Research Panel Specialist
Research Panel Specialist
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Job Description
Thispositionsupports the Correlation Research Divisions (CRD) assignment to provide timely relevant and reliable information to General Authorities and Church administrators to help them respond to the diverse challenges and opportunities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a research participant panel specialist you will design build and manage global research panels representative of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These research panels will consist of Church members and leaders throughout the world andsupport various research studies.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and implement a global research panel recruitment strategy that ensures demographic geographic and cultural representativeness.
Implement in-person surveying methods to account for participants who do not have access to the internet.
Apply probability sampling techniques to ensure statistical validity and minimize bias.
Use strategies such as non-response bias checking and data weighting to ensure panel representativeness.
Develop and maintain research participant databases.
Collaborate with colleagues to align panel composition with study objectives.
Monitor panel health (e.g. response rates attrition engagement) and implement strategies to improve retention.
Ensure appropriate methodological rigor by staying up to date with the latest best practices methodological research findings in the field and by researching the impact of decisions on the quality of the panel.
Manage panel communication including survey invitations and reminders (e.g. Email SMS WhatsApp etc.).
Manage participant reward programs and incentives.
Prepare dashboard reports and presentations on panel performance (e.g. Qualtrics PowerBI Tableau).
Collaborate with internal data privacy officers to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR HIPAA).
Manage local data collection vendors.
Seek innovative ways of solving problems.
Qualifications
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong knowledge of various sampling methods including stratified cluster and multistage sampling.
Experience calculating and applying various types of weights across multiple sampling methodologies.
Experience with panel management platforms and survey tools (e.g. Qualtrics).
Understanding of global demographic trends and cultural nuances among the global Church.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly including strong writing skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and to manage competing tasks deadlines requirements and decisions.
Ability to think critically problem solve modify approaches in consideration of practical concerns.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote or hybrid environment.
Experience with longitudinal research or tracking research projects.
Some proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. SAS R Python SPSS Stata).
Deep understanding of a culture outside of the United States.
Fluent language abilities in English and another language spoken by Church members is desired.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelor-level degree plus 4 years professional experience or Master-level degree plus 3 years professional experience or PhD-level degreein the social/behavioral sciences or closely related field (e.g. sociology education instructional design psychology anthropology economics).
Coursework in research sampling methodology and demography is preferred.
Candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply but may be hired at a lower grade level.
WORK ARRANGEMENT
Flexible work arrangement that allows up to 4 out of 5 days of remote work each week. Must reside within commuting distance of Salt Lake City.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
