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Survey Research Interviewer

St. Norbert College · De Pere, WI · Part time

Posted Jul 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about any experience you have interviewing people in person or over the phone.

What they are checking: Whether they have the interviewing experience the posting strongly prefers.

You might work remotely or on campus. How do you stay focused and professional when working from home?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet call goals without direct supervision and in a quiet setting.

The work is heavier from June through February and might include some weekends. How does that fit your schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the busy season and occasional required weekends.

What would you do

A respondent says they're busy and starts to hang up. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they can politely keep people on the line or schedule a callback without being pushy.

Someone asks you to explain what a question means. How do you respond without leading them?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay neutral, using standard probes instead of adding their own interpretation.

The job has dialing quality and quantity goals. How do you handle a day when most calls go to voicemail or people refuse?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay steady and professional through rejection, which is constant in phone survey work.

A respondent shares something personal during a call. How do you handle that information?

What they are checking: Whether they understand strict confidentiality and will never share or misuse respondent answers.

A respondent becomes upset or rude about the survey topic. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they keep their composure and end or continue the call appropriately.

About the work

Survey questions must be read exactly as written. Why do you think that matters so much?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that changing wording changes the data and can ruin a research project.

How do you stay accurate when entering data from many calls in a row?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that protect data quality during repetitive work.

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The full job description

As published by St. Norbert College.

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college, is seeking a part-time Survey Research Interviewer. This position conducts phone interviews and collects/enters data from interviews on various survey projects, maintaining the quality, quantity, and confidentiality of the data. Regular shifts are Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM, remotely or on campus. Weekend hours are available and usually optional, though they may be required 2-4 weekends per year. Hours are based on project needs and are typically heavier from June through February. In general, this position works 16 - 20 hours per week. Specific responsibilities: • Conduct phone interviews to collect information for various research projects. Contact and ask questions of respondents over the telephone using survey questions that are standardized and must be read exactly as written. • Meet call center dialing quality and quantity goals. Maintain strict confidentiality of the information gathered. • Enter data from interviews into the database accurately, meeting quality and quantity goals. • Perform general and administrative office functions. Required Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent • Experience with interviewing either in person or over the phone is strongly preferred. • Dedicated to working in a mission-driven environment, with a profound respect for and commitment to preserving the rich traditions of Catholicism, Norbertine values, and the liberal arts. • Ability to work independently and efficiently. • Skilled at organizing projects and seeing them through to completion. • Ability to read clearly from a script with a professional telephone manner. • Interpersonal skills, including listening, rapport building, and conflict resolution. • Ability to enter data quickly and accurately into an online system. • Ability to follow up with survey participants to obtain missing data or clarify existing data. • Knowledge of computer programs, especially Google Suite, and the ability to learn upgrades and new programs as needed. • Ability to sit and type for the majority of a shift. The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Application instructions: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled. St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine, and Liberal Arts College, provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development. As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students. At SNC, our commitment to communio – the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one – is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We seek those who will embrace our mission and commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive, and spiritually engaged community ( https://snc.edu/mission ). Non-Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 15 The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job. Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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