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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0121] NY AAPOR will be holding a young professional paper exhibition on 4/25
by Mindy Rhindress 05 Jan '24

05 Jan '24

It is a nice way to get some visibility and feature the wonderful work you have done as student. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but it will likely be virtual where you will apply via an abstract and, once accepted, prepare a short presentation on your research that will be reviewed by local professionals. It is a contest where the winners are usually awarded upwards of $500 to $1000. They still have to nail down the specifics and I will get them to you when they are released. Meantime, if this is something that interests you, please contact me and I will share what I know. PS. It is highly competitive but we have had two instances where students from Queens College won awards. Mindy Rhindress, PhD Sociology and Data Undergraduate Departments MA Program in Data Analytics and Applied Social Research Mentor-in-Residence

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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0120] Fw: [aapor-net] - [Job] Survey manager at Survey 160
by Mindy Rhindress 05 Jan '24

05 Jan '24

Mindy Rhindress, PhD Sociology and Data Undergraduate Departments MA Program in Data Analytics and Applied Social Research Mentor-in-Residence ________________________________ From: aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> on behalf of Kevin Collins <collinsk(a)gmail.com> Sent: Friday, January 5, 2024 10:40 AM To: Masahiko Aida <ahog.masabu(a)gmail.com> Cc: AAPORnet <aapor-net(a)groups.aapor.org> Subject: Re: [aapor-net] - [Job] Survey manager at Survey 160 * This email originates from a sender outside of CUNY. Verify the sender before replying or clicking on links and attachments. * Thanks for the kind words, Masa. I'll add that while Survey 160 does support partisan polling operations on the Democratic side, a large part of our work is for non-partisan or corporate end clients. On Fri, Jan 5, 2024 at 10:38 AM Masahiko Aida <ahog.masabu(a)gmail.com<mailto:ahog.masabu@gmail.com>> wrote: I've known Kevin for a long time. We used to gather to discuss the latest findings and best practices for political campaign targeting research. Partisan polling work is often underestimated and overlooked within the AAPOR network. However, as the old Chinese proverb says, "it's better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a cow". That motivated individuals often have greater agency in shaping their work, making broader impacts. If one finds a suitable match, the work environment becomes much more enjoyable and meaningful. Witnessing Kevin's practice flourish is a pleasure. I encourage individuals aiming to enter the industry to consider this position. Many colleagues, with whom I began my career, now hold esteemed positions in great institutions. This offers an excellent opportunity to accelerate learning in the early stages of a career. On Thu, Jan 4, 2024 at 2:34 PM Kevin Collins <collinsk(a)gmail.com<mailto:collinsk@gmail.com>> wrote: Hello! More than just the messenger on this. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions and share with anyone you think might be interested All the best, Kevin ---- JOB LISTING: Survey Manager Survey 160 seeks a full-time survey manager to manage data collection projects. Survey 160 is a research company that builds and uses proprietary software to conduct live interviewer SMS and text-to-web surveys on elections, public policy, and other topics. This survey manager will work with the Chief Research Officer and Director of Survey Operations to conduct quantitative research both in support of client projects and company-wide services, clean/sort/maintain survey data, and assist with ongoing client operations with respect to data collection using our proprietary software. Through this work, you will help Survey 160 achieve its mission of providing accurate and actionable public opinion research at affordable costs. The survey manager role is fully remote and can be based anywhere, conditional on being authorized to work in the United States. For this role, we are looking for someone willing to work Eastern time hours or earlier. This is a permanent role as we seek to grow our team. This position is ideal for candidates with 1-2 years experience at a survey firm, or recent college graduates with experience working with university survey research centers. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about survey research, methodological innovation and advancing progressive values. REQUIREMENTS * 1-2 years of experience in programming surveys, performing quality control checks, and/or managing projects for clients. * Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, especially in writing appropriate to be delivered to a client. * Demonstrated fluency with R or Stata for cleaning and analyzing data; proven ability to debug own code and code of others. * Proficiencies in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. * Ability to work well with remote colleagues. * Problem-solving, critical thinking & communication skills. * Highest degree of integrity, specifically with respect to access to sensitive client information/data. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Demonstrated interest in advancing progressive values. * Prior academic or industry experience with survey design and/or survey data analysis, especially including list-based sampling, weighting, and preparation of toplines and crosstabs. * Ability to creatively contribute to internal research to develop best practices for live SMS and text-to-web surveys. LOCATION Survey 160 is a fully remote company, though all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to virtually meet with other team members during US time zone working hours. Willingness to work Eastern Time hours, or earlier, is preferred for this role. COMPENSATION The salary range is between $55,000 and $70,000, depending on experience. CONTACT For information about the position or to apply, contact Kevin Collins at kcollins(a)survey160.com<mailto:kcollins@survey160.com> Are you a great problem solver who takes pride in your work and in making a difference? This is a chance to gain experience building for scale and seeing impactful work in production. Please apply! Candidates of color, women and non-binary candidates, and LGBTQ candidates are especially encouraged. Survey 160 recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Survey 160 celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To change your mail delivery preferences, visit your deliverability preferences page<https://groups.aapor.org/> To view the archives for this list, visit the list archives<http://groups.aapor.org/aapor-net> To view the archives for messages posted prior to 7/12/2019, visit this page<https://www.aapor.org/My-AAPOR/List-Archives/aapor-net.aspx> To change your mail delivery preferences, visit your deliverability preferences page<https://groups.aapor.org/> To view the archives for this list, visit the list archives<http://groups.aapor.org/aapor-net> To view the archives for messages posted prior to 7/12/2019, visit this page<https://www.aapor.org/My-AAPOR/List-Archives/aapor-net.aspx>

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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0119] Let's talk career planning - one-on-one
by Mindy Rhindress 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

January is a great month to focus on life after grad school. In addition to the workshop planned for tomorrow, I have a limited number of hours this month for career planning consultation. Maybe you have questions about potential business sectors where the MA degree is a good fit. Maybe you want to run a draft resume by me. Maybe you need coaching for an upcoming interview. or pitch for new business Or maybe you just do not know what to do and where to start. Now is the time to time to get to me. Let's set up a zoom appointment and start this ball rolling. Email me for an appointment. January will come and go real fast. I am standing by. Mindy Rhindress, PhD Sociology and Data Undergraduate Departments MA Program in Data Analytics and Applied Social Research Mentor-in-Residence

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[DataAnalyticsMAProgram 0118] Spring Thesis Group: Household Finances
by Joseph Cohen 01 Jan '24

01 Jan '24

Hello everyone! Are you writing a thesis this spring? Are you interested in doing a thesis about household finances? This spring, I will be running a thesis working group that will focus on household finances. We will mainly focus on the Survey of Consumer Finances<https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/scfindex.htm>, but I can also work with students on the Consumer Expenditures Survey<https://www.bls.gov/cex/> or the Luxembourg Income Study<https://www.lisdatacenter.org/>. My hope is to get students with similar interests to work together and meet regularly. If you are interested in topics related to people's money -- what they own, owe, earn, and spend -- then please reach out to be part of the group. This might be a good topic choice for students interested in doing a thesis relevant to marketing or finance. We will meet weekly on Zoom. Students will enroll in Prof. Turner's thesis boot camp and meet with the working group. Let me know if you are interested or have questions. We will arrange a pre-semester Zoom later this month. Joe

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