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Data Specialist
Job Description
Data Specialist
Career Services, Rose Hill
Fordham University
Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.
- Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
- As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
- As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
- University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
Position Summary
The Data Specialist will work closely with the Director of the Career Center to promote a data driven-culture that encourages critical thinking, curiosity, and innovation. Emphasis will be placed on outcomes that align with University mission, values, and goals.
This is a one-year appointment.
Continuation is contingent upon additional funding.
Essential Functions
- Oversees the Career Center engagement and utilization data and collect, manage, and clean datasets.
- Employs existing tools to interpret, analyze, and visualize multivariate relationships in data.
- Creates databases and reports, and perform analyses appropriate to data and reporting requirements.
- Uses system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and determine root cause for data problems from input errors or inadequate field edits, and suggest possible solutions.
- Develops reports, charts, graphs, and tables for department use, publication, and presentations.
- Collaborates with team members on data collection and analysis methods.
- Assists with quarterly, annual, and CampusLabs reports. Advise annual and strategic goals, optimize efficiencies, and identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Translates and communicates data results for use with various stakeholders and constituents.
- Responds to survey requests from NACE and other associations on behalf of the department
- Uses AI to assist with data collection and analysis
- Assists with data request for senior leadership for employers, institutional research and faculty
- Works closely with the First Destination and research team to compile and review First Destination Survey (FDS) data.
- Captures and interpret FDS data for academics, University partners, and other Fordham constituents.
- Provides clear and consistent data on the outcomes associated with a Fordham education and industry trends.
- Attends First Destination Survey meetings regarding data outcomes with Institutional Research
- Manages all technology platforms, including Handshake, and serve as point of contact for new systems.
- Works directly with the Handshake Partner Manager to optimize effectiveness of the platform.
- Partners with IT to ensure success of weekly Banner import, manually importing data as needed.
- Ensures accuracy of reporting by monitoring appropriate use of tags and analytics tools.
- Vets new technology requests from vendors and staff and make recommendations for best practices.
- Supports the Fordham Career Center in its dedication to person-centered career development with a focus on career education, occupational wellness, and a deep commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion.
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities
Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- Two years experience in a relevant area of specialization
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software and data visualization tools
- Self-starter with excellent attention to detail, problem solving, and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to think critically, to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills to convey complex findings to non-technical partners
- Familiarity with affirmative action and equal opportunity non-discrimination guidelines necessary
- Familiarity with a student-centered approach to education in the Jesuit tradition preferred
- Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Minimum Starting Salary: $62,400
Maximum Starting Salary: $69,400
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
FLSA: Exempt
START DATE: ASAP
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/6938
ABOUT FORDHAM
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
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