Data Entry & Support Specialist Accurate Data, Team Enabler

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is seeking a Data Entry and Support Specialist to support data collection, analysis, and reporting. You will work with frontline staff to ensure data accuracy and timely updates, and help maintain program data flows.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate across departments while safeguarding confidentiality. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, CS, and/or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, including data cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with desktop and cloud-based file management systems (OneDrive, Google Drive).
• Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to problem-solve within a fast-paced environment while maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• High degree of integrity and absolute respect for confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, accuracy, and completeness of program data.
• Support frontline staff and maintain strong communication across departments.
• Help manage and organize program data flows.
• Foster digital and data literacy among frontline staff.
• Collaborate with the data team to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting processes.

Skills

Data entry

Excel proficiency

Data cleaning

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science/CS or equivalent

Tools

OneDrive

Google Drive

CiviCore

Apricot

RedCap

Salesforce

VAN

Job description

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is seeking a Data Entry and Support Specialist to support data collection, analysis, and reporting. You will work with frontline staff to ensure data accuracy and timely updates, and help maintain program data flows.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate across departments while safeguarding confidentiality. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.