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Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

• Collaborating with senior research associates on survey design, drafting invitations, sample design, development of data collection methods, etc.;
• Programming online surveys and managing data collection;
• Ensuring quality and accuracy of data processing, cleaning, and coding of open ended data using SPSS and Excel;
• Scheduling focus groups and corresponding with participants and facility managers;
• Occasionally conducting phone interviews with students and/or parents;
• Developing strategies to increase response rates;
• Acting as liaison with approved outside vendors for printing, mailing, and data entry (if applicable);
• Contributing to innovations in data collection, analysis and reporting.

Background in quantitative research and statistical methods highly desirable.  Experience with market research, social media or higher education helpful.  Master’s degree preferred.  Maguire Associates is an equal opportunity employer offering a collegial environment.  Salary commensurate with experience.

For consideration, please e-mail Elizabeth Oh (email hidden; JavaScript is required)

• Preparation of datasets for development of customized statistical models;
• Identification of influences on predicted outcomes;
• Conducting trade-off analyses related to setting enrollment and financial goals;
• Determination of the best solution for colleges’ or universities’ strategic goals; and
• Monitoring of institutional scholarship and grant award distribution.

Performance of these primary responsibilities involves statistical and econometric skills. Programming experience in SPSS, SAS, R, STATA, MATLAB, and/or EVIEWS preferred.  Master’s degree in relevant field required.

Maguire Associates is an equal opportunity employer offering a collegial environment.  Salary commensurate with experience.

For consideration, please e-mail Elizabeth Oh (email hidden; JavaScript is required)

This individual will have substantial client contact, designing research plans, interpreting research findings, and applying key research insights to the improvement of client operations.  This individual will also bring to the position considerable knowledge of and comfort with diverse quantitative and qualitative research methodologies as well as creative presentation techniques. This is an individual who enjoys building, leading, and managing teams and will put the needs of the team and company first.  This individual will approach the team’s work appreciatively but, collaborating closely with team members, also seek to make needed improvements in both processes and products.

Background should include:

• Master’s degree in relevant fields.  A doctorate is desired, but not absolutely necessary.
• A minimum of seven years’ experience conducting or leading market research in a collaborative environment with a solid understanding of the business of market research.
• Seasoned professional with at least three years’ experience managing others and leading projects.
• Specific background in quantitative research methods and up-to-date knowledge of qualitative methods:
  • Experience in survey design, data collection, processing, analysis, and presentation
  • At least intermediate proficiency in SPSS or SAS required.
  • Experience with multivariate techniques such as multiple linear regression, logistic regression, and cluster analysis.
  • Knowledge of scripting or macros desirable.
• Comfortable leading sales efforts, writing distinctive proposals and meeting with prospective and current clients.  Effective presenter with very good interpersonal skills.
• Explores and investigates new or innovative methods, practices, technologies, and partnerships that will enhance operations.
• Contributes to the firm’s marketing and communications activities, including development of papers for presentation at key conferences.
• Experience working in educational research and/or higher education preferred.
• Experience with social media and/or new media research desirable.
• Position involves overnight travel out of state.

Maguire Associates is an equal opportunity employer offering a collegial environment.

If interested, please send your resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

One of the highlights of the EAIR Forum is an introduction to local culture that is woven into the conference program.  On the first day of the conference, Tara and Linda enjoyed watching and participating in Polish folk dances during the evening social dinner at the Club Park at 196 Al. Niepodleglosci Street in Warsaw.

The venue for the 2011 EAIR Forum was Warsaw School of Economics, which is the oldest university of economics and management in Poland.  Pictured are Dr. Juergen Deeg of Fernuniversitat in Hagen, Germany and Linda Cox Maguire.

Tara and Linda enjoyed the revue show, dinner and company with colleagues and new friends at the Banquet social dinner on Tuesday (9/29) night at the Sabat Theatre on Foksal street in Warsaw (http://www.teatr-sabat.pl).

Warsaw has a fascinating and tragic history. Frederick Chopin, for example was born in a village near Warsaw in 1810 and studied at the Warsaw Conservatory. Pictured is the Statue of Chopin in Warsaw’s Royal Lazienki Gardens, sculpted by Waclaw Szymanowski.

The Old Town in Warsaw is the oldest historic district in Warsaw.  It was utterly destroyed, along with much of the rest of Warsaw, in the closing phases of the Second World War.  After the war, however, a reconstruction campaign resulted in today’s meticulous restoration of the Old Town. In recognition of these efforts, Warsaw’s Old Town has been placed on the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.  The following pictures are from Old Town:

An example of the continued rebirth of Warsaw is the new National Stadium under construction in Warsaw, which is due to be a venue for matches at the UEFA Euro 2012 (European Football Championship).