Research Associate

Have you always had a secret (or not so secret) desire to change the world? Our team does this every day by supporting organizations and systems dedicated to improving people’s lives. Our vision is to be a strong team of world-class consultants with limitless impact. We help organizations that help others.

We are seeking a full-time Research Associate to work with our team of consultants in providing a variety of supports for our government and nonprofit clients. If you are mission-driven, team-oriented, and curious, with a desire to work in an environment of consistent learning and excellence, this is the perfect position for you.

What will you be doing?

No day is the same at SEI! If you join our team as a Research Associate, the main responsibilities of the role include:

• Conducting primary and secondary research. We want to support our clients in making data-driven decisions, and you will play a critical role in collecting that data. You will help to implement primary research activities such as designing surveys, conducting interviews, or facilitating focus groups. You will also engage in secondary research, such as gathering data from our clients or other publicly available sources.
• Analyzing and presenting information. We’ve collected the data, now what? We’ll rely on you to help compile, analyze, and document the results of our team’s research and data collection efforts. Finding meaning in the data is a team effort at SEI, but you will be asked to help identify relevant patterns and findings, and to present the data and those findings in graphically appealing ways.
• Preparing written reports and documents. We regularly produce agendas, meeting materials, narrative reports, infographics, and other documents to summarize the results of our work. Many of these products are shared with the public by our clients, and you’ll be asked to both help develop these documents and get them in tip-top shape before they are distributed.
• Collaborate and communicate to support successful projects. Part of your role is to support your teammates in reaching project milestones such as by scheduling meetings and calendaring events, tracking the status of tasks or objectives, proactively communicating barriers or challenges, and actively participating in project management and client meetings.
• Provide other on-demand assistance for client service projects and internal projects. Your responsibilities will shift as projects, your own skillset, and our client portfolio change over time, so you’ll want to be prepared to take on new tasks throughout your time at SEI.

How do you know if you’re a good fit for this role?

We value your individuality and the life experience you’ll bring to this position. We think it is important to share below a few traits that successful (past and current) Research Associates at SEI have in common.

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions and respond to changes with confidence.
• Commitment to upholding SEI values.
• Robust organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects or tasks at any given time.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong analytical skills to compile, analyze, and interpret large volumes of data, and ability to create data visualizations such as figures, graphs, and charts. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including professional report development.
• Proficient computer skills including the Microsoft suite of products. Willingness to learn and utilize new and innovative technology to achieve the business objectives of the team.

The Logistics

Compensation: $25.50-$28.50/hr base salary ($53,040-$59,280 per year if 40 hours/week), plus the potential for annual bonusing of up to 20% of your salary, based on the success of the company and your individual performance.

Benefits:

• One hundred percent employer paid comprehensive health, vision, dental and life insurance for employee and their dependents
• Matching 401K that is vested from time of enrollment
• Paid holidays including eight standard and two “floating” days
• Paid vacation of ten days per year, with more based on seniority and position
• Paid sick leave of up to four hours per month
• Reimbursement of up to $500 per year in eligible tuition
• Reimbursement of approved professional development training and events
• Reimbursement of relevant fees associated with professional organizations

Work Location: This position is located in the Reno, Nevada area. Successful candidates may work a hybrid schedule out of a home office and the Reno office, but must be located in the Reno area.

Travel: Some travel within the western United States is anticipated.

This position will remain open until filled, with applications being reviewed on a rolling basis.