Part Time Data Analyst

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

The Part Time Data Analyst develops and designs methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information for computer input and retrieval. The role applies knowledge of symbolic language, optical or pattern recognition, database construction, and retrieval methods to support data management and analysis.

The position assesses needs, develops specifications for data capture and input, and monitors input to ensure data consistency, quality, and integrity. It programs, debugs, and runs scheduled and ad hoc listings, summaries, statistics, labels, and other electronic or presentation reports. The analyst also recommends online program enhancements and assists with testing and implementing modifications.

The position is supervised by the Principal Investigator/Evaluator. Employment requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or equivalent experience (two years or more) in statistics and/or research data collection, management, and analysis.
• Knowledge of and experience with data management software.
• Knowledge of structured programming, testing, and debugging techniques.
• Ability to design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data.
• Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to verify data input and correct errors.
• Knowledge of database construction, management, and retrieval methods.
• Knowledge of computer data processing principles.
• Ability to create data capture and input specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information for computer input and retrieval.
• Develop alternate designs to resolve problems in information input, storage, or retrieval.
• Perform needs assessment activities.
• Develop data capture and input specifications, and monitor input for consistency, quality, and integrity.
• Program, debug, and run scheduled and ad hoc listings, summaries, statistics, labels, and other electronic or presentation reports.
• Recommend online program enhancements and assist in testing and implementing modifications and enhancements.
• Verify data input and correct errors.
• Resolve data input, storage, or retrieval problems and design solutions and modifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time