Senior Research Associate Surveys Analysis

As an ASHA Senior Survey Research Associate you will be an integral part of the Surveys and Analysis Team collaborating with Association staff membership volunteer leadership and other external stakeholders while leading survey research projects from start to finish. Your expertise in survey instrument design data collection methodologies and analytics will be critical to driving impactful outcomes that align with ASHAs mission and goals.

Every day you will:

• Lead Survey Development and : Design develop and manage comprehensive survey instrument and research projects. Oversee data collection strategies ensuring methodological rigor data quality and representativeness.
• Conduct Advanced Analyses: Use statistical and qualitative methods to analyze complex data sets synthesizing key insights to inform organizational decisions and inform strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Partner with a variety of business units to meet research needs and align finding across the organization. Present findings in clear actionable formats that cater to a variety of audiences from technical experts to executive leadership.
• Drive Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging survey technologies research methods and data visualization trends. Proactively recommend and implement innovations that enhance the quality and efficiency of ASHAs survey research program.

To thrive in this role you need to:

• Be MissionOriented: Show genuine enthusiasm for using research and data to make a difference in a nonprofit setting.
• Own Your Projects: Embrace independence in your work knowing that a supportive expert team is always ready to back you up.
• Communicate with Impact: Translate complex data into clear actionable insights adapting your message for technical colleagues and organizational leaders alike.
• Stay Curious: Welcome new ideas methods and technologies that keep our research approaches cuttingedge.
• Enjoy the Journey: We are serious about our work but love a good laugh (or nerdy conversation).

Bonus points if you:

• Have a healthy appreciation for office snacks and can contribute to impromptu team debates on whether cookies should be dunked in milk or if a taco qualifies as a sandwich.

I. Purpose

The Senior Survey Research Associate will support the American SpeechLanguageHearing Association (ASHA) by managing survey research projects that meet the needs of Association membership volunteer leadership staff and external stakeholders. This position involves designing methodologically sound survey instruments coordinating survey fielding managing datasets and producing accessible and actionable reports. The incumbent will work collaboratively with various ASHA units to develop implement and communicate survey research findings effectively. Additionally the role includes assisting with focus group research and ensuring the dissemination of information through the ASHA Website and Intranet making survey data and insights accessible to a broad audience.

II. Key Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with business units ASHA boards committees and councils to develop and implement survey research projects that align with the needs of Association membership volunteer leadership staff and external stakeholders
2. Design and draft methodologically sound survey instruments in response to requests ensuring that the resulting data will effectively serve organizational needs
3. Coordinate the fielding of survey projects using online survey tools including developing project timelines overseeing data collection and managing resulting datasets
4. Prepare accessible technical reports research publications and other documents to communicate findings clearly and effectively to diverse audiences ensuring that results are userfriendly and actionable
5. Assist with focus group research for volunteer leadership and staff including supporting the development of moderator guides coordinating focus group sessions and reporting on results
6. Provide research expertise and technical assistance to National Office staff ASHA constituents committees boards and councils regarding survey methodology and data interpretation.

III. Position within ASHA

IV. Autonomy & Decision Making:

The incumbent works under the direction of the Senior Director of Analytics. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate independent decisionmaking regarding technical issues in the implementation conduct and reporting of all Association surveys evaluation and datagathering activities. Broad latitude is given to the position to determine approaches procedures and methodologies for accomplishing the work. Work receives administrative review from the Senior Director of Analytics.

V. Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications:

a. Knowledge typically acquired through:

• Three or more years of experience in survey design implementation and data reporting in a professional or academic setting
• Masters degree in communication sciences and disorders social sciences behavioral and decision sciences program evaluation survey research public policy public health or a related discipline

b. Skills

• Demonstrated skills in and knowledge of survey design implementation data management evaluation research methodology and advanced quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis
• Demonstrated ability to produce accessible and userfriendly reports and dashboards for stakeholders with varying technical expertise
• Demonstrated ability to demonstrate high ethical standards in interpreting and conveying research results
• Demonstrated intermediatelevel skills with word processing spreadsheet and presentation software (Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint preferred)
• Demonstrated competency with online survey tools (SurveyMonkey preferred) for creating and sending surveys and analyzing data
• Demonstrated intermediatelevel skills with statistical software platforms (SPSS preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage ongoing and emergent projects either on an individual basis or as a leader of or participant on crossoffice teams
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and complicated detail work in an organized fashion in the face of changing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (i.e. ability to express ideas and convey information clearly and logically)
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Demonstrated ability to selfdirect and set and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for continuous learning

VI. Universal Expectations of ASHA Staff

At ASHA we believe in working together to make wellinformed decisions that will advance the association and the discipline of human communication sciences and disorders; teamwork is vital to achieving our mission vision and maximizing impact. As committed stewards of the organization we care deeply about our professions members and staff and building a strong and welcoming community. We strive to ensure that everyones voice is heard and valued. We are dedicated to helping each other grow and innovate by encouraging open communication and continual learning. Our focus is on delivering excellent service and value to members advancing equity and promoting diversity inclusion and the power of science and research.

VII. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

ASHA is an equal opportunity employer. As such it is ASHAs policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard for race sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin religion marital status disability veteran status age sexual orientation or LGBT status genetic information citizenship or any other factor protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ASHAs Bylaws. This policy applies to recruiting hiring transfer promotion compensation and benefits upward mobility training and development access to facilities termination and other personnel actions.

VIII. Disclaimer

This job description reflects the primary responsibilities of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be required of someone in the position. All ASHA staff are expected to take on additional responsibilities from time to time and to help their colleagues.

Required Experience:

Senior IC