Senior Research Assistant: Growth, Mentorship, Impact

Baker Tilly; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly in Rochester, MN is seeking a Senior Research Assistant to join our growing team. The role combines research execution with the ability to translate vague stakeholder asks into concrete plans, backed by your five years of experience and a results-driven mindset.

You will prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for leadership review, read and improve existing systems, and own the middle phases of projects to drive measurable outcomes. A strong network in Rochester is a plus.

Qualifications

• Self-direction to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong listening skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Driven by mission and eager to learn new skills.
• Able to collaborate with senior team so reviews feel constructive.
• Curiosity to read docs before asking questions.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Build or leverage a Rochester network to support work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for review by leadership
• Read a Cultural Awareness system you didn't build and improve it anyway
• Own the boring middle of a project, not just the kickoff
• Show up for the unglamorous general maintenance nobody volunteers for
• Execute core Research Assistant duties with accuracy and consistency
• Turn a vague full-time mandate into work Baker Tilly can measure
• Translate fuzzy stakeholder asks into a crisp Problem Solving plan

Skills

Self-direction

Active Listening

Collaboration

Mission-driven

Willingness to learn

Curiosity

Organizational skills

Networking

Job description

Baker Tilly in Rochester, MN is seeking a Senior Research Assistant to join our growing team. The role combines research execution with the ability to translate vague stakeholder asks into concrete plans, backed by your five years of experience and a results-driven mindset.

You will prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for leadership review, read and improve existing systems, and own the middle phases of projects to drive measurable outcomes. A strong network in Rochester is a plus.