Qualitative Analyst Jobs

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range: $69,903 to $83,473 annually SFU Department Descr: Education, Analysis and Planning
Position Grade: 9
# of openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 72
About The Role
The Qualitative Analyst is responsible for the development and delivery of outcome-based qualitative data analysis, and information assessments to support strategic planning, decision making, policy development, and business process improvements for Learning Experiences Assessment and Planning Division (LEAP). The Analyst, designs applied research and qualitative methodology, and provides in-depth qualitative data analysis and reporting. The Analyst maintains expertise in all aspects of course evaluations and learning outcomes; and leads initiatives to build a community network of interest and a distributed knowledge base of information and resources about educational assessment and planning. The Analyst assists in the development, updating, and management of data and information in LEAP databases. The Analyst contributes to the design and development of information systems and the identification of the University's future information needs.
Qualifications
Master's degree in qualitative research methods, public policy, educational research, educational psychology, learning analytics or in a related field with three years of relevant experience in developing qualitative analysis (i.e. focus groups, interviews) and methodologies, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when responding to requests for data and information.
• Excellent knowledge of current theories and practices in education, particularly with respect to post-secondary teaching and learning (e.g. student diversity, large classes, small groups, team-based learning, blended, and online learning, etc.) and academic development.
• Ability to conduct interviews (face to face, telephone, internet, email), administer focus groups, and take observation notes.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).
• Excellent knowledge of qualitative methodologies, such as content analysis, transcription analysis, discourse analysis, coding, text interpretation, recursive abstraction, grounded theory methodology.
• Knowledge of best practices and principles of teaching and course evaluation, and outcomes assessment, particularly within a higher education setting.
• Excellent knowledge of qualitative data analysis software (i.e. NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MAZQDA, Quirkos).
• Excellent knowledge of research methodology, analytical reasoning, problem solving, data analysis, and report writing skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.

What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Prorated for part-time employees
• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• And more!
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*