Part Time Data Analyst

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

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About The Position

The 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 develop data systems and address problems involving data input, storage, and retrieval.

The position performs needs assessments; develops data-capture and input specifications; monitors input for consistency, quality, and integrity; and programs, debugs, and runs scheduled and ad hoc reports. It also makes recommendations for online program enhancements and assists with testing and implementing modifications. The position is supervised by the Principal Investigator/Evaluator.

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 communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of database construction, management, and retrieval methods.
• Ability to resolve data input, storage, or retrieval problems and design solutions and modifications.
• 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 data input, storage, or retrieval.
• Perform needs assessment activities.
• Develop specifications for data capture and input, 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 with testing and implementing modifications and enhancements.
• Verify data input and correct errors.
• Implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time