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Catalyst (www.catalyst.org) is the premier nonprofit research and advisory organization working to advance women in business, with offices in <st1:state w:st="on">New York</st1:state>, <st1:city w:st="on">San Jose</st1:city>, and <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Toronto</st1:place></st1:city>. The Advisory Services practice consults with leading companies and firms to create custom-tailored, practical strategies designed to better recruit, retain, and advance a diverse workforce.  We work globally and our expertise encompasses all aspects of diversity, including race, gender, nationality, and more.

Catalyst has an exciting opportunity for an Analyst in their Advisory Services Practice (http://www.catalyst.org/services/advisory.shtml).  The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and problems-solving skills, SPSS, and PowerPoint experience, and an interest in data analysis and creative data representation.  The Analyst should also possess excellent communication and organization skills and be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.  A minimum of two to four years of experience in a professional research environment is preferred and global experience is a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (For the full-length job description, please go to http://www.catalyst.org/about/jobs.shtml):

• Analyze workforce statistics, survey findings, interview and focus group material
• Assist in administering surveys and coordinating interviews as requested
• Develop content knowledge of Catalyst's issues and support new business and product development
• Review and summarize secondary research and background materials

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a minimum of a B.A. or B.S. or equivalent, preferably in social science, business management, or organizational development.  Two to four years of experience in a professional research or consulting environment is preferred.

 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

•  General knowledge of corporate environments and issues facing working women
• Ability to juggle multiple project responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a project team
•  Personal computer literacy in a networked Windows environment. 
•  Proficiency in word processing, creation of charts and final documents.   Ability to use statistical and spreadsheet software. Database literacy a plus.
• Power Point, SPSS, and Excel experience is required; Peoplesoft experience is a plus

 BENEFITS INCLUDE: generous health /dental insurance, pension plan after 1 year service with match, generous vacation, personal, holiday and sick days, life and long term disability insurance, and more

 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: ·         Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, and salary history and/or demands, and where you found this job ad, to catalystjobs@catalyst.org with Analyst, Advisory Services in the title.

Job 2) ASSOCIATE, RESEARCH – <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">New York</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">NY</st1:state></st1:place>

Catalyst (www.catalyst.org) works with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women at work. Catalyst research teams count the numbers and track the trends of women in business. We talk to managers, CEOs, and senior women, including women of color. We find out where the women are, where they want to go, and how companies can help them get there.

 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Associate (reporting to a Director) participates as a member of teams conducting research and writing reports that assist companies and professional firms in addressing issues related to women's career advancement and work/family balance. Identifies and initiates opportunities to develop an issue specialty through research, writing, and oral presentations.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)

·         Project Activities

• Manages organizational details of projects such as tracking project updates and the status of timelines.
• Participates in design of research methodology.
• Participates in the drafting of interview and focus group protocols, and other project material.
• In conjunction with project team, organizes and participates in interviews and focus groups.
•  Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis.

·         Knowledge Presentation

• Drafts sections of reports and working papers.
• Drafts presentation material for internal and external audiences.
• Participates in presentations to internal audiences on research findings and issue expertise.
• Participates in public speaking engagements on general content of Catalyst's issues.

·         External Relationships

• Provides timely response to external requests for information.
• Participates in meetings with external stakeholders.

·         Departmental Activities

•  Participates in developing, updating, and maintaining a knowledge base of corporate practices and current workplace demographics and trends.
• Conceives of and executes efficient processes for the accomplishment of assigned tasks, sharing approach with others.

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a B.A. or B.S. (Masters preferred), preferably in social science, business management, or organizational development, and three years or more of research work experience.

 KNOWLEDGE and/or SKILLS:

• Demonstrates note-taking skills.
• Demonstrates ability to participate actively and appropriately in internal/external meetings.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand complex data.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written skills.
• Demonstrates organizational and project management skills.
• Applies creative problem-solving and analytical skills to research projects.
• Functions effectively in a team-based environment, as well as independently.
• Effectively manages up, between, and across departments.
• Demonstrates computer literacy in a network environment with a Windows base. Proficiency in word processing, presentation software (e.g., Powerpoint), and ability to use spreadsheet and statistical software.

 BENEFITS INCLUDE: Access to generous benefits including excellent health & dental insurance, pension plan after 1 year service with match, vacation, personal, holiday and sick days, life and long term disability insurance, and more

 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, salary history and/or demands, catalystjobs@catalystwomen.org ">catalystjobs@catalyst.org with Associate, Research (the source where you found this job posted) in the subject line.

 Catalyst is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds (men and women) to apply for this position.