What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Collection Coordinator position at Garmin?
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Data Collection Coordinator in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing data collection and administrative support for the Garmin field testing program.
Essential Functions
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
We are seeking a full-time Data Collection Coordinator in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing data collection and administrative support for the Garmin field testing program.
Essential Functions
- Work with Data Collection Analysts to set well-defined data collection tasks for products in development
- Coordinate basic product testing including recruiting testers, booking facilities and maintaining equipment
- Conduct data collection sessions with test subjects according to established test protocols
- Accurately record, download and enter data from test sessions
- Validate data using internally developed processing tools
- Document test progress
- Identify and resolve basic issues during data collection and logging
- Manage the remuneration program for the external tester group
- Manage users and adding prototype devices to the asset tracking system
- Coordinate regular maintenance/service of test equipment
- Coordinate weekly newsletters for the external tester group
- Work collaboratively and professionally in a team environment with other Garmin associates to achieve goals, sharing information freely and positively
- Apply standards and procedures to accomplish tasks
- Learn how to use and apply appropriate tools as needed for this role
- Thoroughly document work in an organized manner
- Understand and comply with Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy
- High School Diploma
- Must be 18 years or older with a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve goals while working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
- Must demonstrate a personal passion for fitness, health and wellness
- Must be detail-oriented with the ability to maintain and deliver a high level of quality and accuracy
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, work well with others, demonstrate excellent organizational/time management skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a flexible and fast paced environment
- Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Word & Excel
- Ability to learn and apply new knowledge quickly
- Demonstrates an intrinsic drive to perform to one’s full potential at every opportunity
- Possesses a sense of urgency and commitment in delivering solutions in a timely fashion
- Ability to learn how to use and apply data management tools
- Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate some evening and weekend test sessions
- Must work independently at off-site locations
- Demonstrated ability to routinely carry up to 30 pounds of equipment
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Garmin personal monitoring products
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
