Graduate Research Support (Data Analysis Focus)

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Eberly College of Science seeks a Part-Time Research Support (Data Analysis Focus) to retrieve and analyze data from diverse sources and provide reports to college leadership for planning and performance improvements.

Responsibilities include maintaining BI systems, crafting analyses with advanced logic, and developing intuitive dashboards to inform strategic decisions and elevate data literacy across the college.

Qualifications

• Experience retrieving and analyzing data from multiple sources.
• Ability to translate findings into reports for leadership.
• Familiarity with BI tools and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation within BI systems with advanced logic and formulas.
• Provide analyses to inform planning, assessment, and performance improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver visualizations and dashboards.

Skills

Data analysis

BI tools

Dashboard design

Data visualization

Tools

BI systems

Stored procedures

Queries

Custom scripts

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTSThe Eberly College of Science is looking to hire a Part-Time Research Support (Data Analysis Focus). The ideal candidate will have experience in data analysis. In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for retrieving and analyzing data from a variety of data sources in order to provide information and analyses in the form of reports to college leadership for planning, assessment, and performance improvements.This position will proactively support the college administration, along with the academic departments and units of the college.Duties include but are not limited to the following:Maintain documentation within BI systems including advanced logic and formulas, stored procedures, queries, and custom scriptsServe as a trusted adviser to users, providing consultation, training, and support in the effective use of BI tools to elevate organizational data literacy and decision-making maturityConduct end-to-end data analysis using statistical, predictive, and mining techniques to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities; translate findings into recommendations related to business decisions, performance, and strategic planningThis position plays a critical role in transforming complex data into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and drive business performance; ensuring that data is accessible, accurate, and aligned with the university's objectives; collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify analytical needs, resolve technical challenges, and deliver intuitive visualizations and dashboards.BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.Federal Contractors Labor Law PosterPA State Labor Law PosterPenn State PoliciesCopyright InformationHotlines