Research Specialist – Qualitative

Trellis

. Produce reports related to Trellis Strategies client needs .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJunior💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in qualitative research methodologies, data reporting, and analysis, with strong proficiency in MS Office and AI-enabled tools. Capable of managing data, conducting interviews, and drafting comprehensive reports on educational and workforce development topics.

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Qualitative Research SkillsData Reporting SkillsMS Excel ProficiencyAI-Enabled Tools UtilizationCommunication and Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementQualitative CodingData CleaningTable and Graph CreationTranscriptionInterviewingFocus Group FacilitationLandscape AssessmentQuality ControlAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime Management

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMAXQDAAtlas.tiAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Postsecondary EducationWorkforce DevelopmentStudent Success ResearchPublic PolicyData PrivacyIRB Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce reports related to Trellis Strategies client needs
Conduct qualitative research projects
Support researchers as a member of project teams
Administer survey instruments and conduct interviews and focus groups
Code transcripts and relevant data
Use MS Excel and similar tools to query internal and public databases and generate reports and databases
Perform quality control, including reconciling and proofreading reports
Lead standard qualitative research projects
Navigate publicly available databases and conduct landscape assessments
Draft reports on best practices in postsecondary education and workforce development
Develop and recommend research and data management techniques
Acquire, organize, interpret, and display data
Perform quality control checks on team reports
Manage data and perform data cleaning
Build tables in MS Excel
Develop communication tools, research briefs, and social media outreach
Contribute to project and informal research teams
Support recruitment for large-scale research projects through participant outreach, client communication, and recruitment tracking
Use AI tools for transcription, preliminary coding, and landscape scans while reviewing outputs and following data privacy, confidentiality, and IRB requirements
Respond to internal and external requests for ad hoc reports
Contribute to strategic initiatives and support department functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or social sciences, or related area
One (1) year of working with student success research or two (2) years of research in another social science or policy area
Three (3) years of data reporting, including written analysis, table and graph creation, and verbal presentations to management
Graduate training in business administration or the social sciences may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the three (3) years of data and management reporting
Skilled in utilizing AI-enabled tools and technologies
Strong communication and writing skills
Strong analytical and qualitative research skills
Ability to use qualitative analytical tools such as MAXQDA and Atlas.ti
Strong MS Office skillset, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Data reporting skills
Knowledge and understanding of issues related to college student success and financial challenges
Good time management
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge of higher education public policy
Ability to program in qualitative coding software
Must be available to work flexible hours
Preferred: Graduate degree
Preferred: Experience cleaning data, building tables in MS Excel, and coding qualitative data
Preferred: Experience conducting interviews and writing research papers
Preferred: Project management training or experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual incentive, subject to Board approval
12 paid holidays
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
Flexible hours