Research Team Leader, Intermediate/Senior

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. The cover letter should specifically address why you are interested in this position, describe specific skills and experiences in your history, and directly relate them to the responsibilities of, and qualification for, this position.

We are looking for Research Team Leaders at the Intermediate and Senior levels to join the Data Collection Operations unit at the Institute for Social Research (ISR), Survey Research Center (SRC), and Survey Research Operations (SRO).

This is a full-time, fixed term (12 month) position with the possibility of renewal based upon availability of work, funding, and performance. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

• Provide front-line coaching, interviewer support, and team building on data collection projects.
• Assist project and/or production manager with all phases of survey project preparation and implementation.
• Assist in questionnaire development, including scripting survey instruments, testing survey instruments.
• Assist in the implementation of data collection services, including case level reviews and specialized tracking.
• Provide performance related feedback to field staff members.
• Assist in the development of training materials; assist with training sessions.
• Prepare survey questionnaires and other instruments for processing, including editing and coding of survey responses.
• Complete production interviews with respondents by a variety of methods using standardized interviewing techniques.
• Travel overnight for up to 10 days, or as required to meet project needs.

At the Research Team Leader Senior level, responsibilities also include: Coordinate the activities of 5-10 Research Team Leader Intermediates, including providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring.