Student Assistant - 654 - Data Analyst - Albany
Role summary
The Center for Data Architecture, Intelligence & Support (DAIS) at OALTC is seeking a temporary, part-time Student Assistant to support data analysis tasks. Responsibilities include generating statistical reports, performing quality assurance, creating data visualizations, assisting with data structure modernization (including data lake formation), and supporting the OALTC Data Academy. The role requires the candidate to be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate student, with at least two semesters remaining before graduation. Proficiency in statistical programming languages like R, Python, SAS, SQL, or Matlab, and Microsoft Office applications are preferred. This hybrid role allows for up to 50% telecommuting and requires 20 hours per week during the academic year.
Description
Duties Description
The candidate will assist staff in the Center for Data Architecture, Intelligence & Support (DAIS) at OALTC. Specific tasks and projects may include, but are not limited to, generating statistical reports, running quality control/assurance assessments, assisting in generating data visualizations that tell a statistical story, helping to modernize data structures including the formation of a data lake, and to assist in operations related to the OALTC Data Academy to improve Center-wide efficiencies in data dissemination, data inference, and data structures.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate college student. Documentation of Fall 2026 matriculation and enrollment in the Fall semester must be submitted with your resume.
Preferred Qualifications:
- College or graduate student interested in exploring a career in public health administration
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work on multiple projects with various staff, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to problem solve effectively
- Flexible and responsive
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) and other computer programs as needed
- Experience in at least one of the following statistical computer programming languages: R; Python; SAS; SQL; Matlab; or related.
- Applicants should ideally have at least two semesters remaining prior to graduation.
Additional Comments
Temporary, part-time, non-competitive. Salary determined by academic level. 20 hours per week during the academic year is required, schedule is flexible. Must maintain matriculated student status to retain employment.
Telecommuting is permissible up to 50% of working hours based on operational needs and at the discretion of the assigned Program area.
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