Part Time Data Analyst

Penn State University Parkmid

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Develop and design methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information for input into computer and retrieval from computer, utilizing knowledge of symbolic language, optical or pattern recognition, database construction, and retrieval methods
Develop alternate designs to resolve problems in input, storage, or retrieval of information, utilizing knowledge of electronic data processing principles, mathematics, and computer capabilities
Perform needs assessment activities
Develop specifications for data capture and input; monitor input to ensure consistency, quality, and integrity of data
Program, debug, and run a variety of scheduled and ad hoc listings, summaries, statistics, labels, and other electronic and/or presentation reports
Make recommendations for on-line program enhancements; assist in testing and implementation of modifications and enhancements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s, master’s, or equivalent experience (two years or more) in statistics, and/or research data collection, management, and analysis; knowledge of and experience with data management software

Supervisory Relationships

This position will be supervised by the Principal Investigator/Evaluator.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of structured programming, testing, and debugging techniques
Ability to design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data
Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to verify data input and correct errors
Knowledge of database construction, management, and retrieval methods
Ability to resolve data input, storage and/or retrieval problems and to design solutions and modifications
Knowledge of computer data processing principles
Ability to create data capture and input specifications

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

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