Part-Time Data Analyst: Data Collection, Reporting & Insights

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University Park is seeking a Part Time Data Analyst to develop methods for collecting, organizing, and interpreting data for input and retrieval from computer systems. You will design alternate data capture solutions and perform needs assessments while ensuring data quality and integrity.

Responsibilities include programming, debugging, and generating scheduled and ad hoc reports, with opportunities to recommend online enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or equivalent experience in statistics and/or data collection, management, and analysis.
• Knowledge of data management software.
• Ability to design and implement data collection systems.
• Ability to verify data input and correct errors.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Background in database construction, management, and retrieval methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information for input into computer and retrieval from computer.
• Develop alternate designs to resolve problems in input, storage, or retrieval of information.
• 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.

Skills

Structured programming

Testing

Debugging

Data management

Data analysis

Communication

Data retrieval

Database design

Data capture specs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in statistics

Master’s degree in statistics

Tools

SQL

Excel

R

SAS

Job description

Penn State University Park is seeking a Part Time Data Analyst to develop methods for collecting, organizing, and interpreting data for input and retrieval from computer systems. You will design alternate data capture solutions and perform needs assessments while ensuring data quality and integrity.

Responsibilities include programming, debugging, and generating scheduled and ad hoc reports, with opportunities to recommend online enhancements.