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Position Title	Data Specialist, Catto Scholarship
Requisition Number	SCA00780
General Description	Reporting to the Research & Analytics Manager, the Research Assistant provides support with the creation of data related presentations and visualizations to effectively share Scholarship findings with Catto staff, College leadership, and external stakeholders. The Data Specialist also provides support with various data related reporting functions for the Catto Scholarship. The position assists the Research and Analytics manager in the design of data systems used for research and analytical purposes, including specialized databases to track Catto interventions, initiatives, and outcomes. #ID23
College Intro	Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond. Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.
Specific Responsibilities	Assist in the creation of data related presentations and visualizations to effectively share findings with Catto staff, College leadership, and the Mayor’s Office of Education. Maintain selected databases and documents. Assist in the design of data systems used for research and analytical purposes for the Catto Scholarship Office, including specialized databases to track Catto interventions, initiatives, and outcomes. Track the status of all Catto scholars at the cohort level. Monitor the progression of Catto scholars that joined the program as Dual enrollment students. Participate in the production of reports that will satisfy requests for information about the Catto Scholarship in a timely and accurate manner. Collaborate with Catto staff to provide analyses of institutional data to support the operational, decision-making, and planning functions of the program. Participate in the development of internal and external surveys as needed. Consult with others in designing methodology for research projects. Ensure confidentiality of students’ records and information. Maintain service that is inclusive and that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diversity of the College community. Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external constituents in a professional, helpful and courteous manner. Maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds. Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Associates degree required. Any and all degree(s) must be from a recognized institutional accreditor. Familiarity with software such as Ellucian Banner, Qualtrics, Starfish or related software is required. Experience creating data related presentations and visualizations is required. Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research and findings required. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required. Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail required. Experience successfully working independently as well as part of a team with collaborative approach to problem solving required. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment required. Demonstrated ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds by effectively using cross-cultural skills and abilities required. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required.
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data analytics, statistics or related field preferred. Work experience in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting preferred. Basic Understanding in SQL, Tableau, or related functionality preferred.
Work Location	Main Campus
Benefits Summary	Benefits: “Success Starts Here” at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most. Full-time faculty and staff benefits include: • College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance • Tuition remission (for classes at the college) • Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution) • 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5% • Flexible spending accounts • Paid vacation, holiday and personal time • Partial remote work schedule for remote work eligible positions Additional College benefits: • Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years • Spring Break: 1 week in March • Summer Hours: 4-day work week (closed on Fridays) from the 2nd week in May through the 3rd week in August For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit:https://www.myccp.online/human-resources/benefits-eligibility
Salary Grade or Rank	1
Min Salary/Hourly Rate	$ 41,208.00
Max Salary/Hourly Rate	$ 56,000.00
Job Posting Open Date	08/01/2024
Job Posting Close Date
Type of Position	Administrator
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Employment Status	Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants	Interested candidates should complete an online application. Cover Letter of interest and resume required Name and contact information of 3 references required Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with PA Child Protective Services Law Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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1. * How did you hear about Community College of Philadelphia?
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3. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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4. * Do you have experience with research statistical techniques and manipulating large data sets?
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5. * Are you proficient in SQL, Tableau, or related functionality?
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6. * Do you have previous experience using Ellucian Banner, Starfish, Canvas, or similar software/applications?
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7. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Network Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely related discipline (i.e., 18 or more credit hours in the prior listed disciplines)?
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