Research Assistant

This role can be located in our Chicago, IL or Washington DC office.

The Research team of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to perform quantitative data and develop research reports to provide internal and external business insights.

• 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 Survey Monkey.
• 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 programs and deploys 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

• 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 Power Point
• 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

Compensation: $52,000 -$65,000

NAR provides comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance. NAR is on a hybrid schedule in the office 3 days a week.

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is a team of professionals dedicated to providing world‑class service to approximately 1.5 million REALTORS® working in the United States and around the world. The real estate industry is fast‑paced and fast‑changing--each year, our members participate in the sale, lease, and management of real estate. As in every industry, our members’ value proposition is constantly being challenged by innovation.

It is our mission to empower REALTORS® as they preserve, protect and advance the right to real property for all. We cannot do that without the ideas, passion, and commitment from our talented employees. As our greatest assets, employees are offered their pick of competitive benefits/perks and flexible work options.