Research Assistant
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join their Research team. This role involves performing quantitative data analysis and developing research reports to provide insights for internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Performs quantitative data analysis and develops research reports
- Projects are designed to provide internal and external business insights related to conferences, project evaluation, and NAR governance
- May also assist with survey research projects focusing on demographics of both members and housing consumers, policy analysis, and business activity of firms and members
- Assists with survey design
- Programs surveys in online software such as SurveyMonkey
- Writes SPSS syntax for data reports and performs basic statistical analysis to draw conclusion from the data
- Transfers data from SPSS into Excel sheets and PowerPoint to create survey research reports
- Tracks and updates survey deployment calendar for all NAR Groups
- Works with Research Analyst to program and deploy all survey advance emails, invitations and reminders
- Assists with creation of sample/audience segmentation for all NAR surveys (random samples and list samples)
- Conducts tests to improve survey response rates (A/B subject line testing, send time testing, content testing)
- Tracks and sends survey and focus group honoraria/awards
- Manage survey and data inboxes and respond to pending inquiries in a timely manner
- Other duties, as assigned
Skills
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience
- Familiarity with SPSS or other coding software programs is a plus
- Results-oriented with high attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment
- Ability to think in innovative ways to find solutions to problems
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office—Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Exceptional communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation
- Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills with a high level of response to all inquiries
- Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities directly pertaining to the position
Benefits
- Health/dental/vision insurance
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