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Hanover Research - Qualitative Researcher - Part-Time Temporary Opportunity (Non-Exempt)

Arlington, VA

Remote Opportunity

Hanover Research is seeking an independent Qualitative Research Temp to collaborate with our seasoned in-house qualitative team on a project-by-project basis. Supporting clients across higher education, you will be responsible only for conducting interviews, moderating focus groups, analyzing data, and creating reports for our qualitative studies.

Working alongside our in-house Higher Education Qualitative Research team, you will interview participants one-on-one in our in-depth interview studies or moderate virtual focus groups for our higher education clients, supporting the data collection efforts. In addition, you will analyze the findings of each study, incorporating the results into a report, delivering actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. As an independent contractor, you will have the flexibility of project-based work while partnering with a Top 50 market research firm.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and record interviews/focus groups with anyone relevant to our research in the education sectors we serve.

• Provide Teams or Zoom transcripts and recordings of the interviews (Teams) and focus groups (Zoom).

• Identify actionable insights and synthesize into a clear, concise report independently.

• Design interview and focus group protocols independently, as applicable.

• Redact and distribute reports, as applicable.

Qualifications

• Full cycle experience executing in-depth-interview studies, from writing interview guides to synthesizing insights and delivering decision-ready reports.

• Ability to conduct 30-minute qualitative interviews over the phone, conduct 60-minute or 90-minute focus groups over Zoom, and upload the Teams or Zoom transcripts along with recordings. High comfort level with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and Power Point.

  • High comfort level with using generative AI tools is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, juggle multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines in a remote environment. Skill and attributes that demonstrate this might include.

  • Willingness to tackle complex, often unfamiliar research requests.

  • Experience interacting professionallyover the phone or videoconference software.

  • High comfort level speaking with industry experts and C-level executives over the phone.

  • Experience conducting telephone interviews or telephone sales.

  • Ability to work quickly and independently with minimal guidance or oversight.

  • Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Experience writing and researching for a business or professional audience.

  • Strong command of the English language

  • Ability to accept feedback and constructive critique positively.

  • Demonstrable problem-solving skills.

  • Extremely strong and demonstrable work ethic.

Education Requirement

A Master's degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science or other social science or a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of applied market research experience is preferred.
Experience Requirement

2 - 4 years of business or academic experience conducting qualitative research. Applied market research experience is preferred.

Location

USA Remote

Office is located in Arlington, VA
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Compensation

Hanover Research strives to create compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable and fair.Thecompensationfor this opportunity at the company is $50.00 per hour. Please note this compensation range is contingent on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

How to Apply
If you are interested in the prospect of working with a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume and a sample of your qualitative research work.

Hanover strives to be accessible to all users and job seekers. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance in accessing our website or completing a job application, please contact Hanover Research at 202-559-0050 or via emailrecruiting@hanoverresearch.com.All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

About Hanover Research
Founded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021.To learn more about Hanover Research, visitwww.hanoverresearch.com

Hanover Values

• Business Building - We build our business quickly and intelligently and we help our clients do thesame

• Thought Leadership and Innovation - We strive constantly to deliver better information in a betterway

• Service - To our clients and our community, service is our guidingprinciple

• Leadership and Mentorship - Our talent is our greatest asset, and we hope to help our people be theirbest

• Firm Citizenship - We are optimists who believe there are endless possibilities for our company andourselves

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