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Director of Research

National Society of Hispanic MBAs

NSHMBA is looking for a Director of Research to support all programming and internal decision making by providing both primary and secondary research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

1.      Create and manage internal (primary) research

2.      Support other NSHMBA departments with surveys & data

3.      Support Intellectual Content Team for program development & evaluation

4.      Conduct secondary research for internal use

5.      Supervise Research Analyst, Data Analyst, Grant Writer

6.      Other tasks as needed & determined by Sr. VP, Research & Intellectual Development

Education/Experience/Ability:

• Master's in Business Admin or closely related field required, PhD preferred
• Research experience and/or research skills to include:  data collection, data analysis, research translation to non-researchers
• Published in peer reviewed journals in business or business related field
• Management skills/experience (8-10 years)
• Strong written and oral communication
• Facilitation skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of professionals, from entry level to executive
• Academic or non-profit experience a plus
• Innovative and flexible thinker
• Team player

Language Ability:

• Fluent in speaking and writing English
• Spanish speaking a plus

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office, including Excel and Powerpoint
• SPSS strongly preferred
• Surveymonkey helpful, not required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise 3 employees:  Research Analyst, Data Analyst & Grant Writer

Work Environment:

• Can be virtual employee, Dallas, TX metro area a plus
• Travel approximately 6 – 8 times a year (HES, 2 chapter training, Conference, Chapter/region visits, National Office visits if not local)
• Work urgent and/or time sensitive at times, so weekend/night availability