Senior Data Technician

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise located in southwestern Virginia is seeking applicants for a Senior Data Technician.

Job Profile Summary: Collect, interpret, document, and summarize descriptive, analytical, and evaluate data in support of research and informational gathering activities.  Provide descriptive data analysis and reports, and verify the integrity of the data.

Job Description:

• Identify problems with database management policies and procedures and provide input into their revision.
• Query, validate and manipulate data from enterprise systems and warehouse environments using tools such as SQL, InfoMaker, Excel, and/or SPSS.
• Clearly communicate findings to non-technical audiences orally, in written form, and graphically as appropriate using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Provide direction or assistance to users of information regarding data requirements and status of paperwork.
• Establish procedures for the procurement of data through observations, interviews, and analysis of records.
• Recommend new methods for collection and document of data and revise procedural manuals.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: 30 college credits hours in computer science, management information systems, and/or software engineering
• Experience:  work experience in institutional research and assessment using SQL, student information system, and databases
• Licensure: none
• Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers.

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community.  Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  A Responsible employee includes any employee:  who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security.  The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR .  A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.