Associate Data Analyst

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

Hybrid

USD 62,000 - 77,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending

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Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School is seeking an Associate Data Analyst in Graduate Student Affairs in Philadelphia, PA. This hybrid role supports data collection, validation, and processing to inform strategic initiatives.

You will report to the Director of Evaluation & Selection and collaborate with a Data Scientist and a Lead Data Analyst to maintain data quality, develop a data codebook, and automate scripts in Python, R, SQL, and Excel.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 2–3 years of experience or equivalent.
Strong attention to detail with data integrity and quality.
Ability to translate technical concepts for multiple audiences.
Understanding of FERPA parameters and data governance.

Responsibilities

Improve data collection methods and study design, survey administration, and data management processes.
Validate datasets for completeness, accuracy, consistency and integrity; resolve discrepancies.
Develop and maintain data documentation including a data codebook and metadata.
Execute and monitor data workflows using Python, R, SQL, and other scripts.
Process, transform, and prepare data for analysis.
Assist with analysis, interpretation, and reporting for program evaluation.
Collaborate with cross-office staff to collect and coordinate data for projects.
Coordinate project timelines to meet milestones and deadlines.
Communicate quantitative/technical concepts to senior management and train colleagues.
Work independently and in teams across multiple projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Data integrity

Communication

FERPA awareness

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Support student-centered outcomes at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania as an Associate Data Analyst in Graduate Student Affairs. In this hybrid role in Philadelphia, PA, you will help collect, validate, and process data that informs strategic initiatives and evidence-based decision-making. You will report to the Director of Evaluation & Selection and work closely with a Data Scientist and a Lead Data Analyst.

This position offers a salary range of $62,067.00 - $77,000.00 per year and combines independent ownership with cross-office collaboration.

What you’ll do

Improve data collection methods by contributing to study design, survey administration, measurement instruments, and data management processes.
Run data quality assurance by validating datasets for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and integrity, and by identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Develop and maintain data documentation, including a data codebook, metadata, and records of data collection procedures.
Execute and monitor established data workflows, including running existing Python, R, SQL, and other automated scripts for recurring projects.
Process, transform, and prepare data for analysis.
Support institutional planning, assessment, and program evaluation by assisting with analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
Collaborate with staff across multiple offices to collect, manage, and coordinate data for a variety of projects.
Coordinate project timelines across offices to help ensure milestones and deliverables are met on schedule.
Communicate quantitative and technical concepts to broad, non-technical audiences, including senior management, and provide training and technical support to colleagues.
Work independently and as part of a team, contributing across multiple projects at once.

What you bring

Bachelor’s Degree and 2-3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong attention to detail, including the ability and willingness to extract and process data from multiple sources with a focus on data integrity and quality issues.
Ability to use data to support operations, including communicating technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Understanding of FERPA parameters and data integrity.
Ability to complete work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Strong written and oral communication skills.