ROLE SUMMARY
As a Quantitative Research Analyst at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Research & Analysis team by creating surveys to research and analyze what BJU Press customers want and expect from our products and services. Principal research will be on BJU Press textbooks and video courses but will also include other BJU Press products or services as well as internally-focused studies.
ABOUT BJU PRESS & THE ROLE
Vision: We want Christian education to be transformational in the lives of students as they grow in their faith and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mission: We produce transformational products and services for Christian educators.
Brand Promise: We empower educators to prepare students to live in light of eternity.
About the Team: The Research & Analysis team seeks to support the mission of BJU Press by being a voice of internal and external markets. Using best practices in our field, Research & Analysis seeks to support the mission of BJU Press by providing reliable, actionable, and easy-to-use insights that enable BJU Press departments to create transformational products and services for Christian educators. We support and encourage each other to work and live in light of eternity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design or develop research surveys using Qualtrics, a web-based research platform
Analyze raw data to interpret the extent and import of the findings
Analyze numeric survey responses
Analyze customer comments and reviews
Locate applicable secondary data
Prepare findings reports, including actionable recommendations for product revisions
Present or assist in presenting findings reports
Recommend courses of action for the production and marketing of materials based on insights from research
Recommend courses of action for qualitative research studies used to help inform quantitative research
Stay abreast of latest issues/trends in market research
Be knowledgeable of competitors in the marketplace
Represent the Research & Analysis department in team research meetings
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE
Ability to work well with teams
Ability to balance multiple projects
Good organizational skills
Detail-oriented
Writing and editing skills
Adept at learning new software
Design ability and/or experience with templates, particularly using Microsoft Word to create research reports
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree OR 2+ YOE OR equivalent demonstrated aptitude
Research experience preferred, although additional training will be given
Data analysis training and experience preferred
Experience presenting to groups; speech training preferred
Knowledge of educational terms and demographics preferred
Teaching experience helpful/preferred
Experience with BJU Press materials preferred
Knowledge of the publishing/printing process a plus
AN APPLICANT FOR A POSITION IN THE BOB JONES UNIVERSITY GROUP - BOB JONES UNIVERSITY, BOB JONES ACADEMY OR BJU PRESS - MUST BE A BORN-AGAIN CHRISTIAN WHO HAS A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. EACH APPLICANT MUST AGREE WITH AND AFFIRM THE BOB JONES UNIVERSITY CREED, MISSION (SEE https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) AND CORE BIBLICAL DOCTRINES REGARDING AREAS SUCH AS THE BIBLE, THE TRIUNE GOD, MAN AND SALVATION, ETC. EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN A CONSERVATIVE LIFESTYLE AND SUPPORT THE GROUPS POSITIONS ON ISSUES SUCH AS BEVERAGE ALCOHOL AND ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCES, CREATION, MARRIAGE AND HUMAN SEXUALITY AND THE SANCTITY OF LIFE, ETC., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). EMPLOYEES ARE TO BE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF A LOCAL BIBLE-BELIEVING CHURCH WHICH HOLDS ORTHODOX THEOLOGY. WHETHER IN THE CLASSROOM, ONLINE, THROUGH STUDENT ACTIVITIES, OR THROUGH THE PREPARATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AND HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES, APPLICANTS MUST BE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING STUDENTS AN EXCELLENT, WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION FROM A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW THAT PREPARES THEM FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE FOR JESUS CHRIST.
#LI-Onsite Required Education: Bachelor's degree OR 2+ YOE OR equivalent demonstrated aptitude
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