Mathematics Data Analytics Help Desk Work Study

The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 11,020 - 15,153; Part time

Job summary

Union College is seeking student workers for the Data Analytics Help Desk to assist students, staff and faculty with data analytics challenges. Responsibilities include code, analysis, data acquisition and visualization support, using Python, R or Stata on academic projects.

work-study eligibility applies; compensation is $9.70 per hour, with negotiable shifts at the Wold-010 location in Schenectady, NY. Two positions available, supervisor: Roger Hoerl.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Python, R, Stata or similar with a focus on data analytics packages and applications.
• Experience with personal or academic projects using data analytics approaches.
• Class-based experience (e.g. CSC233 Data Analytics, CSC321 Machine Learning, ENS215 Exploring Environmental Data, ECO134 Data Visualization, ECO364 Business Analytics, STA364 Big Data Analytics) or relevant personal experience.
• Good communication skills to meet people where they are at.
• Conscientious and reliable

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students, staff and faculty with problems and challenges that require data analytical approaches, including code, analysis, data acquisition and visualization.

Skills

Python

R

Stata

Data analytics

Communication

Job description

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at [e-mail].

Staff Data Analytics Help Desk (nominally, S, T, & Th, 4:30 - 6:30pm)

Position Details

• Support drop-in clients
• Record number of clients and type of help required
• Explore datasets and tools to develop example data analytics scenarios to advertise data analytics applications

Responsibilities and Duties

Provide support to students, staff and faculty with problems and challenges that require data analytical approaches, including code, analysis, data acquisition and visualization.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Python, R, Stata or similar with a focus on data analytics packages and applications
• Experience with personal or academic projects using data analytics approaches
• Class-based experience (e.g. CSC233 Data Analytics, CSC321 Machine Learning, ENS215 Exploring Environmental Data, ECO134 Data Visualization, ECO364 Business Analytics, STA364 Big Data Analytics) or relevant personal experience
• Good communication skills to "meet people where they are at"
• Conscientious and reliable

Compensation and Hours

• Rate of Pay: $9.70/hr
• Hours/Shifts Available: Negotiable
• Number of Positions available: 2
• Location: Wold-010, Schenectady, NY
• Supervisor: Roger Hoerl

Accommodations

If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail] or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Union College is an equal‑opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.

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