Part Time Data Analyst

Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsylvania State University is seeking a data-focused professional to develop methods for collecting, organizing, and interpreting information for input into computer systems. You will ensure data quality, design data capture specifications, and support reporting under the supervision of the Principal Investigator/Evaluator.

The role involves needs assessment, system enhancements, and collaboration with research teams to improve data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or equivalent experience in statistics and/or data collection, management, and analysis.
• Experience with data management software.
• Ability to design, implement, and validate data capture and input systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design methods for collecting, organizing, and interpreting information for input into computer systems.
• Develop alternate designs to improve input, storage, or retrieval of information.
• Perform needs assessment activities and monitor data input quality and integrity.
• Program, debug, and run listings, summaries, and reports; contribute to online program enhancements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Structured programming

Testing and debugging

Database construction/ retrieval

Job description

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 errorsKnowledge 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

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