Data Specialist (manual data entry)

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit is seeking a Data Specialist (manual data entry) to verify, correct and monitor data within the system, ensuring accuracy and consistency across records. The role involves proofreading, guiding other units, and supporting data entry processes on a day-to-day basis.

The position is based on the Detroit campus, with responsibilities including system usage instruction, data corrections, and collaboration with multiple departments to maintain data integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Considerable knowledge of University and department policies and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to use computer equipment for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system output to ensure integrity of information.
• Proofread and verify data entered into system.
• Input default information.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries on receipt and status of material.
• Provide information to other units as well as students pertaining to additional information needed, changes to the file and/or file status and related problems.
• Assist in the development and implementation of system enhancements and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot problem areas; provide management information on how to improve system productivity; instruct staff on new methods and procedures.
• May provide functional supervision to a small number (1-3) of part-time student employees.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Data Specialist (manual data entry)

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced DataSpecialist (manual data entry) at its Detroit campuslocation.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from allbackgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educationalopportunities which prepare students for success in a globalsociety.

Essential functions (job duties):

POSITION PURPOSE

Verify, correct and monitor data entered into system to ensureconsistency and accuracy of information pertaining to departmentfunction. Utilize in-depth knowledge of data entry and use ofinputted information to provide instruction on how to use systemscreens.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Monitor system output to ensure integrity of information. Proofreadand verify data entered into system. Ensure accuracy of allinformation entered and presentation format; make changes asappropriate; verify entry of data in proper location to achievedesired impact on file. Input default information.

Respond to internal and external inquiries on receipt and status ofmaterial. Provide information to other units as well as studentspertaining to additional information needed, changes to the fileand/or file status and related problems. Make suggestions on areasto be improved for more efficient processing of information. Workwith representatives of other departments to correct data entryerrors.

Assist in the development and implementation of system enhancementsand maintenance. Troubleshoot problem areas; provide managementinformation on how to improve system productivity; instruct staffon new methods and procedures. Assist management in planning futuresystem development.

Provide instruction to office staff on how to access systeminformation and input data. Demonstrate system usage in one-on-oneand group situations; show users the screens on which specific datais stored; train on how to enter information to complete recordswithout errors; process requests to acquire security access forsystem users; assist users in interpreting entered information.Provide remedial training as needed and update users on systemchanges. Assist in preparing training materials.

Assist in maintenance and review of batch production jobs. Examinecomputer output to assure completion of job run; serve as back-upin scheduling batch production jobs; alert computing professionalson incomplete or missing output. Troubleshoot system accessdifficulties; notify Computing and Information Technology whenproblems are not local.

May provide functional supervision to a small number (1-3) ofpart-time student employees. Assign, monitor and review workactivities. Train in appropriate methods and procedures.

Perform related work as assigned.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This classification provides responsible and independent review ofdata entered into system in order to ensure consistency andintegrity of information. Duties are procedural in nature, butnecessitate awareness of related tasks. Incumbents must search forsolutions or new applications within an area of learned things andare allowed to set priorities subject to supervisory approval andreview. Functional work direction may be provided to a small number(1-3) of part-time and/or temporary positions. Incumbents mustutilize a keen attention to detail. This classification reports toand receives work direction from a professional or management levelposition.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and/orexperience.

Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Keen attention to detail.

Considerable knowledge of University and department policies andprocedures.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to use computer equipment fordata entry.

Typically, incumbents have held lower level Data Entrypositions.

School/College/Division:

H82 - Fiscal Operations

Primary department:

H8230 - Accounting

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: $36,155
• Salary hire maximum: $43,384

Working conditions:

This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of acollective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by aqualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offeredemployment to undergo a background check, including a criminalhistory check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,the university will inform you if a background check isrequired.