Data Assistant - Literacy

Villanova University; Villanova (Delaware County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university is looking for a Data Literacy Assistant to support the Office of Decision Support and Data Integrity. This role involves organizing data definitions, maintaining documentation, and ensuring data accuracy. Ideal candidates are current university students with basic data skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position provides opportunities for hands-on experience in data management and analytics.

Benefits

Mentorship from professionals

Hands-on practice in data management

Exposure to institutional practices

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University as an undergraduate or graduate student.
• Basic understanding of data concepts (fields, tables, data types).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary.
• Document processes and data definitions in Microsoft Excel or Word.
• Support standardization of data across institutional reporting systems.

Skills

Basic data skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Good written communication

Good verbal communication

Education

Current student (undergraduate or graduate)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Data Assistant - Literacy

The Office of Decision Support and Data Integrity (ODSDI) is inviting applications from currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students for the Data Literacy Assistant position on the team. ODSDI provides data reporting and analytics support to campus leaders for strategic planning and decision-making by engaging with business units and the colleges to improve data collection, documentation, and related processes.

The Data Literacy Assistant will support the ODSDI team by helping to organize, document, and maintain data definitions and a comprehensive data dictionary. This role will assist in ensuring accurate, consistent, and accessible data across the institution, supporting reporting, compliance, and data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have basic data skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word), and strong attention to detail. The student will gain hands-on experience with institutional data, learn how data informs decision-making, and contribute to projects that support leadership, academic departments, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compile and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary for institutional datasets
• Document processes, data definitions, formats, and sources, in Microsoft Excel or Word
• Review and update existing data documentation for accuracy and consistency
• Support the standardization of data across institutional reporting systems
• Assist with basic data validation, cleaning, and analysis tasks
• Collaborate with ODSDI staff to gather data-related information from various departments
• Ensure all documentation follows internal formatting and quality standards

Requirements:

• Current student enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at the University
• Basic understanding of data concepts (fields, tables, data types, datasets)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be available to work in-person 15-20 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, during regular business hours

Learning Opportunities:

• Exposure to institutional data management and reporting practices
• Experience contributing to decision support and strategic planning initiatives
• Hands-on practice in data documentation, standardization, and quality assurance
• Mentorship from professionals in higher education analytics and data governance
• Opportunity to develop technical and professional communication skills