Data Specialist at Trellis Company in Round Rock, Texas

Job Description:

Who you are:

The Data Specialist, a recent college graduate or graduate student in public policy, higher education, social services, or a relevant discipline looking to gain valuable and relevant research experience in an entry-level role. The Data Specialist supports the research team on various qualitative and quantitative research activities. The Data Specialist will edit and perform quality control on reports, briefs, and other papers that support the research team and inform student success.

Who we are:

Trellis Strategies is an experienced research partner dedicated to advancing education and workforce development. With nearly 40 years of expertise, we specialize in qualitative and quantitative research services, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and case studies. Our proficiency in qualitative research and quantitative analyses enables us to extract insights from extensive datasets, guiding strategic decision-making in areas such as student success and outcomes.

Our expertise extends to diverse fields including data analysis, market research, policy analysis, and more. We address topics such as adult learners, student finances, and institutional effectiveness. Trellis Strategies offers a collaborative approach to data-driven decisions, contributing to positive transformations in education and workforce development.

Location:

The position is remote.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The position incumbent is expected to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities of the position with reasonable accommodation.

• Build tables, charts, and graphs in excel for effective visualization of both quantitative and qualitative data.


• Programs standard (template) surveys in Qualtrics, ensuring accuracy and adherence to the survey instrument.


• Assist in quality control checks on deliverables produced by the team, including fact sheets, reports, infographics, and spreadsheets.


• Assists on standard and custom research projects, such as performing quality control checks on surveys, reviewing and cleaning data, and conducting literature reviews to inform research design.


• Navigates public and private databases for relevant information and conducts literature reviews on specific policy topics.


• Works with research staff to determine the content of departmental publications.


• Supports the development of research briefs.


• Supports survey research analysis projects.


• Consults with research team on research methodology.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


• Must be available to work flexible hours.


• Supports other functions and responsibilities of the department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communicates ideas and facts clearly and effectively.


• Analytical and quantitative/qualitative research skills.


• Knowledge and understanding of issues related to higher education, college student success and financial challenges.


• Uses time effectively and prevents distractions from interfering with work completion.


• Strong attention to detail.

Qualifications:

Education

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in public policy or social sciences (e.g., public administration, government, economics, sociology, or psychology). Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Preferred:

• Terminal Degree.

Experience

Required:

• One (1) year of working with student success research or one year of research in another social science or policy area.


• One (1) year of combined experience with qualitative research (i.e., conducting or moderating focus groups/interviews, case studies, user testing) and/or quantitative research (cleaning data, performing statistical tests, programming in a statistical language).

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Occasionally must move about when working inside the office.


• Repetitive motion. Regularly operates a computer, phone, and general office equipment.


• Regularly required to handle, feel, grasp objects, and reach across a work area.


• Regularly communicates with other employees and on the phone, virtually, or in person with clients. Regularly converses with internal and external contacts.


• Visual acuity. Regularly must have close visual acuity to view and enter information into computer and software systems, analyze data, develop presentations and reports, and other materials.


• Mental focus. Requires worker to maintain focus and exchange detailed and accurate information through oral and written communication.

Work Environment:

• Work may be conducted remotely or in an office with a small cubicle environment.


• Office work environment is climate controlled with no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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