Senior Survey Research Specialist – Health Affairs Institute

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Senior Survey Research Specialist managing health-related survey initiatives at WVU Health Affairs Institute. Conducting research and collaborating with partners on complex survey projects.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeMorgantown • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting mixed methods research and survey administration, with a strong focus on data collection, analysis, and quality assurance. Proficient in utilizing survey software platforms and ensuring compliance with research protocols and standards.

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Mixed Methods ResearchSurvey ResearchData CollectionVoxco SoftwareREDCap Management

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Hard Skills

Quantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchData AnalysisSurvey DesignQuality AssuranceData CodingStatistical ReportingResearch Protocol ComplianceInterview TechniquesLiterature Review

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoringProblem SolvingTraining

Tools & Technologies

VoxcoREDCapQualtricsSurvey SoftwareDatabase Management

Industry Keywords

Health ScienceResearch EthicsIRB ApplicationsSurvey MethodologyEvaluation Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for conducting mixed methods research and pilot activities of one or more concurrent complex survey-related projects.
Performs data collection activities such as conducting surveys, interviews, and/or focus groups using telephone, video conferencing, paper/pencil, in-person, online, or other modalities.
Programs and monitors surveys using survey software platforms such as Voxco or similar.
Performs quality assurance checks of collected quantitative data.
Investigates and solves software platform issues.
Collaborates with other researchers to improve survey design.
Leads call center administration development and implementation.
Travels to collect and record survey data as appropriate to the specific objectives of the project and/or survey.
Codes and verifies data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures and enters data into a computer database and/or spreadsheet application for subsequent analysis.
Develops or assists in the development of survey interview schedules; contacts potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol, and to arrange interviews, either in person, by telephone or online.
Identifies and compiles lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters, as appropriate to the individual project.
Responsible for completing complex quantitative and/or qualitative research and evaluation activities according to prescribed project workplans.
Designs, implements, and maintains data collection tools and survey instruments and documents data collection processes and procedures.
Conducts and records face-to-face and/or telephone surveys or interviews with subjects, in accordance with predetermined protocols, data collection procedures, and documentation standards.
Reviews and edits data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follows up with subjects to resolve problems or clarify data collected.
Searches and reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings using prescribed processes and procedures.
Compiles, collects, and assists with interpretation of data.
May perform analyses of secondary and/or primary data depending on the needs of the project.
Communicates results of research assignments to internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Prepares written materials, charts, graphs, reports, and presentations on research results, methods, and findings.
Ensures research and evaluation activities are compliant with WVU, federal, and state policies and procedures for the responsible conduct of research, as well as activities adhere to established OHA PDMO policies and procedures.
Provides mentoring, training, and support to entry level Research Specialists surrounding survey development and administration.
Serves as a technical resource for other research personnel.
Co-authors peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, conference presentation materials.
Presents findings at local, state, or national conferences and/or meetings in collaboration with project and/or measurement program teams.
Helps prepare IRB applications and materials.
Conducts and/or assists with special projects or other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in a health science-related field.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following: Experience in health-related research or evaluation.
Experience with survey research in a professional office environment.
Experience working with multi-modal software (e.g., Voxco) for survey research, including CATI, CAWI, etc.
Experience creating and managing online survey platforms (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics).
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
Wellness programs