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• Undertake market research and analysis of secondary sources, including labor market trends, government and third-party data, and competitive landscapes, to inform market and marketing communications, content, and B2B partnership strategies. You will calibrate research efforts based on the scope of the problem and available timelines to deliver clear, actionable insights.
• Lead end-to-end primary research, including framing objectives and defining appropriate qualitative and quantitative methodologies. This includes recruiting, fielding, monitoring, and reporting on various studies to inform portfolio decisions and initiative demand.
• Maintain and disseminate knowledge of industry trends and serve as an expert resource for the center and partners across U-M, managing an internal knowledge center for all benchmarking and research materials.
• Manage market research and analysis operations, including project flow and intake requests.
• Manage relationships and project work between CAI, university partners, and third-party research agencies, including proposal development, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Synthesize and translate complex research findings into clear, actionable insights and reports tailored for diverse audiences, from peers and senior leadership, to represent student and learner interests and influence strategic direction.
• Supervise student fellows working on market research and analysis projects as required.

• 5 or more years of experience in market research
• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Marketing, Market Research, or a related field
• Interpret large amounts of data
• Knowledge of statistical packages (e.g., Python, R, SPSS, SAS)
• Knowledge of data collection methods (polls, focus groups, surveys)
• Ability to learn and appropriately use new technologies to improve processes, communication, and outcomes, including AI-enabled tools where relevant to the role, consistent with university policy and job responsibilities.

Salary Information

The general salary range for this position is $83,000 - $87,000. Candidates can expect to be paid a competitive and equitable salary. Factors used to determine salary include education level, experience, knowledge and skills for the position and salaries that are currently established within the unit. All candidates are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor alignment and transparency throughout the recruiting process.

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