Data Science Student Assistant III

UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; Boulder (CO); Hybride; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is seeking a Student Assistant III to support the EdEC Center with data management, entry, and cleanup for the NSF NCAR alumni database rollout. You will work in a hybrid environment, at least one day per week in the office, under minimal supervision while solving data-centric challenges.

The role focuses on organizing datasets, validating results, and coordinating with labs to ensure data integrity and future migrations.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled (or intend to enroll) for credit in an accredited school, college, or trade program.
• Experience with database-related tasks is expected.
• Proficiency in data entry, cleaning, and basic analysis is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist with design and organization of databases and data structures.
• Perform data entry, cleaning, and validation of results.
• Analyze data sets with calculations and algorithms.
• Aid rollout of the NSF NCAR alumni database project.
• Coordinate data templates and quarterly integrity reviews.

Connaissances

Data entry

Data cleaning

Database management

Data analysis

Project coordination

Communication skills

Formation

Enrollment in accredited college or trade school

Outils

Salesforce

Google Sheets

Description du poste

Position Type

Casual

Visa Sponsored Job

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Hiring Range

• Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

About The Role

Provides data management, data entry, and data cleaning support to the Education, Engagement, and Early Career Development (EdEC) Center at NSF NCAR. The Student Assistant III performs complex data-related tasks—including assisting with database design, organization, and maintenance under minimal supervision, with a primary focus on supporting the rollout and implementation of the NSF NCAR-wide alumni database project.

Collaborating with our team, you’ll contribute to team success in a hybrid environment with a minimum of one day per week in the office. Works under minimal supervision and handles independent problem solving with little direction. Skillful in organizing and prioritizing assignments. Organizes tasks within assigned projects and designs/modifies procedures independently. Positively impacts internal and external relationships through effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.

The salary range for this position is $24.32/hr.

Job Description

Education Requirement

Must be enrolled (or intend to enroll in the next regular session) for credit in an accredited secondary or post secondary school, college or Ariality, or in a trade school that has received a Certificate or Approval from the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education.

Database Management & Data Administration

• Assists with the design and organization of databases, maintaining and augmenting existing data structures and applications.
• Performs data entry, data cleaning, and validation of program/database results.
• Performs complex calculations, functions, and develops mathematical algorithms to analyze data sets.
• Designs and modifies existing procedures, programs, or instruments to accomplish data objectives.
• Processing, formatting, and cleaning legacy participant records and lab-specific spreadsheets to align with the new relational database schema during the initial pilot rollout.
• Organizing and structuring datasets to ensure a clean data foundation for future Phase 2 migration into Salesforce CRM

Technical & Project Support

• Assisting in distributing, organizing, and maintaining the standardized data-entry collection templates provided to NSF NCAR Labs.
• Assisting with quarterly data integrity reviews, identifying missing or malformed values, and coordinating with lab data coordinators to resolve discrepancies.
• Assisting the Project Lead in communicating submission timelines, answering data-entry questions, and coordinating with data coordinators across various NSF NCAR labs.
• Identifying and merging duplicate participant profiles for individuals who attend multiple events or programs across different labs.
• Assisting with integrating external identifiers (such as ORCID data) in coordination with the NSF NCAR Library bibliometrics team for long-term tracking of individuals.
• Advanced level of knowledge and skill in the area of hire (data entry, data cleaning, and database management)
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing assignments and managing tasks within projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including editing, proofreading, and explaining complex technical ideas and issues
• Proficiency in database management, data cleaning techniques, and data entry workflows

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Salesforce, relational tables, and advanced data management in Google Sheets

Additional Information

UCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. You don’t need to include age-related information, such as birth or graduation dates, in your initial application.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on an employee. Please inform your Recruiter if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Visa Sponsorship: UCAR can sponsor H-1B status only for candidates already in the U.S. who hold H-1B status or another status that allows a change to H-1B within the country. We cannot sponsor new H-1B visas that require consular processing abroad.

Compliance and Location: All roles must comply with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements. Hybrid staff work on-site 3 days per week or equivalent, based on their flexible work arrangement. UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use: AI tools are permitted, but we strongly encourage candidates to submit primarily original work.