Research Associate; EdInsights

• Location 6000 J ST,SACRAMENTO, CA, 95819,United States
• Base Pay $5,859.00 - $8,729.00 / Month
• Job Category Benefited, Full-time, Education Insights Center (Ed Insights)
• Employee Type Benefited Exempt

This position conducts Ed Insights’ research and evaluation work, with projects ranging from studies of large-scale community college initiatives to campus-based student success programs. The work leverages qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches including fieldwork, interviews, document and program analyses, policy analysis, case studies, and statistical analysis of large and small data sets.

Depending on the specific study, the Research Associate may coordinate and manage individual project components, conduct descriptive and statistical analyses, prepare and administer surveys, conduct interviews and focus groups, prepare written reports, and present research findings. The incumbent may also contribute to research and evaluation proposals and represent Ed Insights at statewide and national meetings of researchers, policymakers, philanthropic leaders, and other similar interest-holders.

The position reports directly to and receives general direction from the Research & Evaluation Director or Research Manager. The position may receive work direction from Research Managers and Senior Research Associates. The position provides work direction to Research Assistants, with support from a Research Manager or Director.

• Full range: $5,859-$8,729 per month ($70,308-$104,748 per year)
• Anticipated hiring range:$5,859-$7,274 per month ($70,308-$87,288 per year)
• UEI contribution to a TIAA retirement plan after one year of service
• Paid Vacation Time – starting at 10 hours accrued/month
• Paid Sick Time – 8 hours accrued/month
• Paid Holidays – 14 paid holidays per year including paid time off the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day as the CSUS campus is closed
• Excellent medical benefits – 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee-only coverage and low cost for family coverage
• Educational Assistance Program for employees and/or dependents
• Discounted membership to The WELL, Sacramento State’s on-campus fitness center

This position is open until filled with a priority review date of November 2, 2026. We will begin application review on this date.

The selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. University Enterprises, Inc. is not a sponsoring agency (i.e. H-1B Visa).

This is a full‑time, exempt from overtime , benefited position with a defined contribution retirement plan through TIAA. (The position is not covered under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.) Continued employment in this position is dependent upon funding and the mutual consent of University Enterprises and the employee, and either University Enterprises or the employee, can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Program continuation is contingent upon funding.

• Conducts literature reviews and secondary research, including search, review, synthesis, and write‑up of relevant existing literature/data.
• Contributes to the development and administration of logic models, evaluation plans, and data collection tools, such as surveys and interview protocols, by drafting instruments.
• Administers surveys in Qualtrics.
• Downloads, cleans, manages, and organizes data.
• Collects observational data of client events for evaluation projects.
• Schedules and conducts interviews and focus groups.
• Analyzes and interprets data, including coding qualitative data and statistical analysis of quantitative data.
• Contributes to research protocols and…