CASTL Data Operation Professional (Wage)
UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA
•$22 - $27•Onsite
About The Position
The Center for the Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) in the School of Education and Human Development seeks an hourly or wage Data Operation Professional. This position will contribute to a range of tasks, including, but not limited to, data collection and documentation, transcription, coding, data processing, and preliminary data analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience with data collection, writing, and data analysis in education research.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or combination of education and related experience in lieu of a degree required.
- 1+ years relevant experience required.
- None.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social sciences, or a related field
- At least 3 years prior experience in an education research setting
- Familiarity with the research data lifecycle: collection, entry, cleaning, coding, and preliminary analysis
- Experience conducting or supporting data collection in school or classroom settings
- Observational coding, transcription, or qualitative data handling
- Understanding of research ethics and data confidentiality practices (e.g., working with data involving minors or human subjects)
- Proficiency with data management and analysis tools such as Excel, SPSS, R, Dedoose, or Stata
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, cleaning, and coding
- Experience following structured protocols and coding schemes consistently
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Clear communication skills for coordinating with team members and study participants
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, specifically proficiency in Word and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate research tasks and timelines with senior and junior team members to keep projects on track
- Manage and maintain datasets, including cleaning, formatting, and preparing data for analysis
- Train, guide, and check the work of junior team members on data collection and coding tasks
- Conduct preliminary data analysis and summarize findings for the research team
- Maintain documentation of data procedures, coding decisions, and workflows
- Uphold data confidentiality and research ethics standards, particularly when handling sensitive or minor-related data
- Develop and maintain documentation of data processing procedures and analytic preparation, including project data dictionaries, to ensure consistency and reproducibility across the team
- Communicate progress, flag issues, and troubleshoot data-related problems with the team
Benefits
- This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year.
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Career Level
Entry Level
