Senior Research Associate - Data Analytics (Part-Time Temporary Position)

Hanover Research; United States; Remote; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Hanover Research is seeking a Senior Research Associate, Data Analytics for a remote, part-time temporary role. You will build dashboards in Power BI to analyze costs, revenues, and margins across academic programs, using real-world higher education data and advanced analytics.

You will collaborate with senior researchers, perform statistical modeling, and clearly communicate findings to project managers within fast-paced deadlines. A master’s or PhD in a quantitative field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with real-world higher education datasets (course sections, enrollment, staffing, compensation).
• Ability to apply econometric and statistical methods to research problems.
• Strong writing and presentation skills for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Create dashboards in Power BI to help clients understand costs, revenues and margins.
• Efficiently process and clean datasets for analysis.
• Perform statistical modeling and regression analyses on education data.
• Write concise findings and takeaways for project managers under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with senior researchers and update progress regularly.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

Master’s or PhD in Statistics/Mathematics/Data Science/Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Stata

R

Python

SQL

ArcGIS

Job description

Senior Research Associate, Data Analytics – Part-Time Temporary OpportunityHanover ResearchRemote OpportunityThe Data Analyst will primarily be responsible for working with client data to create dashboards that help higher education institutions to better understand resource allocation across their academic portfolios, including the costs, revenue, and profitability of their academic programs. We expect all employees to be intellectually curious, ambitious, and interested in assuming increasing levels of responsibility.High-Impact Higher Education ResearchProjects : Primarily dashboards to help clients better understand the costs, revenues, and margins of their academic programs, departments, and schools; other data analytics projects as needed, such as student success and retention analyses, determinants of progression through the enrollment funnel, financial aid optimization, non-matriculant analyses, donor analyses, and other projects.Clients : Hanover works with a wide range of higher education institutions in the United States and internationally, from small community colleges to large university systems and every institution type in between.ResponsibilitiesEfficiently process and clean datasets for analysisCreate dashboards in Power BIPerform statistical modeling and regression analysis on education-related dataForm hypotheses and locate compelling support for arguments under tight deadlinesWrite up findings and key takeaways in a clear and concise mannerProvide project managers with regular updates on project progress and proactively raise potential challenges and questionsQualificationsHigher Education Data Fluency: Demonstrated experience working with common academic and institutional data sets, such as course section, faculty workload, student enrollment, compensation, and/or staffing data. Candidates should understand how these data are generated and used in academic operations.Analytical Judgment and Data Troubleshooting: Ability to evaluate whether analytical outputs make sense in a higher education context, investigate unexpected patterns or anomalies, and recommend reasonable methodological adjustments.Essential Skills and AttributesExperience working with and preparing real-world higher education datasets for analysis, including identifying and reshaping or merging dataExperience with data visualization software, including Power BIIntermediate-level user of statistical analysis software, particularly Stata and ROther Important Skills and AttributesKnowledge of and ability to apply econometric and statistical methods to practical research problemsWillingness and ability to learn new quantitative skills as necessary and apply them in new contextsDemonstrable problem-solving skillsWillingness to tackle complex, often unfamiliar research requestsAbility to collaborate and strategize with senior-level research directorsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to prioritize and manage multiple short and long-term projects to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrable, strong work ethicAbility to accept feedback and constructive critique positivelyStrong command of the English language and demonstrated writing and editing skills, including experience writing or presenting for a business or non-technical professional audienceHigh comfort level with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPointExperience with other programming languages such as Python, with database systems and SQL, or with spatial mapping and analysis tools such as ArcGIS is a plus.Education RequirementA master’s or doctoral degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analytics, a Social Science or Higher Education with quantitative training, or a related quantitative discipline is preferred, though promising candidates with a bachelor’s degree in one of these disciplines with higher education industry experience may be considered.Experience RequirementMinimum of 2–5 years of full-time work experience (or equivalent academic work) conducting quantitative research and analysis in a higher education setting is preferred.LocationUSA RemoteOffice is located in Arlington, VA#Remote #LI-RemoteCompensationHanover Research strives to create compensation that is competitive, equitable and fair. The compensation for this part-time temporary opportunity at the company is $50.00 per hour. Please note this compensation range is contingent on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Our base pay range is determined by the role and the market.Hanover believes in supporting our team’s overall well-being now and in the future. We provide retirement benefits and 401K matching to help you plan ahead, wellness benefits to keep you healthy, medical coverage to lift you up if you or your dependents get sick, and paid time away to rejuvenate. You can learn more about our benefits on our Hanover Research Careers page or please talk to your Recruiter to learn more.How to ApplyIf you are interested in the prospect of working for a dynamic, fast-growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume and any other supporting materials.Hanover strives to be accessible to all users and job seekers. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance in accessing our website or completing a job application, please contact Hanover Research at 202-559-0050 or via email [e-mail] All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.About Hanover ResearchFounded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021. 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