Hanover Research · 7 hours ago
Senior Research Associate, Secondary Research - Higher Education Team
Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. They are seeking a Senior Research Associate to conduct secondary research on higher education topics, produce client-ready deliverables, and contribute to thought leadership pieces. The role involves working closely with clients and team members to provide actionable insights and recommendations based on research findings.
B2BBig DataEducationEmerging MarketsMarket ResearchPredictive AnalyticsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Conduct secondary research to address research questions related to key topics in Higher Education
Analyze and synthesize publicly available data and secondary source materials to:
Tell a coherent story
Clearly communicate key findings
Make actionable recommendations for decision-makers
Determine best visual aid/graphics for use in projects and produce complex tables and graphs
Work as strategic partner to content directors to identify new data sources, methodologies, and solutions to overcome research challenges
Produce client-ready deliverables, largely in PPT, to communicate findings to varying audiences (e.g., senior higher education administrators and board members, faculty members, community members)
Independently manage different phases of the project lifecycle (e.g.., research, analysis and synthesis, and creating a polished deliverable)
Serve as a Project Lead to other researchers
Qualification
Required
Self-motivated
Ability to work quickly and independently
Detail-oriented
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Able to meet deadlines
Intellectually curious
Motivated to assume increasing levels of responsibility
Interested in Higher Education topics and helping Hanover's Higher Education clients make important, research-driven decisions
Experience conducting secondary research and communicating findings in writing, preferably market research or social science research
The ability to strategize
The ability to think creatively
The ability to problem-solve or course-correct
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to closely proofread/self-edit
Ability to succinctly and effectively synthesize content and pull out key insights
Ability to visualize data using graphics, tables, charts, and graphs
Proficiency in Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and Word
1 - 3 years of business or academic experience conducting research or professional writing
Preferred
Familiarity with higher education and higher education databases (e.g., IPEDS)
Experience writing for business/non-academic audiences
A bachelor's in English, History, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, or a related writing/research-intensive discipline
Master's degree
Applied market research experience
Benefits
Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off
14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, and personal holidays
401(K) employer matching program
Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym
Community service opportunities
In-office snacks and beverages
Company
Hanover Research
Innovative Market Research - Washington, D.C.'s Hanover Research
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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