What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-College Data Specialist (PT) position at Passaic County Community College?
We are seeking a Pre-College Data Specialist who will report to Director Pre-College Programs for grant program for pre-college programs for middle school or high school students. The Data Specialist is a part-time position that plays a critical role in supporting the Pre-College Programs by maintaining accurate data records, entering student and program information into the database, and generating timely reports. The database, designed by SalesForce, is a customized application from our State office. The database specialist will work 15 hours per week.
This is a part-time, hourly position.
Example of Duties:
- Data Entry and Management:
- Enter student demographic information, attendance, academic progress, and other relevant data into the program database accurately and efficiently.
- Update and maintain records for program participants, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
- Perform routine data audits to identify and correct errors or inconsistencies.
- Report Generation:
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on program participation, progress, and outcomes.
- Generate custom reports to meet requests from program leadership, grant agencies, and external stakeholders.
- Assist in preparing reports for grant compliance and program evaluations.
- Data Integrity and Security:
- Follow data security protocols to protect confidential student and program information.
- Maintain organized records and backups of all program-related data.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with program staff to ensure timely data collection and reporting.
- Assist with the preparation of presentations, dashboards, and visual data summaries.
- Provide insights from data analysis to support program improvement efforts.
- General Support:
- Assist with administrative tasks related to data collection, such as distributing and collecting surveys or forms.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on program outcomes and improvements.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of [1-3] years of experience in data entry, reporting, or database management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and charts) and other data management tools.
- Experience with database systems (e.g., Salesforce or other CRM software).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in writing reports in SQL language preferred.
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.