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Summary:
The School of International Service (SIS) Office of Pre-college Programs at American University is seeking interested candidates to apply for the position of Data Assistant (Federal Work Study) to help process applications for high school students taking summer online courses at the University.
The Data Assistant will play a critical role in supporting data-driven decision-making and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the
High School Summer Scholars
(HSSS) and National Student Leadership Conference
(NSLC) pre-college programs. The intern will be responsible for supporting program listservs, data entry, and analysis. The intern will collaborate with the Pre-college Director to collect, maintain, and analyze data to inform summer course planning and programming. This role is an excellent fit for individuals interested in the intersection of data analytics and university programs. In addition to submitting an application via Workday, interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Jeanne Guerrero: jeanneg@american.edu
and include them in the subject heading: Data Analytics Position. Work Needs:
The period requiring assistance is early March through July for 10-15 hours/week. Much of the work can be done remotely. A principal component of the job is to assist online students with their student account creation and access to Canvas.
Diversity Statement:
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at SIS, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. AU as a whole is
committed to Inclusive Excellence
and is taking strategic actions to create it. An overarching commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is key for this role. All staff and student workers in the SIS pre-college programs are committed to continually increasing their knowledge about justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and supporting efforts to do the same. This includes completing all job duties with an awareness of the concerns, pressures, and inequities that members of minoritized communities face. It also includes developing and providing resources that are intentionally inclusive of individuals from a range of diverse backgrounds, as reflected in the AU student body.
Responsibilities include:
Data Collection and Management:
- Collect and organize student data from various sources, including Qualtrics surveys and external databases.
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data by conducting regular data quality checks and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintain and update databases, spreadsheets, and other data repositories to ensure efficient data retrieval and accessibility.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Assist in analyzing student-related data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform decision-making processes.
- Generate reports, visualizations, and dashboards to effectively communicate data findings to university academic departments.
- Collaborate with the Pre-college Director to develop and refine key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of targeted marketing initiatives.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- 10-15 Hours Per Week.
- This position is for Spring and Summer 2024 with a strong possibility of renewing for future semesters.
Required Education and Experience:
- Must be eligible for Federal Work Study/
- Current graduate student pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as data science, statistics, computer science, or a related discipline. Highly qualified undergraduates will also be considered.
- Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis, especially Excel.
- Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
- Self-starter and team player able to implement projects independently.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- An interest in higher education and university programs is preferred but not a requirement.
- Experience and/or interest in university systems such as Colleague is preferred but not a requirement.
Work Study:
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Other Details
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- American University is anE-Verifyemployer.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
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