Part-Time Data Specialist — Grants & Reporting

Ywworks; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The Data Specialist at YWCA of Western Massachusetts will work with the Data Manager and program staff to ensure accurate data collection in AWARDS and reliable data reporting. You will oversee data-entry accuracy, assist with cleanup, audits, training, and reporting for grants and agency needs.

This role emphasizes data integrity, process documentation, and collaboration across teams to support service delivery across Springfield and other sites. Part-time, 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sociology, Public Health, Public Policy, Psychology or a related discipline or a minimum of 3+ years in data management/analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; advanced Excel for data analysis, pivot tables, filters and data organization.
• Experience with data-entry processes, reporting, and data quality control.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and triage AWARDS-related requests; document and resolve routine issues with the Data Manager for complex problems.
• Perform data cleanup and correction in AWARDS under guidance to fix data-entry errors and quality issues.
• Assist with internal data-quality reviews and audits, coordinate with program leaders, document findings for stakeholders.
• Run agency-wide and program-specific reports; respond to routine inquiries and escalate complex requests to the Data Manager.

Skills

Data management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Sociology, Public Health, Public Policy, Psychology or related discipline

Tools

AWARDS data system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Data Specialist at YWCA of Western Massachusetts will work with the Data Manager and program staff to ensure accurate data collection in AWARDS and reliable data reporting. You will oversee data-entry accuracy, assist with cleanup, audits, training, and reporting for grants and agency needs.

This role emphasizes data integrity, process documentation, and collaboration across teams to support service delivery across Springfield and other sites. Part-time, 20 hours per week.