Ohio State University

Develops assessments using qualitative and quantitative research methods; collaborates and consults with Student Life departments regarding their outcomes assessment and research; consults with departments external to Student Life regarding outcomes assessment and research as needed; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to current research and best practices; develops survey instruments and launches assessments via existing software; analyzes data using computer software; generates written reports summarizing results; presents assessment results to constituents when appropriate; manages several projects at various stages in the assessment and research cycle simultaneously; facilitates training workshops on topics related to assessment and research in Student Life; assists with developing research projects using various methods; designs and delivers presentations on data and findings, and provides specialized reports upon request; collects and analyzes data for research projects; assists in writing and preparation of research projects for publication in peer-reviewed journals; edits manuscripts, extracts and manages data sets; creates and manages dashboards on a central server; supports the work of the Center for the Study of Student Life, including fluid collaboration with all team members and constituents; assists with coaching student employees on assessment and research projects. This position will be in-person at our Columbus, Ohio offices two days per week and remote three days per week.

Job Description The Associate Director provides administrative and technical leadership for research, analysis, the assessment process and assessment deliverables for the Center for the Study of Student Life. Uses qualitative and quantitative methods, such as focus groups, interviews, surveys and experimental methods. Coordinates division-wide research and assessment projects across Student Life; coordinates and performs data analysis, reporting and distribution of existing research projects; designs and implements research on select topics; consults with various Office of Student Life departments on appropriate assessment and research methods; leads the development of manuscripts for publication in refereed journals and other publications external to the Ohio State University; conducts presentations at national, regional and local meetings; facilitates training workshops on topics related to assessment and research in Student Life; writes and manages Institutional Review Board protocols; extracts and manages data sets; provides guidance, mentoring and supervision of staff and students; leads center operations in absence of Director. Qualifications Required:  PhD in Higher Education and Student Affairs, social science, education or related discipline within 6 months of application OR Master's degree with 5+ years of full-time applied assessment and research experience. Strong technical writing skills, such as research briefs and manuscripts for peer reviewed journals; a working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data analysis; experience using Qualtrics, SPSS, STATA, R, Microsoft Excel, Word and Access. Desired: Doctoral degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs, social science, education or related discipline; experience querying data in Student Information System; record of publishing in peer reviewed journals; experience in performance management of staff and students. The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $80,000. Please submit both a cover letter and resume as part of your application.

The Research Assistant assists in the general coordination and conduct of quantitative and qualitative research and assessment for the Center for the Study of Student Life by collecting and analyzing data, preparing and distributing reports of new and existing research and assessment projects. Assists in collaboration and consultation with Student Life departments regarding their assessment and research; performs critical analysis of literature related to current research and best practices; launches assessments via existing software; tabulates and assists in processing and analysis of data; generates reports summarizing results of research and assessment; presents results to constituents when appropriate. Manages various administrative and research task for the office, including managing website, users in Qualtrics survey software, Annual Report online system, manages Institutional Review Board protocol and ensures CSSL materials are accessible. Additional Information: Required: Bachelors degree in Social Science or equivalence combination of education and experience. One year of experience conducting social science or education research. Desired: Experience using Word, Excel, SPSS and Qualtrics software; coursework completed in research methods, descriptive and inferential statistics; experience managing large datasets; experience conducting literature reviews, creating tables and charts in American Psychological Association (APA) format; experience writing research protocols for Institutional Review Board.

Job Description Develops assessments using qualitative and quantitative research methods; collaborates and consults with Student Life departments regarding their outcomes assessment and research; consults with departments external to Student Life regarding outcomes assessment and research as needed; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to current research and best practices; develops survey instruments and launches assessments via existing software; analyzes data using computer software; generates written reports summarizing results; presents assessment results to constituents when appropriate; facilitates training workshops on topics related to assessment and research in Student Life; assists with developing research projects using various methods; designs and delivers presentations on data and findings, and provides specialized reports upon request; collects and analyzes data for research projects; extracts and manages data sets; writes and manages Institutional Review Board protocols.; supports the work of the Center for the Study of Student Life, including fluid collaboration with all team members and constituents; supervises and coaches undergraduate and graduate student employees. Additional Information: Minimum Education Required Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Additional Education Desired Master's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications Required: Bachelors degree in Social Science, Education, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), STATA or other statistical software.  Knowledge of education and/or social science research methods. Desired: Masters degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Social Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; knowledge in assessment-related work in a university setting; knowledge of survey development and analysis; knowledge of student learning and student development theory; knowledge of Qualtrics survey software; experience with inferential statistics.