Remote Qualitative Researcher for Campus Culture Change

Constructive Dialogue Institute, Inc.; United States; A distancia; USD 138.000 - 207.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

Descripción de la vacante

The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) seeks experienced qualitative researchers for part-time, independent contractor roles. Work is remote across U.S. time zones, with episodic projects typical of 4–8 weeks and 40–80 hours per project.

Responsibilities include interviews, document analysis, and memo writing using CDI’s procedures. Ideal candidates bring strong interviewing and moderation skills, capability to synthesize insights for senior leaders, and reliability in meeting deadlines while

Formación

• 3+ years of applied qualitative research experience including interviewing and small group moderating
• Familiarity with campus life dynamics, institutional culture, and civic engagement in higher education
• Clear interview summaries that synthesize key takeaways in CDI’s format
• Comfort interfacing with skeptical or high-status stakeholders (faculty, senior leaders, students)
• Contract or freelance experience with reliable calendar management and meeting deadlines
• Access to a computer, quiet professional setting, reliable internet, and Zoom proficiency
• Experience with video transcript tagging via a research repository like Dovetail (bonus)

Responsabilidades

• Conduct virtual interviews using structured guides to produce high-quality recordings
• Apply CDI research protocols, identify risks, and suggest adjustments
• Produce clear interview summaries with minimal rework
• Synthesize data across participants to identify patterns and themes
• Review large-scale document analysis to support triangulation
• Tag and organize qualitative data within a coding framework
• Submit research materials using established naming conventions and standards
• Maintain rapport, neutrality, and professionalism with diverse participants

Conocimientos

Interviewing

Moderation

Document analysis

Coding

Zoom

Qualitative research

Data security

Herramientas

Dovetail

Descripción del empleo

The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) seeks experienced qualitative researchers for part-time, independent contractor roles. Work is remote across U.S. time zones, with episodic projects typical of 4–8 weeks and 40–80 hours per project.

Responsibilities include interviews, document analysis, and memo writing using CDI’s procedures. Ideal candidates bring strong interviewing and moderation skills, capability to synthesize insights for senior leaders, and reliability in meeting deadlines while