Job Summary
The College of Science Office of Data Management is looking to hire 2 Student Data Assistants for the summer, with the expectation of continuing through the academic year (AY) 2025-26. During the Summer this position is available with in-person, hybrid, or remote options for 10-20 hours per week. During the academic year, the position is hybrid with at least five hours in office between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM Monday through Friday with an additional 2-5 hours of remote work (for a total of 7-10 hours per week).
This position will be part of a team of data assistants, working to support the Office of Data Management by creating, updating, and modifying administrative reports and dashboards; validating records and reports; collecting and formatting data; and documenting reporting and analysis processes.
We are looking for someone who meets the following criteria:
• First- or second-year undergraduate students
• Staying on-campus or locally during the summer
• Solid logical reasoning and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented, meticulous, and accurate
• Ability to maintain security of sensitive data
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, especially in Excel
Desired but not required criteria:
• Experience in R/R Studio and/or Python for data cleaning and transformation
• Familiar with Purdue’s undergraduate science programs
• Working knowledge of Tableau or experience in data visualization or a desire to learn
• Preference will be given to candidates with availability to continue into future academic years (26-27, etc.).
This part-time position offers 10–20 hours per week during the summer and 5–10 hours during the academic year, with flexible scheduling. Salary is $13 per hour.
EOE - AA
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.