Data Analysis and Research Student Work Study Position (IWS)

Morehead State University; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 10,228 - 14,568; Part time

Job summary

Morehead State University offers a Data Analysis and Research Student Work Study Position (IWS). This role supports the Alumni Relations and Development Office, focusing on research, data entry, and donor analysis.

The ideal candidate is a current MSU student, highly communicative, and capable of handling complex tasks. The position offers an hourly rate of $9.00 and requires strong integrity and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Must be comfortable performing complex tasks.
• Must understand and follow instructions.
• Must be able to work somewhat independently.

Responsibilities

• Research alumni on LinkedIn and prepare success reports.
• Enter information on recent graduates' records.
• Assist with tracking student organization involvement.
• Conduct donor research on unknown donors.

Skills

Honesty and confidentiality

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Initiative

Analytical skills

Education

Current MSU student

Tools

Office equipment (copier, telephone)

Job description

Data Analysis and Research Student Work Study Position (IWS)

Position Type: IWS Budget Office

Job Title: Data Analysis and Research Student Work Study Position (IWS)

Posting Number: STPO246

Grade/Level: Level 3 – Advanced Student Assistant

Hourly Rate: $9.00 per hour

Anticipated Employment Start Date: 08/17/2026

Posting Category: Student – Institutional

Job Summary

The student work study position in the Alumni Relations and Development Office requires honesty, confidentiality, integrity, dependability, excellent written and verbal communications skills while working with alumni records. The student will assume a position of support for the entire staff of the Alumni Relations and Development Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research MSU alumni on LinkedIn, including sending congratulatory notes, suggesting content to be shared, and preparing alumni success reports based on research.
• Assist with entering information on the records of recent graduates, including MSU Foundation scholarships received as a student.
• Assist with database projects, including tracking student organization involvement on recent alumni records.
• Conduct donor research on unknown donors who give back to MSU at the leadership annual giving level.

Qualifications

• Must be a current MSU student.
• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Must be comfortable performing tasks that are not routine, but rather more complex in nature.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work somewhat independently, utilizing initiative and a moderate level of judgment, analytical and/or decision-making skills.
• Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment such as copier, telephone, etc.

Physical Requirements

N/A

Working Conditions

Typical office environment.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
• Letter of Reference #1

Optional Documents

• Letter of Reference #2
• Letter of Reference #3

Address: 301 Howell-McDowell Administration Building, Morehead, KY 40351