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Career Opportunities

Research Analyst

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Hours: Full-Time
Level: 8
Status: Exempt

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Research. This position will respond to StudentTracker research related questions coming to the Clearinghouse as they are related to methodologies, code sets, and data definitions from secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:

  • Use discretion and judgment in responding to questions from educational researchers on research using Clearinghouse data related to methodologies, code sets, and data definitions.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of research methods in the social sciences in conducting literature reviews, proofreading manuscripts, and formatting tables for print and/or presentation.
  • Monitor a National Student Clearinghouse researcher list serve, triage email messages referred to the research department, and ensure that questions are answered accurately and correctly in an acceptable timeframe.
  • Provide data documentation for Clearinghouse participation rates for use in national studies.

EXPERIENCE:

MUST HAVE:

  • Demonstrated exceptional literary skills (reading and writing)
  • At least two years of formal education in advanced research methods in the social sciences
  • Demonstrated ability to apply advanced knowledge of research methods
  • 3 years experience using data analysis software

OTHER HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:

  • Previous work experience in a not-for-profit, student loan, and/or collegiate organization
  • One year of Educational research
  • SAS 9.1 or higher or SPSS 14 or higher programming experience
  • Large database and data warehouse experience
  • Experience using NSC StudentTracker service
  • Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ Years of experience in research field, or Master’s Degree with one year of academic research experience
  • May additional equivalent experience above the required minimum substitute for the level of education? No
  • May additional equivalent education above the required minimum substitute for the level of experience? No


The National Student Clearinghouse is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.