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Position Title Interim Senior Researcher
Classification Title Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligibility

Department Frost Center
Job Description
The Interim Senior Researcher leads and supports research conducted by the Frost Center for Social Science Research, which is Hope College's flagship research center. Working with external community partners and supporting internal research efforts, this position manages survey research, collaborates with internal stakeholders and external partners, and participates in developing deliverables for various grant-related and collaborative research projects. This position reports to the Director of the Frost Center for Social Science Research. This is a full-time, one-year temporary position (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, from January-December 2026) at the Frost Center for Social Science Research.

The Interim Senior Researcher will:

• Lead and support research projects completed by the Frost Center for Social Science Research
  
  1. Oversee research projects, including data collection, survey administration, data analysis, report preparation, and project management
  2. Develop and provide structured training programs to students working in the Frost Center, completing data collection, and facilitating focus groups
  3. Participate in final editing of deliverables, assuring accuracy in data, analysis, professional appearance, and data privacy
  4. Support ongoing grant and collaborative research projects and activities
  5. Work collaboratively with community-based research partners
• Support Hope College faculty, staff, and students research efforts, including training student research assistants and other staff to provide technical support while remaining current with tools and knowledge related to Frost Center survey and research tools
• Annually complete CITI Training for human subjects or the refresher course, FERPA training, and Title IX training
• Other duties as assigned

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope's mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their Christian faith and commitment to inclusive excellence shapes their approach to working with colleagues, students, and external partners. More guidelines for Hope College candidate's response to the mission statement can be found at hope.edu/jobs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social sciences, statistics, or other discipline appropriate to the position, with doctoral degree preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a research environment
• Demonstrated experience and advanced skills in statistical analysis and associated research and survey tools
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in a team-based environment that requires working closely with professional staff, faculty members, and students
• Preference for experience working with Qualtrics, Excel, data analysis software (SSPS, SAS, or R), and Tableau, or other visualization tools

Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2023-335SR
Job Posting Open Date 10/28/2025
Job Posting Close Date 11/30/2025
Open Until Filled No
Is this position available for sponsorship No
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Mission Response

Optional Documents