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The Student Assistant III performs complex data-related tasks-including assisting with database design, organization, and maintenance under minimal supervision, with a primary focus on supporting the rollout and implementation of the NSF NCAR-wide alumni database project.Collaborating with our team, you'll contribute to team success in a hybrid environment with a minimum of one day per week in the office. Works under minimal supervision and handles independent problem solving with little direction. Skillful in organizing and prioritizing assignments. Organizes tasks within assigned projects and designs/modifies procedures independently. Positively impacts internal and external relationships through effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.\nThe salary range for this position is $24.32/hr.\nJob Description\nEducation Requirement:\nMust be enrolled (or intend to enroll in the next regular session) for credit in an accredited secondary or post secondary school, college or Ariality, or in a trade school that has received a Certificate or Approval from the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education.\nDatabase Management & Data Administration:\nAssists with the design and organization of databases, maintaining and augmenting existing data structures and applications. \nPerforms data entry, data cleaning, and validation of program/database results.\nPerforms complex calculations, functions, and develops mathematical algorithms to analyze data sets. \nDesigns and modifies existing procedures, programs, or instruments to accomplish data objectives. \nProcessing, formatting, and cleaning legacy participant records and lab-specific spreadsheets to align with the new relational database schema during the initial pilot rollout. \nOrganizing and structuring datasets to ensure a clean data foundation for future Phase 2 migration into Salesforce CRM \nTechnical & Project Support:\nAssisting in distributing, organizing, and maintaining the standardized data-entry collection templates provided to NSF NCAR Labs. \nAssisting with quarterly data integrity reviews, identifying missing or malformed values, and coordinating with lab data coordinators to resolve discrepancies. \nAssisting the Project Lead in communicating submission timelines, answering data-entry questions, and coordinating with data coordinators across various NSF NCAR labs. \nIdentifying and merging duplicate participant profiles for individuals who attend multiple events or programs across different labs. \nAssisting with integrating external identifiers (such as ORCID data) in coordination with the NSF NCAR Library bibliometrics team for long-term tracking of individuals.\nAdvanced level of knowledge and skill in the area of hire (data entry, data cleaning, and database management) \nSkill in organizing and prioritizing assignments and managing tasks within projects \nExcellent oral and written communication skills, including editing, proofreading, and explaining complex technical ideas and issues \nProficiency in database management, data cleaning techniques, and data entry workflows \nPreferred Skills:\nExperience with Salesforce, relational tables, and advanced data management in Google Sheets \nApplication Requirements\nCover Letter, Questionnaire, Resume/CV, Unofficial TranscriptsSubmit all required application materials by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline. Only candidates with complete applications (including questionnaires, when required) will be considered.\nWe recognize that no candidate will meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you believe your background has prepared you for success in this role, we encourage you to apply.\nCandidates selected for hire will complete background checks and/or federal screenings.\nAdditional Information\nUCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. You don’t need to include age-related information, such as birth or graduation dates, in your initial application.\nApplicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, or local laws. 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