Frost Center-Interim Researcher

The Interim Researcher leads and supports research conducted by the Frost Center for Social Science Research, which is Hope College’s flagship research center. The role includes managing survey research, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners, and contributing to grant‑related and collaborative research projects. The position reports to the Director of the Frost Center for Social Science Research. It is a full‑time, temporary position (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week) from June–December 2026 with a compensation of $2,500 paid semi‑monthly.

• Lead and support research projects completed by the Frost Center for Social Science Research, including overseeing data collection, survey administration, data analysis, report preparation, and project management.
• Develop and provide structured training programs to students working in the Frost Center, completing data collection, and facilitating focus groups.
• Participate in final editing of deliverables, ensuring accuracy in data, analysis, professional appearance, and data privacy.
• Support ongoing grant and collaborative research projects and activities.
• Work collaboratively with community‑based research partners.
• Support Hope College faculty, staff, and students’ research efforts, including training student research assistants and other staff to provide technical support while staying current with tools related to Frost Center survey and research tools.
• Annually complete CITI Training for human subjects or refresher course, FERPA training, and Title IX training.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in social sciences, statistics, or another discipline appropriate to the position, with a doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3‑5 years’ experience in a research environment.
• Demonstrated experience and advanced skills in statistical analysis and associated research and survey tools.
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a team‑based environment that requires working closely with professional staff, faculty members, and students.
• Preference for experience working with Qualtrics, Excel, data analysis software (SPSS, SAS, or R), and Tableau, or other visualization tools.

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as computers, printers, copy machines; occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently moves between different offices/work spaces/buildings and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent conditions that require accommodation(s), reasonable accommodations may be requested.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks, and/or transportation record review.

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