Research Analyst, Survey Research

Posting Number: 20260451S; Location: Villanova, PA; Department: Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness; Position Type: Staff; Work Schedule: full-time, 12‑month.

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Director for Survey Research and Evaluation, the Research Analyst will independently manage and conduct strategic surveys for the University. The Research Analyst will analyze data and create interactive data visualizations to support strategic decision-making. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order.

Responsibilities

• Work on the development, administration, and reporting of strategic surveys that are part of the University’s Systematic Survey Cycle.
• Work on the development, administration, and reporting of surveys commissioned by university entities.
• Analyze and synthesize survey data into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making, planning, policy development, assessment, and programming.
• Analyze qualitative comments generated from survey research projects, including editing, coding, thematic analysis, and summarization of findings for reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with University stakeholders to communicate survey findings and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Assist in the administration of Villanova’s sitewide Qualtrics license, including user/permission management, technical use inquiries, and encouraging best practices for data security and governance.
• Steward survey data and develop databases that support longitudinal reporting and trend analysis.
• Maintain current knowledge of survey methodology, assessment practices, data collection technologies, and emerging trends in survey research.
• Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in a research- or analytics-related field such as social sciences, educational research, statistics, psychology, sociology, public administration, data analytics, or a closely related discipline.
• Work Experience: Three years of experience in survey research, institutional research, assessment, market research, program evaluation, data analytics, or a related field.
• Work Skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and to contribute positively to a collaborative working and learning environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to create and edit professional reports, presentations, and summaries.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
• Specific Job Knowledge: Experience with survey research methods and data collection practices.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative