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Survey Research Analyst

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Apr 17, 2025

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	The George Washington University (GW) Office of Survey Research and Analysis seeks a detail-oriented Survey Research Analyst to plan, gather, analyze, and summarize survey data, in order to provide university stakeholders with reliable and accurate information and analysis with which to make planning decisions. The core responsibilities of this role are to manage the development and analysis of internal and external surveys, including overseeing the creation of the surveys, providing summaries of data, and ensuring that statistical analyses and the merging of survey day with system data are accurate. This is a good position for someone who considers themselves a social scientist. The Office of Survey Research and Analysis serves the George Washington University by undertaking major survey research about students, faculty, and staff and by coordinating the development, distribution, and analysis of these results. This office conducts social research and analysis to support assessment and accreditation requirements and academic program reviews. Reporting to the Director of Survey Research and Analysis, the Analyst will: Conducts survey research of the GW population of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. Surveys typically pertain to the education of students and services provided by GW to students, faculty, and staff. Helps manage aspects of research projects including the question development, questionnaire design of online and paper surveys, data cleaning, dissemination and collection, scanning, coding, statistical analysis of data, and production of graphs and tables. Writes statistical programs, and determines the appropriate statistical analysis of data. Merges survey data with student records to create comprehensive databases; cleans data sets to ensure data integrity. All work performed and managed includes great attention to detail. Works with staff and student employees to design tables, graphs, and visualizations to display results and data in a simple and straightforward manner; summarizes data for use by deans, vice presidents/provosts, department chairs, and directors. Responds to research queries posted by other GW departments. Summarizes research findings and writes reports, and oversees and reviews research findings and reports written by other staff. Uses statistical software and business intelligence software to query data and generate reports. Review all work performed to make sure it is accurate. Uses survey platforms, office practices, and procedures; uses business intelligence software and platforms to create data visualizations. Documents procedures for systematizing data collection, data cleaning for our office and for other collaborating offices. Helps administer University-wide online course evaluation process including updating the website, inviting department participation, reminding students to complete evaluations, and solving problems about access to the system. Trains department administrators on how to use the system and develop additional questions for evaluations. Works with and trains work-study students and student assistants on how to code data, use spreadsheets, graphic programs, content analysis, and design surveys. Monitors statistical output of half-time graduate research assistants to ensure the appropriate statistics are being used and that output is accurate as needed. Works cooperatively with the Academic Planning and Assessment, and Office of Institutional Research and Planning; attends meetings and participates on committees as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. The position is based at GW's Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Knowledge of and experience with survey science research methods including question construction, questionnaire design, focus groups, and conducting content analyses of data preferred. Comprehensive understanding of statistical methods and the use of appropriate statistics. Experience with a range of software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, SAS, Tableau, and Qualtrics desired. Knowledge of relational databases is desired.
Hiring Range	$51,455.52 - $84,850.51
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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Academic Affairs
Family	Academic Affairs
Sub-Family	Institutional Research and Assessment
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:	Yes
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	S013675
Job Open Date:	04/17/2025
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.