Research Support

Research Support

We are expanding our team and seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional to join Hollis + Miller as Research Support.

The core values of Hollis + Miller are at the heart of everything that we do. As a Hollis + Miller team member, you live our core values through your day-to-day efforts as we work together to Design the Future.

• We are purpose driven
  , making a difference by impacting the lives of others through our work.
• We are people centric
  , empowering those around us to learn and grow within our dynamic culture.
• We believe in the power of we
  , supporting diversity of thought and recognizing that good ideas can come from anywhere.

• Master’s degree and/or experience in fields of education research preferred. Bachelor's degree in social or data sciences with vast experience collecting, managing, and analyzing large qualitative and quantitative datasets required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficient in data analysis tools such as SPSS and NVivo.
• Firm grasp of data visualization and representation utilizing graphics to convey a data informed solution. Representation of these skills through proficiency in graphic tools such as Adobe Creative Suite applications, Microsoft PowerPoint or Canva preferred.

• Leverages strong writing skills to support and engage unique audiences of various ages.
• Demonstrates a passion for how data can bring positive impact to institutions and communities through learning environments.
• Communicates clearly with Research Director, building a strong connection to understand how data becomes actionable into project design, providing proactive suggestions to obtain impactful data.
• Approaches work with creativity and positivity, focused on high-quality relationships built from clear communication.
• Ability to internalize feedback with open demeanor and adapt quickly with a high degree of responsiveness.
• Driven to excel through personal accountability and initiative while resolving challenges that arise with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

• A member of the Vision & Strategy business pillar.
• Reports to the Research Director, collaborating across departments with members of the Education Design Team as needed to support data-driven project design efforts.
• Research & Analysis
• Promotes a research-based mindset and takes a curious approach to how data can inform decisions and the ability to explore in a self-directed way
• Executes data collection efforts through the design and implementation of surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observation. Creates transcripts, provides data entry, and facilitates member checks for a variety of projects.
• Conducts literature reviews and summarizes existing research on key topics to further the research of HMA.
• Reviews data from targeted collection efforts through qualitative and quantitative methods, performing phased analysis to achieve a rich understanding.
• Analyzes data longitudinally, translating findings from one-off efforts into long-term understanding of annual research topics.
• Understands strategies behind annual research plans, identifying areas of unique data analysis that leverage multiple data sets to explore strategic findings.
• Summarizes qualitative and quantitative findings and presents data effectively in multiple formats, reaching internal and external audiences in scaled ways.
• Content Creation
• Supports the process of research sharing through the creation of white papers and blog posts for HMA digital channels as well as formal journal publications.
• Creates reports of findings, collaborating with the Research Director and graphics…