HISPANIC THEOLOGICAL INITIATIVE 

DATABASE RESEARCHER JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:        Database/Research Assistant – Entry Level Position       

STATUS:    Full-time – 35 hrs.  8:30am to 4:30pm, M thru F

REPORTS TO:    Joanne Rodríguez, Executive Director

PURPOSE:     Growing program is looking for database/research assistant who can help in the development of a comprehensive database that easily converts data for the preparation of reports, research, and marketing materials.  A person who works well in a team environment and collaborates with staff to continue to foster an environment of evidence-based decision-making. Brings analytical rigor and statistical methodologies to the challenges of measuring student enrollment, performance, retention, fundraising, etc.   If you are a team creative thinker who has the ability to think holistically about an organization and is able to transform that thinking to an efficient and streamlined process of collecting data to create meaningful reports and charts to drive decision making for impact, we want to hear from you.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Supporting the creation of new database.

2. Maintaining the database and ensuring the data is always up-to-date.

3. Retrieve information from complex data system and convert into clear reporting.

4. Analyze and translate data into meaningful reports, charts, and graphs to drive decision-making.

5. Present data findings to staff, Steering Committee and Member Council, etc.

6. Finding more efficient ways of streamlining, standardizing, and error-proofing data, data files, tables, data sharing, and reports.

7. Apply appropriate analytical techniques to find patterns in data that otherwise might not be readily evident.

8. Extraordinary attention to detail, and solid proofreading skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred - Master’s degree/Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related area of study such as Education Administration, Information Technology, Business Analytics, or similar.

• Two or more years of experience in research, information analysis or program evaluation.

• Experience in using programs like FileMaker Pro, People Soft, SharePoint, SQL, or other query and report writing programs.

• Experience conducting comprehensive data validation techniques.

• Strong sense of discretion and professionalism.

• Proficiency in collaboration.

• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills. 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills

• Friendly, hospitable and professional demeanor.

• Spanish proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Analyze and translate data into meaningful reports, charts, and graphs to drive decision-making.

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of complex data systems and how to retrieve data from them.

• An innovative nature and a desire to find better and more efficient ways of streamlining, standardizing, and error-proofing data, data files, tables, data sharing, and reports.

• Curiosity and application of appropriate analytical techniques to find patterns in data that otherwise might not be readily evident.

• High level of accuracy, extraordinary attention to detail, solid proofreading skills.

Benefits

• Strong medical and insurance benefits

Application submission document and submission guidelines

• Cover letter

• Resume/CV

• Character Reference Letter

• Professional Reference Letter

Send all documents to apply@ptsem.edu