Data Specialist, Catto Scholarship

Reporting to the Research & Analytics Manager, the Research Assistant provides support with the creation of data related presentations and visualizations to effectively share Scholarship findings with Catto staff, College leadership, and external stakeholders. The Data Specialist also provides support with various data related reporting functions for the Catto Scholarship. The position assists the Research and Analytics manager in the design of data systems used for research and analytical purposes, including specialized databases to track Catto interventions, initiatives, and outcomes.

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Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of data related presentations and visualizations to effectively share findings with Catto staff, College leadership, and the Mayor's Office of Education.
• Maintain selected databases and documents.
• Assist in the design of data systems used for research and analytical purposes for the Catto Scholarship Office, including specialized databases to track Catto interventions, initiatives, and outcomes.
• Track the status of all Catto scholars at the cohort level.
• Monitor the progression of Catto scholars that joined the program as Dual enrollment students.
• Participate in the production of reports that will satisfy requests for information about the Catto Scholarship in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with Catto staff to provide analyses of institutional data to support the operational, decision-making, and planning functions of the program.
• Participate in the development of internal and external surveys as needed.
• Consult with others in designing methodology for research projects.
• Ensure confidentiality of students' records and information.
• Maintain service that is inclusive and that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diversity of the College community.
• Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external constituents in a professional, helpful and courteous manner.
• Maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree required. Any and all degree(s) must be from a recognized institutional accreditor.
• Familiarity with software such as Ellucian Banner, Qualtrics, Starfish or related software is required.
• Experience creating data related presentations and visualizations is required.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research and findings required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail required.
• Experience successfully working independently as well as part of a team with collaborative approach to problem solving required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds by effectively using cross-cultural skills and abilities required.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data analytics, statistics or related field preferred.
• Work experience in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting preferred.
• Basic Understanding in SQL , Tableau, or related functionality preferred.