High Point University is currently seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Survey Research Center. This position performs leadership, training, managerial, analytical, and administrative tasks within the Survey Research Center.
QUALIFICATIONS : Education
Education
Master’s degree in methodological (survey research, statistics) or other relevant content area (public policy, political science, communication, business administration, marketing)
OR Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience in survey research administration
Experience
Project management experience within research setting (academic or private sector)
Training and supervisory experience with multiple research assistants or other comparable employees
Experience managing multiple modes of quantitative and qualitative data collection
Experience drafting materials (e.g., press releases, memos, reports) for promotion of basic findings and in-depth peer-reviewed research
Experience teaching research methods courses to undergraduate or graduate students (preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, Ability :
Exceptional communication, leadership, training, presentation, organizational, and administrative skills
Data analysis skills (including SPSS or comparable quantitative analysis software / system)
Ability to coordinate with multiple schools, departments, and other groups across the university campus
Comfort with or willingness to communicate with news media about the substance of survey findings
Interest in identifying and developing new projects and relationships on a growing campus
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Generally : Perform managerial and administrative tasks to support the function of the Survey Research Center, including budgeting, payroll, training and supervision of interviewers during surveys
Develop and draft research materials based on data collected through HPU Polls
Manage staff of student research assistants
Manage vendor and contractor relationships
Manage website updates, changes and requests
Respond to requests from Director, Office of Communication, and media outlets for information about, analysis of, and commentary on survey results
ACCOUNTABILITY :
Assistant Director will report to the Director of the Survey Research Center