Technology Data Specialist - TRIO Programs

BRCC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance options

Supplemental insurance

Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan

Holidays and leave

Job summary

BRCC in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Data Integrity Specialist for Academic & Student Affairs. The role manages TRIO participant databases, ensures data quality, and supports federal reporting and program evaluation.

A Bachelor's degree is required and candidates should have strong data management and IT skills. Responsibilities include maintaining electronic records, data visualization, technical training for staff, and supporting technology platforms for participant services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer technology, information systems, computer science, data analytics, or quantitative science.
• Five years' experience with database management, data analytics, reporting systems, and grant reporting.
• Two years' experience in education; strong data-driven problem solving and collaboration.
• Experience with research, cloud tech, AI tools, or advanced data modeling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data Management: maintain TRIO databases, ensure documentation of eligibility, services, outcomes; ensure compliance.
• Federal Reporting: collect, validate, and prepare APRs and grant reports; track outcomes and dashboards.
• Technology Support: train TRIO staff; maintain forms, databases, platforms; troubleshoot systems.
• Participant Support: assist with FAFSA, college applications, career resources, digital literacy and platforms.
• Other duties as assigned to support BRCC and TRIO operations.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Writing

Organization

Technology skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Job description

Job no: 495778
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Categories: Academic Affairs, Data & Development, Special Projects, Student Affairs

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Academic Initiatives

Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular

Data Integrity * Student Success * TRIO Programs

Duties and Responsibilities

• 30% – Data Management, Compliance, and Recordkeeping. Manage and maintain TRIO participant databases and electronic records; ensure accurate documentation of participant eligibility, services, academic progress, enrollment, and outcomes; conduct data-quality reviews; reconcile records; and maintain data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with federal and institutional requirements.
• 25% – Federal Reporting and Program Performance. Coordinate data collection, validation, and preparation for TRIO Annual Performance Reports (APRs) and other required grant reports. Monitor progress toward program objectives, track participant outcomes, prepare performance reports and dashboards, and support program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• 20% – Technology Systems and Technical Support. Provide technology support and training to TRIO staff and participants; maintain electronic forms, reporting tools, databases, virtual platforms, and other program technology; troubleshoot systems and support effective use of educational technology and digital resources.
• 20% – Participant Technology, Education, and Workforce Support. Support technology-based participant services, including FAFSA completion, college applications, career exploration, workforce and apprenticeship resources, digital literacy, online learning, and other educational and career platforms. Support emerging technologies, data visualization, workforce data systems, Learning and Employment Records, and appropriate AI-supported tools.
• 5% – Other Duties as Assigned. Perform other duties as assigned in support of BRCC and TRIO Program operations.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree: Computer technology, information systems, computer science, data analytics, or quantitative science

Required Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience with database management, data analytics, spreadsheets, reporting systems, educational technology, and federal or grant reporting, including APRs and outcome analysis
• Minimum of two years of experience in education. Demonstrated strengths in data-driven problem solving, program support, communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration required.
• Experience with research, grant-funded initiatives, cloud technologies, AI tools, or advanced data modeling preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong public speaking, interpersonal communication, writing, organizational, and technology skills.
• Ability to work independently in a results-oriented environment.

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated experience achieving measurable outcomes within established timelines.
• First-hand experience overcoming barriers similar to those experienced by EOC participants experience overcoming barriers such as those that affect EOC participants
• Experience with research, grant-funded initiatives, cloud technologies, AI tools, or advanced data modeling

Benefits

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. BRCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Advertised: 07 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time