Technology Data Specialist - TRIO Programs

Job Details • Baton Rouge, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technology Data Specialist will manage and maintain TRIO participant databases, ensure data integrity and compliance with federal and institutional requirements, coordinate data collection for federal reporting, provide technology support and training, and support technology-based participant services. This role involves data management, reporting, technical support, and participant assistance in areas such as FAFSA completion, college applications, career exploration, and digital literacy. The specialist will also support emerging technologies like AI-supported tools and data visualization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or Quantitative Science.
• Minimum of five years of experience with database management, data analytics, spreadsheets, reporting systems, educational technology, and federal or grant reporting, including APRs and outcome analysis.
• Minimum of two years of experience in education.
• Demonstrated strengths in data-driven problem solving, program support, communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong public speaking, interpersonal communication, writing, organizational, and technology skills.
• Ability to work independently in a results-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with research, grant-funded initiatives, cloud technologies, AI tools, or advanced data modeling.
• Demonstrated experience achieving measurable outcomes within established timelines.
• First-hand experience overcoming barriers similar to those experienced by EOC participants.
• Experience with research, grant-funded initiatives, cloud technologies, AI tools, or advanced data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain TRIO participant databases and electronic records, ensuring accurate documentation of eligibility, services, academic progress, enrollment, and outcomes.
• Conduct data-quality reviews, reconcile records, and maintain data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with federal and institutional requirements.
• Coordinate data collection, validation, and preparation for TRIO Annual Performance Reports (APRs) and other required grant reports.
• Monitor progress toward program objectives, track participant outcomes, prepare performance reports and dashboards, and support program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Provide technology support and training to TRIO staff and participants.
• Maintain electronic forms, reporting tools, databases, virtual platforms, and other program technology.
• Troubleshoot systems and support effective use of educational technology and digital resources.
• Support technology-based participant services, including FAFSA completion, college applications, career exploration, workforce and apprenticeship resources, digital literacy, online learning, and other educational and career platforms.
• Support emerging technologies, data visualization, workforce data systems, Learning and Employment Records, and appropriate AI-supported tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of BRCC and TRIO Program operations.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level