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Job type full-time
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Overview: vsa partners is a design-driven branding and marketing companyVsa was founded as a design firm more than 30 years ago with the belief that design is not only a craft, but a tool for achieving business objectivesAs design thinkers, we approach business challenges holistically and aim to break down silos between branding, digital, marketing and advertising.
Vsa’s strategy practice acts as the leading edge of our effort to invent and reinvent brands for the modern ageBy adding more robust, more rigorous strategic offerings to our portfolio—without compromising our ability to translate thinking into design—we create a combination few can match.
The research coordinator is responsible for supporting data analytics and strategy colleagues with the development and execution of quantitative and qualitative research projects that fuel the discovery stage of strategic activitiesThe research coordinator will act as the point person for organizing research activities across projects while also leading key aspects of research execution on individual projectsThe research coordinator will be responsible for managing the initial research planning process from defining the research brief (e.gThe problem we’re solving, the type of respondents, timing and budget) to coordinating with key vendors to source sample and respondentsThe ideal research coordinator is someone who has an interest in strategy and some experience with quantitative tools like qualtricsThe research coordinator will also participate in daily meetings with vsa’s community of support level strategists to properly frame, design and field all research activitiesResponsibilities: responsibilities:
Maintain tracking documents detailing research projects, resourcing, and timing
Organize documentation of research processes, capabilities, and case studies
Engage with research venders to solicit estimates for sample and other services
Coordinate between project managers, legal and finance teams to initiate and approve vendor contracts and invoices
Work closely with the director of data analytics to develop and design prospective and active studies
Engage with fellow strategists to plan and prepare for upcoming research
Stay current on research platforms and vendor capabilities
Initiate and foster strong relationships with strategy directors and leads
Participate in the testing and validation of survey programming prior to launch
Qualifications: qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred with strong academic record.
Proficiency working with spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software - microsoft office and/or gsuite
Experience working in qualtrics or other online survey platform is a strong plus
Ability to interact at all levels of the company and with external parties in a professional manner maintaining effective communication, both written and spoken.
Ability to manage and prioritize project timelines with flexibility.
Ability to organize information, prioritize, have attention to detail, and accurately follow procedures.
Self-motivated to deliver the highest quality work, on time and budget.
Passion to learn or an interest in strategy is a huge plus.
