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Penn State University is hiring a Data Analyst — a part-time, based in University Park, PA role. Apply directly on Penn State University's careers page below.
Part Time Data Analyst
Location: Penn State University Park
Time Type: Part time
Job Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Develop and design methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information for input into computer and retrieval from computer, utilizing knowledge of symbolic language, optical or pattern recognition, database construction, and retrieval methods
- Develop alternate designs to resolve problems in input, storage, or retrieval of information, utilizing knowledge of electronic data processing principles, mathematics, and computer capabilities
- Perform needs assessment activities
- Develop specifications for data capture and input; monitor input to ensure consistency, quality, and integrity of data
- Program, debug, and run a variety of scheduled and ad hoc listings, summaries, statistics, labels, and other electronic and/or presentation reports
- Make recommendations for on-line program enhancements; assist in testing and implementation of modifications and enhancements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s, master’s, 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
Supervisory Relationships
This position will be supervised by the Principal Investigator/Evaluator.
Required Skills and Knowledge
- 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
- Ability to resolve data input, storage and/or retrieval problems and to design solutions and modifications
- Knowledge of computer data processing principles
- Ability to create data capture and input specifications
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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The required skills for Data Analyst at Penn State University include: SQL.
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