Data Support Specialist (Extended Temporary Employment)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Support Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to public health initiatives through data management and analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with the Data Analyst, ensuring accurate data entry, maintaining documentation, and supporting project deliverables. With a focus on health equity, this position plays a crucial part in evaluating community engagement and nutrition education programs. If you are detail-oriented, have strong organizational skills, and are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Tuition Reduction

Retirement Plans

Access to Recreation Activities

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Google Docs.
• Experience with data entry and management tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage data entry and organization from surveys and assessments.
• Assist in preparing project deliverables and reports.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Google Docs

Data Entry

Data Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Qualtrics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Data Support Specialist (Extended Temporary Employment)

Posting Number: req21385

Department: Nutritional Sci Wellness - EXT

Department Website Link: https://snsw.arizona.edu/

Location: Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights: This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

The University of Arizona’s SNAP-Ed and Nutritional Sciences Evaluation team conducts statewide evaluations of food systems and active living public health interventions for grant-funded projects that support health equity. The campus team conducts evaluation of community engagement, the implementation of Policy, Systems, and Environmental change interventions, and the evaluation of nutrition and physical activity education statewide.

The Data Specialist will work directly with the Data Analyst to assist in data entry, reporting, survey tracking and other administrative tasks as necessary. The main job activities are data entry and management of incoming surveys and assessments, from intake to archive, including security of information at all stages. Working as an essential team member, the successful candidate will:

1. Manage database-related procedures utilizing Qualtrics, Excel and Google Docs.
2. Track and maintain complete and accurate system documentation for activities.
3. Assist in preparing high quality project deliverables via data organization, data entry and monthly tracking reports.
4. Perform other duties as assigned, including similar tasks on other projects as applicable.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs timely and accurate data entry by entering and recording data from electronic and hard copy source materials.
• Assists Data Analyst in developing summary data reports in Microsoft Excel.
• Creates/manages databases and tracks survey responses using UA Qualtrics.
• Reviews and verifies source materials to determine accuracy and completeness of information; follows up to correct or complete data.
• Compiles, sorts, codes and counts data to be entered.
• Updates records by changing, merging or adding data to files.
• Verifies entered data ensuring accuracy. Identifies and reconciles routine and complex data discrepancies. Identifies data entry errors and makes corrections.
• Develops and manages various tracking sheets in Excel and ensures accuracy of Monthly Trackers. Disseminates reports according to established procedures.
• Maintains paper and digital survey management via intake logs, filing and organizational structures.
• Ensures the security of hard copy and digital information at all stages.
• Updates documentation of protocols/procedures as needed.
• Checks, reviews and prepares records, reports, forms or other documents of various kinds pertinent to assigned function(s); investigates complicated problems or errors.
• Plans and prioritizes workload to meet set deadlines.
• Assists staff with special projects as needed.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all job duties including interactions with stakeholders.
• Demonstrates responsiveness and a sense of responsibility when managing duties.
• Supports individual and team goals and initiatives; accepts ownership for individual results.
• Actively participates in Evaluation Team Meetings, Data Meetings, and other in-person and remote meetings, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Google Docs.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization and time management.
• Skill in recording and compiling material for reports.
• Ability to navigate within a computer systems-environment and learn new systems as needed with minimal oversight.
• Skill in reviewing and verifying data.
• Skill in extracting and compiling information from databases.
• Good communication and creative problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to absorb and apply new and changing information.
• Works well in a team and office environment.
• Ability to adapt/be flexible when needs, procedures, etc. change.
• Ability to maintain a consistent weekly schedule of in-office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the possibility of remote work on other days.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20

Job FTE: 0.50

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $16.50 - $20.63

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 3

Compensation Guidance: The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Grade Range Minimum: $16.5

Grade Range Midpoint: $20.63

Grade Range Maximum: $24.75

Career Stream and Level: OC1

Job Family: Research & Data Analysis

Job Function: Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Target Hire Date:

Expected End Date: 9/30/2026

Contact Information for Candidates: Greg Goodman
[e-mail]

Open Date: 12/6/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Diversity Statement: At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies.

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