Senior Research Associate — Evaluation & Data Storytelling

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Associate to support research efforts at the NY State Youth Justice Institute. The role involves leading qualitative and quantitative research projects, including program evaluations and data management.

Candidates should hold an MA or MS in a related field and have at least 10 years of relevant experience. The expected salary range is $105,000–$115,000, and the position is funded through at least 2028.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant full-time professional experience in data-rich environments.
• Substantive knowledge of juvenile justice and emerging adulthood research.
• Experience conducting evaluation research and working with government or nonprofits.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct program evaluations, including multi-site project design.
• Provide technical advice to stakeholders and manage analytic aspects of projects.
• Synthesize literature and data to ensure programs operate as intended.

Skills

Qualitative and quantitative research methods

Strong communication skills

Data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Excel)

Participatory research design

Organizational and time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

MA or MS in Criminal Justice, Social Welfare, Sociology, or related field

Tools

Qualtrics

SPSS

NVivo

Stata

Tableau

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Associate to support research efforts at the NY State Youth Justice Institute. The role involves leading qualitative and quantitative research projects, including program evaluations and data management.

Candidates should hold an MA or MS in a related field and have at least 10 years of relevant experience. The expected salary range is $105,000–$115,000, and the position is funded through at least 2028.