• Survey Specialist Associate

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Survey Specialist Associate

     

    How to Apply

     

    Submit your cover letter addressing your specific interest in the position and outlining your skills and related experience, along with your resumeas a single documentto be considered for this position.

    Job Summary

    The Survey Research Center (SRC) Health and Retirement Study (HRS) at the Institute for Social Research (ISR) is looking for a bilingual survey instrument tester. The HRS is a longitudinal national survey of more than 20,000 people and focuses on the health and economics of aging and retirement.

     

    Reporting to the Instrument Testing Coordinator, you will conduct survey instrument testing, and translation in both English and Spanish languages. You will work in a team environment that allows for both independent and collaborative work.

    Responsibilities*

    If you join our team, you will:

    + Conduct systematic Computer Assisted Interview (CAI) survey instrument testing

    + Identify and document program errors and changes in the instrument

    + Provide translation, proofing, and editing of questionnaires, respondent newsletters, letters, brochures, and consent forms

    + Translate interviewer and respondent comments from Spanish to English

    + Maintain comprehensive testing protocols and support materials

    + Prepare questionnaire documentation for internal review board submission, project staff use, and distribution to the research community

    Required Qualifications*

    + Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field with experience in survey research, or equivalent combination of education and experience

    + Fluency in English and Spanish languages, including highly developed language comprehension ability in both languages

    + Prior translation experience that includes attention to cultural nuances and adapting content for target audiences

    + One or more years of progressively responsible experience in survey research or related area

    + Proficiency using standard office and relational database software

    + Experience completing assignments on deadline

    + Experience composing basic instructions, memos, documents, and manuals

     

    Work Locations

     

    You will be on-site in Ann Arbor, MI during your training period, after which there is potential for flexible scheduling and remote opportunities available within our overall SRC policies.

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Additional Information

     

    The Institute for Social Research (ISR) wants to create a community of respect and authentic collaboration by recruiting and retaining individuals that represent a variety of voices as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

     

    The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

     

    + Generous time off

    + A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting upon meeting eligibility requirements

    + Many choices for comprehensive health insurance, including vision and dental options

    + Life insurance

    + Long-term disability coverage

    + Family leave

    + Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

     

    Background Screening

     

    The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Job openings are posted for at least fourteen calendar days. We may begin the review and selection process as early as the fifteenth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    266353

     

    Working Title

     

    Survey Specialist Associate

     

    Job Title

     

    Survey Specialist Associate

     

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Hybrid

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Nonexempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Inst Soc Research

     

    Department

    SRC-HRS

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    7/21/2025 - 8/11/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $61,000.00 - $65,000.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research