Data Associate

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Data Associates are responsible for managing and maintaining data integrity and accuracy within the institution's databases. This role involves assisting with data entry, conducting quality assurance checks, and generating reports to support various departments in data-driven decision-making.

Job Duty 1 -
Assist in the collection, organization, and maintenance of data to ensure accuracy and integrity within the institution's databases.

Job Duty 2 -
Collaborate with team members to define data requirements and establish best practices for data management and usage across the institution.

Job Duty 3 -
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duty 4 -
Perform data entry tasks, ensuring that information is input correctly and in a timely manner to support various institutional functions.

Job Duty 5 -
Conduct regular quality assurance checks on data to identify and rectify discrepancies or errors that may affect reporting and analysis.

Job Duty 6 -
Generate and prepare reports from the database to provide insights and support decision-making for various departments within the institution.

Job Duty 7 -
Provide support to faculty and staff in accessing and utilizing institutional data and reporting tools effectively.

Job Duty 8 -
Assist in the development and documentation of data management processes and procedures to ensure compliance with institutional policies.

Job Duty 9 -
Stay informed about data management tools and software, recommending enhancements to improve data handling and reporting capabilities.

Job Duty 10 -
Participate in training sessions to enhance skills related to data management, ensuring continuous professional development within the field.

Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED, or vocational training.

Other Required Qualifications
Must be able to work outside of typical business hours as needed, potentially including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Required Experience
Two years of job-related experience

SKILLS
This job requires familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite, familiarity with report writing software, scheduling software such as EMS, and student information systems such as Banner. Communication skills, written and oral, and presentation skills are required. Must be able to organize information effectively for different audiences, able to create charts, graphics, etc. to help explain processes, and must have analytical and problem-solving skills.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Atlanta, GA

Job Grade: T1

Anticipated salary range of $37,595 to $54,862 will be commensurate with qualifications.

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening