Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Data Cleaning, Data Sets, Demographics, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Higher Education, Microsoft Excel, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Pivot Chart, Pivot Tables, Political Science, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychology, Research Skills, Social Science Research, Sociology, Staff Policies, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
Employer Address: Mount St. Joseph University | 5701 Delhi Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45233
Department: Institutional Research
Status: Non-Exempt
Supervisor Contact Information:
Madalyn White, Director of Institutional Research | Madalyn.White@msj.edu | (513)244-4501 | ADM 102
Pay: The Student Employee Pay Wage Policy can be found on myMount
Evaluation Period: Annual performance evaluations if the student works the entire academic year. If the student works one semester, the performance evaluation will be completed after that.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the review and analysis of Civic Discourse (CWI) data from the Student Life Survey
- Perform data cleaning and organization within Excel, including working with survey responses and student demographic data
- Create pivot tables, charts, and summary tables to identify trends and patterns in student responses
- Support the interpretation of survey data to identify key findings related to student perceptions of civic discourse
- Conduct background research on civic discourse in higher education, including review of articles, reports, and multimedia resources
- Summarize research findings and connect insights to Mount St. Joseph University student data
- Assist in developing recommendations for future programming or initiatives based on data and research finding
- Create visual and written deliverables, including charts, summaries, and a final presentation of findings
- Maintain organized documentation of work, including datasets, notes, and analysis outputs
- Participate in regular check-ins to review progress, ask questions, and receive guidance
- Ensure accuracy and attention to detail when working with data and reporting results
Job Qualifications
- Currently enrolled student at Mount St. Joseph University
- Work Study eligibility preferred
- Interest in data analysis, research, or social sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, political science, or related fields)
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to think critically and identify patterns or trends in data
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle information with professionalism and confidentiality
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (experience with pivot tables or willingness to learn required)
- Willingness to learn new tools and concepts related to data analysis and civic engagement
To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.
A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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