About IDATA As part of the Office of the Provost, Institutional Data, Analytics, + Assessment (IDA+A, pronounced eye-data) utilizes mixed methodologies to produce well-defined, high-quality data. Broadly, IDA+A disseminates institutional insights to the leaders and decision makers at Purdue, while working in collaboration with campus partners. About the Listening Lab at Purdue University Housed within IDA+A, the Assessment team is home to the Listening Lab at Purdue (Listening Lab). Broadly, the goal of the Listening Lab is to disseminate qualitative findings, offering data-driven insights for policy and programmatic enhancements. The Listening Lab strives to listen, share, and support efforts to improve the Boilermaker experience. At Purdue, the Listening Lab serves as a qualitative hub to develop, test, and implement human-centered research. You will gain insights into: • The processes and support that inform decision-making in higher education. • The leadership and management structures within higher education. • Best practices within qualitative methodology. • A role in institutionalizing new practices across Purdue University. • Insight into the development and administration of a qualitative research lab. • Training and experience hosting focus groups. Job Duties • Dedicate 5 hours of work each week, for 4 weeks - with all working hours being dedicated to regular working hours (Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; remote) to attend to team and project meetings or similar ‘synchronous’ duties. • Ensure that all four principles of ensuring reliability and validity of qualitative methods (credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability) are met with high degrees of integrity. • Assist in the development, testing, and implementation of data collection methodology, such as participant recruitment, focus groups, and interviews. • Assist with communication and dissemination of the Listening Lab to the broader Purdue community and public. Required Skills • Knowledge and experience of human research, with a valid CITI certification (or the ability to complete the CITI certification shortly after your start date). • The handling of confidential information with discretion. IDATA has a zero-tolerance policy for disclosure of information. Unauthorized disclosure of information will result in immediate termination. • Experience in qualitative data collection - methodology and/or analysis. • Experience planning the logistics of and conducting interviews and focus groups. • Being able to self-motivate through mundane tasks, while consistently providing quality output. • Successfully self-monitoring while navigating multiple tasks or projects. Being able to identify barriers (e.g., unclear task, approaching a bottleneck) and connect with necessary parties to proactively navigate slowdowns • Excellent communication skills (written, oral, interpersonal, deliberation, dialog, etc.). • The ability to work independently, as well as with diverse groups and individuals. • Excellent professionalism (i.e., arriving to meetings prepared on time, and ready to report out to supervisors or clients). • Extensive use of Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Skills • Knowledge and/or experience with qualitative methods, analysis (including bracketing, journaling, member checking, thematic coding, etc.) and reporting. • Knowledge and/or experience with analytical software, such as NVivo 14, Dedoose, or ATLAS.ti • Knowledge and/or experience with transcription software (e.g., Otter.ai, Teams transcription, Zoom transcription) and transcript cleaning. • Experience working in a laboratory within a university setting. • Analyze data from qualitative sources, including content analysis, thematic coding, grounded theory, or natural language processing models (e.g., topic modeling, sentiment analysis). Employment and Compensation Information Start Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 End Date: Friday, November 13, 2026 Contract Term: This appointment is expected to extend throughout Friday, November 13th, with the possibility of renewal based on performance. It is preferred that applicants are sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Compensation: The base salary for this position is $13.62 per hour. This is appointment is for 5 hours per week, extending for 4 weeks. Compensation is funded through Purdue University (i.e. it is contingent upon current or future soft funding [e.g., grants]). For more information on the terms and conditions of employment for graduate student staff please visit this link: https://www.purdue.edu/vpec/policies/human-resources/vif11/ Materials to Submit (all must be included, otherwise the application will be considered incomplete): • Please submit a brief letter of interest (1-page, single spaced, connecting your knowledge, skills, and abilities to the information shared above). • Up-to-date resume or CV, and a document containing a list of 3 professional references (which may include professors and previous supervisors). The list of references must include their name, current job title and place of employment, plus a phone number and email address. • A copy of your availability, including course schedule (PDF). Benefits Eligibility NO FLSA Status Non-Exempt