Job Postings

Job Number: 496049
Type: Full-time
Campus: Mount Carmel – Hamden, CT
Categories: Staff

Overview:
Quinnipiac University is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Director of the Quinnipiac University Center for Survey Insights, where you will have the opportunity to shape the future of survey research and contribute to the University’s esteemed reputation.

The Director of the Quinnipiac University Center for Survey Insights (CSI) advances Quinnipiac’s commitment to building the university of the future by developing, implementing and growing Quinnipiac’s new commercial survey research entity. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage the national reputation of Quinnipiac University and its well known, highly respected Poll. We are looking for someone who will build relationships and a business on the foundation of a research enterprise.

Reporting to the Vice President for Marketing and Communications, the Director of the Center for Survey Insights collaborate with deans, faculty and leaders across the University to create a business model that leverages the strengths of faculty and staff in the development and delivery of survey research projects for clients. The Director will lead critical business functions including new client prospecting and business development, project scoping, contract development and invoicing. The Director, often working in close collaboration with faculty and others, will lead and/or oversee survey methodology and design, questionnaire development, data collection, data analysis, presentation of all research findings/insights, including preparing executive reports for clients. The director will also be responsible for all ongoing client relationship management. The Director will actively solicit, create, scale and manage resources across schools and departments and serve as a conduit to engage Quinnipiac University expertise to meet internal and external needs and opportunities.

About Quinnipiac:
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women’s rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women’s basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review’s “The Best 388 Colleges.” The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:
• Leads the development of an ongoing strategic business plan and operating model for CSI
• Leads new business development function • Assembles and manages a team of QU faculty research experts to serve as resources to support research projects
• Assembles and nurtures a team of research experts from outside the university to also support research projects
• Identifies research project opportunities and leads the development of research proposals
• Oversees all research related components and outcomes of projects
• Manages all aspects of client projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and under limited supervision
• Identifies and helps resolve project management problems regarding data collection, database design, statistical analysis and report production
• Leads strategic efforts to grow survey research offerings that anticipate and respond to the research needs of prospective clients
• Work with Marketing and Communications to advertise/market CSI internally and externally
• Assures a climate and culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned

Education Requirements:
• Advanced degree required (Ph.D. preferred) in survey methodology, business, statistics, marketing, or related field
• Years of related experience may substitute for education requirement

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 10 years survey design, survey project management, or related experience
• Experience developing, designing, and implementing research activities from sampling and questionnaire design through dataset preparation and analysis for research projects
• Statistical analysis skills
• Project management skills
• Experience in developing business strategy and making data-driven decisions
• Substantial experience and success with new business development and building a business organization
• Excellent and effective interpersonal, verbal communication, and writing skills
• Demonstrated record of leadership, collaboration, and organizational abilities
• Financial and analytical acumen for budget/P&L management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel required; Proficiency with PowerPoint or other data visualization tools preferred
• Experience involving quantitative research methods preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion

Special Instructions to Applicants:
TO APPLY: https://apptrkr.com/5505304

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac’ commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Advertised: August 09, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

Position ID: 5893
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Interests: Insights & Analytics
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
100% Remote: No
Travel: 0-5%
Salary: $121,500.00 – $135,000.00 Yr.

Job Description

Overview
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name.
As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

AARP’s Policy, Research and International Affairs leads the development and communication of AARP’s public policies and, research and insights on the issues that matter to people 50-plus.

The Consumer Research Insights Manager conceptualizes, develops, and conducts primary and secondary research to develop insights that shape various departmental objectives. Evaluates programs and business priorities to identify improvements and to measure outcomes. Collaborates with management to identify opportunities to streamline consumer insights processes and develop new procedures that support the business unit/department. Leads and collaborates on the development of a research agenda to address the critical questions or provide key data required to support an Association priority. This role specifically focuses on supporting AARP’s Financial Resilience strategy which includes Social Security, saving and planning (retirement and non-retirement), fraud, and work/job issues.

Responsibilities

• Advises clients, stakeholders, and senior management on all phases of research, including conceptualization, recommendations for research methodology, and recommendations for action from research findings.
• Manages complex and conflicting relationships among multiple stakeholders. Represents Association’s research to external audiences including the media, legislators, and other organizations in venues including press conferences and professional meetings. Manages and collaborates on a major research portfolio with broad Association impact and synthesizes the complex array of data into clear, actionable insights. Develops and manages the overall research plan for the portfolio of work including specific project work plans, project budgets, requests for proposals, vendor selection and management of vendor work. Oversees the work of staff assigned to projects within the portfolio and provides direction, feedback, and contributions to staff performance reviews.
• Conceptualizes and designs complex research projects, including with high-risk or innovative methodologies and highly constrained timelines and resources. Selects the most appropriate data sources and collection methods to maximize the value and utility of the research across the organization, with the goal of building and aggregating a base of knowledge around key issues. Oversees vendors or supervises other staff who implement the data collection plan.
• Determines strategies for data analyses. Conducts and/or supervises data analyses including bivariate analysis, multivariate analysis, and other complex statistical techniques as required. Advises other research staff on statistical and data analytic issues.
• Communicates research findings, often from complex studies or from a program of research, by integrating related research and identifying implications of the research for action by decision-makers. Determines methods to communicate research results and works closely with others to develop clear, impactful deliverables for stakeholders including data visualization and graphics. Responds effectively to complex and challenging requests for clarification and elaboration of research results.
• Serves as an expert resource and is often responsible for work with high visibility and critical outcomes. Plays a role in managing knowledge resources by actively sharing knowledge, collaborating with others, synthesizing research to provide integration and context, and ensuring the maintenance of up-to-date research records that are accessible by others. Stays abreast of key news, policies, and consumer trends related to assigned core issue areas and research portfolio and applies that knowledge to proactively frame future research.
• Develops capacity by coaching and mentoring junior staff, participating in efforts to redesign workflow and systems, and providing peer review and technical assistance to other researchers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or Marketing and a minimum of 5 years of experience in applied research.
• A solid understanding of social science or marketing theories and principles.
• Proficiency in conducting both primary and secondary research to gather relevant data and generate insights.
• Ability to analyze research findings and develop actionable recommendations that inform policies, programs, strategies or product development.
• Excellent consultation and communication skills to effectively convey research findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Preferred:

• Strong background in both quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis.
• Strategic consultation and insight generation skills.
• Knowledge of Social Security, saving and planning (retirement and non-retirement), fraud, and work/job issues.
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Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Apply Here: https://careers.aarp.org/careers-home/jobs/5893?lang=en-us