Survey Research Analyst — Data Visualization & Insights

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University in Pennsylvania seeks a Research Analyst for Survey Research to independently manage strategic surveys and produce interactive data visualizations that support institutional decision-making.

Reporting to the Director for Survey Research and Evaluation, the role requires at least a bachelor’s in a related field and several years of survey research experience; master’s degree preferred. The position emphasizes collaboration, data security, and clear communication of findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a research- or analytics-related field required.
• Three years of experience in survey research or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to present to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, administer, and report strategic surveys for the University.
• Analyze and synthesize survey data into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Interpret qualitative comments and summarize findings for reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate survey findings and support evidence-based decisions.
• Assist in administering Qualtrics license and governance.
• Maintain longitudinal databases for reporting and trend analysis.
• Stay current on survey methodology and data collection technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Excel

Report writing

Communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a research- or analytics-related field

Master’s degree in higher education or related field

Tools

Qualtrics

SPSS

R

Microsoft 365 (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Villanova University in Pennsylvania seeks a Research Analyst for Survey Research to independently manage strategic surveys and produce interactive data visualizations that support institutional decision-making.

Reporting to the Director for Survey Research and Evaluation, the role requires at least a bachelor’s in a related field and several years of survey research experience; master’s degree preferred. The position emphasizes collaboration, data security, and clear communication of findings.