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Posted Job Title

Data Management Assistant

Job Profile Title

Administrative Assistant B

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Evaluation & Research, the Data Management Assistant will manage data using different tools, systems and statistical software packages and submit summary reports to staff as needed, supervise a student team, and monitor data entry in a central database. The job will also entail other administrative responsibilities and participation in regular meetings.

Job Description

The Data Management Assistant will be required to coordinate the day-to-day operations for data collection and data entry across several Netter Center programs. Under the direction of the Director of Evaluation & Research, the Data Management Assistant will manage data using different tools, systems and statistical software packages and submit summary reports to staff as needed, supervise a student team, and monitor data entry in a central database. The job will also entail other administrative responsibilities and participation in regular meetings. This is a regular part time position.

Core Duties:

1. Oversee attendance/enrollment data management
2. Meetings with Netter Center Staff & Evaluation Team Students
3. Database Activity Setup & Data Entry (enrollment and attendance)
4. Conduct Data Audits and provide feedback to Netter Center Staff
5. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

H.S. Diploma or GED Required, with 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience working with education programs, data cleaning, and project management. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Able to work 28 hrs/wk, starting immediately. The ideal candidate is someone with data management experience, knowledge of quantitative research methodologies, supervisory/leadership experience and someone with extreme attention to detail. We are seeking someone who is highly flexible and able to work independently while supervising a small team of student workers. Knowledge of Excel required.  Familiarity with Qualtrics, RedCap and the CitySpan data management system is a plus. Must have regular consistent access to the Internet and a computer.

Working Conditions

Office (remote until further notice)

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at a desk or table

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range

$17.58 - $31.65

Affirmative Action Statement 

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements 

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.