Research Associates

About Eduventures, Inc.
Eduventures is the industry leader in research and consulting for higher education institutions. Through our membership research programs, Eduventures facilitates the exchange of best practices among members and conducts actionable research and analysis on shared challenges. Additionally, Eduventures expert analysts and practitioners work with each member institution to address specific institutional needs. Eduventures Consulting Services provide proprietary consulting to a diverse group of colleges and universities. Consulting clients benefit from our deep in-house expertise on education as well as the insights gathered through our work with our 300+ partner institutions of higher education through our membership programs. More about Eduventures can be found at www.eduventures.com.

The Opportunity
Eduventures has exciting opportunities open for entry-level candidates seeking to start their career at a fast-paced research and consulting firm. The Company has two research associate positions open - one opportunity in higher education fundraising and one in educator preparation/K-12 policy. Eduventures seeks strong individual performers who can also contribute effectively to teams executing a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods to meet the specific needs of our college and university clients. Frequent research methods we employ include online surveys, telephone interviews with executive-level contacts, focus groups, and Internet and database research.

Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of these roles include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing the research process for web survey and interview projects, including programming survey software with the instrument, sending invitations, managing fielding and incentives, survey closure, and preparing data for statistical analysis
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary research to support client needs
• Common research tasks include:
  • Conducting secondary and primary research and analysis on education trends and segments, and companies
  • Scheduling interviews for interview-based projects
  • Supporting the creation of client presentations, publications, and research documents
  • Data analysis and reporting (using SPSS and Excel)
  • Writing summaries and analysis of research findings and education market trends
  • Attending project planning meetings, client meetings, or conference calls
• Delivering on-time, high-quality deliverables that exceed client expectations
• Providing project support as needed to support a team of analysts

Requirements

• Articulate, mature, self-starters with 1-5 years of experience, or more, in market research, consulting, and/or higher education
• Strong analytical skills with qualitative and quantitative research experience
• Strong written and verbal business communication skills and client service ethic
• Exceptional client service ethic
• Interest in higher education
• Business-oriented, entrepreneurial mind-set
• Superior attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with SPSS, STATA, or similar statistics package

This is a full-time, salaried role with benefits, based in our Boston office.

Application Process
Qualified candidates should provide their resume and cover letter as a single MS Word document.

Please no phone calls or agencies. Relocation assistance is not available. Eduventures is an equal opportunity employer.