Part Time Data Analyst### Part Time Data AnalystApply: Penn State University Park: Part time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000083907# **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 REQUIREMENTS*** Develop and design methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information for input into computer and retrieval from computer, utilizing knowledge of symbolic language, optical or pattern recognition, database construction, and retrieval methods* Develop alternate designs to resolve problems in input, storage, or retrieval of information, utilizing knowledge of electronic data processing principles, mathematics, and computer capabilities* Perform needs assessment activities* Develop specifications for data capture and input; monitor input to ensure consistency, quality, and integrity of data* Program, debug, and run a variety of scheduled and ad hoc listings, summaries, statistics, labels, and other electronic and/or presentation reports* Make recommendations for on-line program enhancements; assist in testing and implementation of modifications and enhancements.**Qualifications**Bachelor’s, master’s, or equivalent experience (two years or more) in statistics, and/or research data collection, management, and analysis; knowledge of and experience with data management software**Supervisory Relationships**This position will be supervised by the Principal Investigator/Evaluator.**Required Skills and Knowledge*** Knowledge of structured programming, testing, and debugging techniques* Ability to design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data* Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing* Ability to verify data input and correct errors* Knowledge of database construction, management, and retrieval methods* Ability to resolve data input, storage and/or retrieval problems and to design solutions and modifications* Knowledge of computer data processing principles* Ability to create data capture and input specifications **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.