Senior Research Scientist - Equity Research
Senior Research Scientist - Equity Research
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$ 127700 - 191500
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Job Description
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competency-based degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
What drives student belonging success and fairnessand what can we do about it
At WGU we believe data can change lives. Our Institutional Analytics & Research (IAR) team uses that belief to drive measurable student outcomes across the university. Were now hiring a Senior Research Scientist to join our Equity Research teamleading studies that surface and solve for inequities across race income gender geography and more.
If youre a systems thinker who can blend rigor with relevanceand youre energized by the idea of improving access to education for underserved learnersthis is the role to make a difference.
What Youll Do
- Lead high-impact research projects focused on disparities in outcomes like retention belonging and completion
- Frame questions and findings through a systems-equity lens that challenges assumptions and reveals opportunity
- Partner with Data Engineering EdTech Academic Programs and IR teams to embed equity insights into policy and practice
- Blend qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g. SQL Python/R survey analysis thematic coding) to tell clear actionable stories
- Contribute to equity measurement frameworks build research capacity and mentor others
- Present findings through internal briefings public conferences or peer-reviewed channels
What You Bring
Required:
- Bachelors in Education Sociology Public Policy Data Scienceor related field
- 7 years in applied research educational equity learning analytics or social science inquiry
- Advanced skills in SQL and one statistical/programming language (Python R etc.)
- Proven track record of leading complex equity-focused research projects
- Ability to translate findings for both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred:
- Experience with mixed-methods or qualitative research (Recollective Dedoose Quirkos)
- Familiarity with belonging motivation or engagement survey constructs
- Prior work with higher ed institutions research centers or philanthropic partners
- Publication or presentation experience in external academic or practitioner venues
Work Location
- This is a full-time in-office position at WGUs headquarters in Salt Lake City UT. Youll work side-by-side with a multidisciplinary team of analysts researchers and educators committed to data-informed innovation.
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Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
