Seeking a Student Data Management Specialist

Michigan State University (MSU); Michigan; Remote; Part time

Job summary

An innovative academic institution is seeking a dedicated Student Data Management Specialist to support data management for the Michigan Farm to Institution Network. This role offers the chance to work with a passionate team, assisting in data activities, conducting interviews, and synthesizing findings into reports. Ideal candidates are graduate students with strong organizational skills and experience in data analysis. This position allows for flexible remote or in-person work, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment. If you're eager to contribute to meaningful research and enhance your data management skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate level candidates preferred, with strong data management skills.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data activities, including cleaning and analyzing data.
• Conduct interviews and synthesize findings into reports.

Skills

Data Management

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Tools

Google Tools

Qualtrics

Zoom

Slack

Qualitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis

Education

Currently enrolled in a degree program

MA/MS or PhD candidates preferred

Tools

Excel

Data Visualization Software

Job description

Seeking a Student Data Management Specialist

The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems Farm to Institution Team is seeking a graduate level research
assistant to support data management for the Michigan Farm to Institution Network (MFIN) and
Cultivate Michigan , a campaign to support the purchasing and serving of Michigan-grown foods in
institutions. The research assistant will work up to 10 hours per week at $25-$30 an hour. The ideal
candidate will be available to start remote or in-person work starting in the 2025 Spring Semester from
January through May, with possible opportunities to extend work as funding allows.

• Assist with data activities, including but not limited to, exporting and compiling data into
  spreadsheets, cleaning data files, analyzing data through Excel or other data software
• Assist with interviews among MFIN and Cultivate Michigan members, and cleaning survey and
  interview transcript data
• Assist with synthesizing findings, basic data visualizations, and writing reports (ex. Cultivate
  Michigan 2018 Data Brief )
• Attend weekly project management meetings with a supervisor

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program, MA/MS or PhD candidates preferred
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Experience and confidence using Zoom, Microsoft and Google tools, Slack, and Qualtrics (preferred)
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data (collection, prep and analysis) (preferred)
• Ability to work under deadlines
• Ability to work on a team and with minimal supervision
• Ability to promptly read and respond to emails

How to Apply:

• Submit a one-page cover letter indicating your qualifications and interest in the position
• Submit a 1-2 page resume
• Provide 1-2 writing samples demonstrating experience with data collection and/or interpretation
  (e.g. lab or research report, detailed data assignment)
• Provide the names and contact information for two references

Applications due by October 31, 2024 through Handshake , Posting #9382345. Interviews will shortly follow this deadline.