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Scorecard Data Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University

State College (Centre County)

Remote

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Part time

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Job summary

A public research university is seeking a part-time remote assistant to support data collection and management efforts for a national scorecard. The role involves updating submission tracking, organizing data, and communicating with campuses. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, Excel proficiency, and excellent communication skills. The position requires 5-7 hours of work per week and offers a starting rate of $20.

Qualifications

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
  • Comfort with Excel for sorting, filtering, and cleaning data.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

  • Update and maintain a national submission tracking sheet.
  • Download and organize Excel workbooks submitted by institutions.
  • Communicate with campuses for data preparation and participation.

Skills

Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Excel proficiency
Experience with Qualtrics
Data cleaning experience
Public speaking experience

Tools

Excel
Qualtrics
Job description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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  • 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

Position Type: Part-time (5-7 hours per week), Remote

Position Overview: The Piazza Center is seeking a detail-oriented assistant to support data collection and management efforts for the National Fraternity, Sorority, Student Organization Scorecard (Scorecard). This position plays a key role in ensuring that data submitted by colleges and universities is accurate, consistent, and ready to be used for national reporting. The individual in this role will also contribute to stakeholder engagement by assisting with presentations to campuses and partner organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Update and maintain a national submission tracking sheet to monitor participating campuses.
  • Download and organize Excel workbooks submitted by institutions.
  • Communicate with campuses to encourage participation and assist with data preparation.
  • Review submissions for errors, inconsistencies, or unclear entries.
    • Clean data when possible, or follow up with campuses for clarification.
  • Communicate with campuses to confirm receipt of submissions and thank them for their participation.
  • Assist the Principal Investigator with report development and delivery.
  • Occasionally prepare and deliver presentations to campuses, consortia, or other stakeholders about the Scorecard project.

Qualifications:

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Comfort working with Excel (sorting, filtering, cleaning data).
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to independently manage a consistent weekly workload and meet deadlines.
  • (Preferred) Experience with Qualtrics survey software.
  • (Preferred) Experience with data cleaning, institutional research, or fraternity/sorority life in higher education.
  • (Preferred) Presentation or public speaking experience.

Work Environment:

  • Remote position with flexible scheduling.
  • Approximately 5-7 hours per week.
  • Reports to the Piazza Center Data Analyst, Principal Investigator for the Scorecard.

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $20.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university\'s teaching, research, and service mission.

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