Academic Research Analyst (Remote)

Metropolitan Building, 3434 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201, USA Virtual Req #131

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Academic Research Analyst

Job Summary :

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The Academic Research Analyst will be responsible for analyzing, presenting, interpreting, and explaining data on research published within the disciplines of economics, political science, philosophy, law, and history.

Reporting to the Director of Academic Research, this individual will utilize their data literacy, customer-focused report writing, pattern recognition, analytical and critical thinking skills, along with their knowledge of the Academy and classical liberal principles, to support IHS in solving problems and measuring performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Evaluate, collect, and analyze data on IHS programs (funding, conferences, seminars) and partners to measure their efficacy and impact.
• Independently produce written reports based on data that clearly articulate research outcomes and help answer customer questions.
• Innovate with new data sources to increase our ability to assess multiple parts of the academic impact story.
• Innovate with our present tools to find new uses and to continually improve data utilization in organizational decision-making.

Required Skills / Qualifications :

• A BA or BS degree in social science or a comparable field. Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to effectively compose analyses and reports.
• Data literacy with statistics knowledge preferred.
• A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and handle and prioritize simultaneous requests.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders of varying levels of experience and across disciplines.
• Ability to critically evaluate and prioritize information gathered from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts.
• Familiarity with Salesforce (or comparable CRM systems) and Excel preferred.
• A demonstrated ability to understand and articulate complex processes.
• A curious nature with a strong drive to learn and grow, and willingness to learn additional data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, or R.
• Basic knowledge of classical liberal ideas and academic research.

To apply, qualified applicants must submit the following materials (under additional documents) :

• Resume
• Your interest in this position.
• A compelling case about why the IHS mission resonates with you.

Disclaimer :

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Remote positions at the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) require quarterly in-person meetings at our office location in Arlington, VA.
• IHS employees are required to visit the office for a minimum of two weeks per year.

About the Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University :

The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) supports and partners with university professors working within the classical liberal intellectual tradition.

Our vision is that higher education becomes a place where the open exchange of ideas flourishes, and where ideas within the classical liberal tradition are regularly taught, discussed, challenged, and developed so that they inform scholarly and public discourse on the key challenges facing a free society.

Each year, IHS provides thousands of aspiring and established professors graduate student fellowships, career development support, research funding, and support for on-campus student programs.

Most importantly, through its scholarly convenings IHS connects these scholars to one another to form a diverse and growing community of thought leaders advancing ideas essential to the good society a pluralistic and tolerant society in which individuals and communities flourish in a context of openness, dignity, equality, and freedom.

We have a flexible, professional, open office environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship and provides substantial opportunity for professional growth.

Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. IHS provides exceptional benefits to all employees, including health and dental insurance coverage (which includes paying 100% of the health and dental insurance premium for individuals), health savings accounts, long-term disability and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement savings program, a parking permit, and 12 free tuition credit hours annually at George Mason University.

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.