Student Computer Science Support Specialist

Summary of Job Description:

The OU-HCOM Office of Institutional Assessment and Accreditation (OIAA) seeks a motivated computer science student to provide database management and various computer support services to the OIAA. Attention to detail is of utmost importance and required for this position.

Responsibilities/Tasks include the following:

• Uploading data from various college units into the main OIAA SPSS longitudinal dataset per the task schedule.

• Performing quality audits of specified variables and working with OIAA staff to identify and resolve data conflicts.

• Writing SQL queries to update/extract, analyze, and report data from large databases/datasets.

• Creating customized datasets.

• Making recommendations to improve the quality and functionality of the SPSS longitudinal dataset.

• Developing new coding, based on best practices, to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the office’s current data collection, management and reporting processes.

• Making necessary updates to existing code.

• Creating and maintaining up-to-date database/dataset documentation.

• Monitoring the database/dataset and troubleshooting issues as needed.

• Performing regular backups on the OIAA SPSS longitudinal dataset.

• Assisting with updating the OIAA website and special projects as requested.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise discretion in dealing with confidential data as well as the ability to work as part of a team.

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

• Detailed oriented.