Community Outreach for Rural Education (CORE) Data Analyst Part-Time (Grant-Funded)

Position Summary & Essential Duties

SUMMARY:
Under general supervision from the CORE Project Director, the incumbent will establish and maintain data dashboards for continuous monitoring of the College Outreach for Rural Education (CORE) program, produce quarterly progress reports for the CORE Steering Committee, and provide data compilation and analysis in support of the CORE Project Director and Career Specialist. The incumbent will focus on STEM enrollment, persistence, and completion data, including breakouts for dual enrollment and rural students, and will support hub-and-spoke monitoring and rural outreach data needs. Assist with outreach activities in support of the CORE grant. Filing, organizing records, data entry, assisting participants, and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered. At least two years of experience in data handling, data analysis, or a related field, preferably in a higher education or school district setting.

PREFERRED:
Experience at a college or school district

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

• Establish and maintain data dashboards related to the CORE program to support continuous STEM enrollment monitoring.
• Produce quarterly reports on CORE program progress for presentation to the Steering Committee.
• Prepare reports and data summaries for the CORE Project Director and Career Specialist as requested.
• Compile and analyze data on STEM enrollment, persistence, and completion, including breakouts for dual credit and rural students.
• Support the CORE Project Director in tracking hub-and-spoke system usage and rural outreach activities.
• Assist with operational functions of the CORE program.
• Support external evaluators and evaluation-related data requests.
• Review files and records to answer requests for information.
• Check and distribute documents and correspondence.
• Compile data and records of program activities.
• Create, maintain, and process records and forms.
• Send email and text communications.
• Update and maintain databases.

Professional Standards and Workplace Expectations

• Communicate respectfully, constructively, and supportively with co-workers, faculty, staff, students, and visitors across all forms of communication.
• Demonstrate commitment to the team by practicing punctuality, respecting deadlines, engaging in collaborative problem-solving, and maintaining honest communication.
• Build trusting workplace relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and professional responsibility, even during demanding production schedules.
• Proactively maintain technical proficiency by participating in approved training opportunities, reading job-related materials, and collaborating with peers.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Present a clean, professional appearance suitable for an educational environment with frequent students and community interaction, adhering to all safety wear standards.
• As a Temple College Employee, actively support the Caring Campus initiative by engaging in student-centered behavior commitments, providing responsive and accurate assistance to all internal and external community members, and embracing our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Respect.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and methods including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Knowledge of data analysis principles, data dashboard tools, and reporting methods.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.

• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and conflict resolution skills
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
• Data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service
• Organizational and planning skills.

• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with faculty, staff, and customers of the college.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work as a team and individually.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments.

Not a Benefits Eligible Position.

PAYROLL: Employees are paid by direct deposit through the last working day of the month. Actual deposits are paid on the last working business day of the month. All benefit deductions are taken at that time.