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Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.  

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Provides support to the university's data analytics and data quality efforts while developing practical skills in data analysis, data governance, reporting, and data management. Learns tools and methods used to assess, monitor, validate, and report on institutional data. Assists technical and business staff in supporting data quality initiatives and helping university departments use data to inform decision-making. Please note this position is an apprenticeship within Kennesaw State University Information Technology Services department; it does not guarantee permanent employment with the University.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - 
1. Collaborates with data analysts, business stakeholders, and technical staff to support data quality and data governance initiatives. 
2. Assists with identifying, documenting, and resolving data quality issues. 
3. Learns to monitor production data and identify anomalies requiring investigation or escalation. 
4. Assists with data validation, data profiling, and quality assurance activities across institutional data sources. 
5. Assists with developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and data integrity monitoring solutions. 
6. Learns to document data definitions, business rules, processes, and procedures. 
7. Collaborates with campus partners, including the Office of University Data Strategy, to support university data initiatives and strategic objectives. 
8. Provides customer service support through verbal and written communication while assisting stakeholders with data-related inquiries.

 

Required Experience
No experience required; on-the-job training provided

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Coursework, internships, student employment, or project experience involving data analysis, reporting, or information systems
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and data analysis concepts
Exposure to reporting, dashboarding, business intelligence, or statistical software tools
Interest in data governance, data quality, and institutional data management
Experience working with higher education administrative, academic, or student information systems

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Student currently enrolled seeking a degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Ability to identify patterns, trends, discrepancies, and data quality concerns
Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information appropriately

SKILLS
Strong interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organizational, communication, time-management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 
Will acquire experience and exposure to higher education administrative, academic, and student information systems
Will acquire experience with data governance, stewardship, and data ownership concepts
Will learn data quality management principles, methodologies, and measurement techniques
Will acquire experience with data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development tools
Will learn to identify, investigate, document, and resolve data quality issues
Will acquire experience with data validation, monitoring, and exception management processes
Will learn to communicate data findings and collaborate with stakeholders across university departments
Will acquire experience with policies, standards, and practices related to institutional data management
Will develop professional skills related to accountability, time management, organization, teamwork, customer service, and communication
 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf