to the conceptualization of research framework and design for new studies
• Lead the design and development of research-related documents, including study prospectus, data collection instruments, and reports
• Co-lead research projects (e.g. draft tasks and timelines, take responsibility for study components or sub-projects)
• Contribute to project team meetings, in a senior and substantive capacity (e.g., facilitate productive discussion and delegate responsibilities)
• Respond to internal and external requests for information
• Contribute to project updates for funders
• Lead or co-lead data analysis activities
• Use data analysis software or data organizing techniques to manage and analyze data. Budget available for licenses that TC does not have.
• Lead or co-lead data cleaning and coding
• Manage or co-manage data analysis process
• Extrapolate research findings from data analysis
• Ensure data documentation, organization, and security
• Draft and revise analytic memos and reports
• Contribute to the development of report storylines
• Co-author study reports and other written products
• Participate in the Klingenstein internal paper review process
• Contribute to proposal development and grant writing activities
• Present research findings at meetings and conferences
• Represent Klingenstein at meetings, events, and conferences under the supervision of senior project staff
• Train and oversee junior staff on a range of potential research-related activities
• Coordinate and participate in Center events and professional development activities
• Support the writing of grant proposals to support research initiatives
• Support finding opportunities for the Klingenstein Center and its researchers to share and publish work.
• Serve as instructor for LA and speaker for Forge programs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in economics, higher education, sociology, or a related social sciences field
• Four to six years of relevant coursework and experience
• One to three years of experience in higher education, and issues of access to and success in independent school education
• One to three years of experience in drafting and revising research papers and articles, either independently or as part of a team
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Track record of delivering high-quality work product under deadline
• Good judgment, reliability, ability to work independently or with a team, and meeting deadlines
• Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with Atlas.ti, N’Vivo, or similar qualitative data analysis programs
• Travel is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• EdD/PhD in economics, higher education, sociology, or a related social sciences field.
• Independent School Experience (One to three years)

Salary Range:

$75,000-$85,000

Work Modality:

Hybrid