Undergraduate Data Science and Operations Student Assistant

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a Data Science and Operations Assistant for the Office of Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR). The role focuses on pulling reports from Salesforce, Handshake, and PowerBI, analyzing data, and telling stories through data to inform strategy.

The position also aims to improve office processes, develop standardized reporting, and build data-driven visuals for campus and employer partners.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student at Auburn University.
• Familiar with data platforms and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standardized reports across platforms (Handshake, Advise Assist, Salesforce).
• Explore Handshake Insights to streamline data collection.
• Analyze and report data findings to CDCR staff.
• Provide correlation reports between student engagement, workshops, and outcomes by department.
• Assist with annual report metrics and departmental metrics.
• Create reports to measure outcomes for strategic priorities.
• Develop employer engagement outcome reports with Handshake and Salesforce.
• Design surveys and translate findings into data visuals for program evaluation.
• Build simple reports to support data collection needs.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Data storytelling

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Current Auburn University student

Tools

Salesforce

Handshake

PowerBI

Excel

Advise Assist

Job description

Overview

The Data Science and Operations Assistant for the Office of Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR) is responsible for working with multiple platforms including but not limited to Salesforce, Handshake, and PowerBI to pull reports, analyze and report data findings, create correlation reports, provide outcome information, inform strategy and tell stories through data.

Additionally, this position is responsible for assessing/ improving technical system processes in the office as needed to improve work efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain written standardized process/manual forCDCRreporting, incorporating the different software platforms in which data will be gathered (Handshake, Advise Assist, Salesforce, etc.)
• Explore Handshake Insights capabilities, developing a streamlined process for data collection (that is currently gathered manually)
• Analyze and report data findings toCDCRstaff
• Provide correlation reports between student engagement withCDCRappointments, career development workshops and employer events and first destination outcomes – by department
• Provide correlation reports of outcomes (first destination & internships) to Handshake applications
• Assist with the compilation and design of annual report metrics and departmental annual report metrics
• Work withCDCROffice to look at specific outcomes for the strategic priorities and how to create appropriate reports to measure outcomes
• Work with Handshake and Salesforce platform to develop reports that will provide employer engagement outcomes and make correlations regarding industry relationships that need to be developed/cultivated based on data.
• Provide data and reports as needed to campus and corporate partners
• Work with the different teams in theCDCRoffice to develop effective survey tools for employers and students, and reporting those survey findings into data-driven visuals to inform the CDCR of the effectiveness of programming
• Build simple reports in Handshake/Salesforce to assist others in the office with specific data collection needs
• Distribute signage throughout Brown Kopel and to the department advisors regularly that promotes all CDCR student sevices and events
• Run and maintain CDCR events on the SGCOE college calendar, including populating these on to monitor screens throughout the college as needed
• Maintain and provide guidance on website updates forCDCR including content updates and refreshed semester specific content
• Develop career fair specific information to distribute to departments.
• Automate tedious or time‑serving processes using programming
• Assist as needed with logistics and planning for major career events

Qualifications

Enrolled student at Auburn University

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

None

Why Work at Auburn?

Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?

• Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
• Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
• Make a difference!Have the satisfaction of knowing YOUare a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.

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