Research Associate

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University. Southeastern Louisiana University's Office of Institutional Research invites applications for the position of Research Associate. The Research Associate position assists in providing information to aid data-informed decision-making at the department, program, and institution level. The position will also assist in completing mandated federal/state reporting, and other external requests. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in an analytical discipline with statistical/quantitative coursework from an accredited university PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. from an accredited university One year of employment in a university institutional research setting Experience with PeopleSoft (or Workday), SPSS, and Tableau a plus Familiarity with sampling methods, qualitative research methods, and survey methodology DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrated experience with at least one word processing application and at least one spreadsheet application Familiarity with research design and statistical methods Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills Willingness to learn new skills on your own or through formal training. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Cover Letter Resume/Vita Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired) Names and contact information for 3 references Posting Close Date April 10, 2023 Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration. How to Apply: Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered. Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting nearly 14,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning. With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education. Southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves. Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies. Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.