From: Rachel Galiber [mailto:RGaliber@mathematica-mpr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 9:47 PM
Subject: We continue to have a need...Job Opportunities at Mathematica Policy Research-
Survey Specialists
Hello,
We continue to need great candidates for the Survey Specialist position. Please forward to
your students and ask them to apply ASAP if they are interested.
Thank you, Rachel Galiber
From: Rachel Galiber
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 9:29 PM
Subject: Job Opportunities at Mathematica Policy Research- Survey Specialists
Hello,
Mathematica Policy Research (MPR), a social policy and research firm headquartered in
Princeton, NJ continues to have a great job opportunities. We are interested in recruiting
current students who will be graduating in the spring and also from your alumni network
for our Survey Specialist positions open in our Princeton, NJ, Oakland, CA, Chicago, IL,
Washington, DC and Cambridge, MA locations.
Attached is the job notice for the position which details the position further (a direct
URL to apply online is included). Please review and distribute to your students
accordingly. We will be reviewing applications in the upcoming weeks, so please
encourage any students that are interested in the position to apply as soon as possible.
We are looking to make immediate hires, as well as students that are available after
spring graduation.
Survey specialists draw on technical skills, leadership abilities, and strong
communication to perform varied survey research project work related to data collection
and project management. Examples include developing and testing survey instruments,
developing and conducting trainings, managing data collection operations and coordinating
with junior staff, reviewing data and paradata, and tracking and reporting project
operations to senior management.
Qualifications for the position:
Education and Experience
* Masters degree in a social science or related field plus some demonstrated
survey research or related experience; or
* Bachelor's degree in a social science or related field plus three to five
years survey research or related experience; or
* A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be substituted for
the above requirements.
Duties of the Position are Varied and Typically Include:
* Supporting senior staff in project leadership (such as task planning and
oversight, progress reporting, monitoring subcontractor activity)
* Developing project materials (such as survey instruments, training materials,
operations manuals, quality control specifications), training interviewers, and conducting
pretests
* Managing data collection and quality control efforts
* Coordinating work of junior staff on projects and mentoring their professional
development
* Coordinating with statisticians, programmers, and researchers to integrate
project work
* Using MS Project and other tools to assume project management responsibilities
and monitor project activities to ensure that time and budget constraints are met
* Preparing memos and assists with writing sections of descriptive reports and
proposals
* Exhibiting initiative to take on new opportunities, further own professional
development, and become an organizational leader
Strong candidates will have:
* In-depth knowledge of survey operations and best practices
* Demonstrated managerial and leadership skills
* Familiarity and experience with CATI, CAPI, web surveys or other data collection
methods
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make independent decisions
* Flexibility to handle multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under
deadline pressure
* Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
* Familiarity and experience with standard MS packages, such as Excel, Access and
Word
* Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with others
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on teams
* Willingness to travel to other locations as necessary
* Willingness to be flexible with work hours and assignments
* Spanish, French, or other language fluency is a plus
Thanks for your time and assistance.
Rachel Galiber
Rachel Galiber
Human Resources Associate
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
P.O. Box 2393
Princeton, NJ 08543
phone: (609) 275-2308
fax: (609) 799-4394
[cid:image001.gif@01CD2931.B229C2B0]<http://twitter.com/MathPolResearch>MathPolResearch
[cid:image002.gif@01CD2931.B229C2B0]<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mathematica-Policy-Research/290703690972342>Facebook