Position Summary/Job Duties: | The Office of Economic and Employer Engagement (OEEE) links the Universities of Wisconsin strategic plan to economic and employer outcomes. In collaboration with the Office of Policy Analysis & Research (OPAR), we provide workforce and economic benchmarking via dashboards capturing data-driven employer, talent, and community insights from Wisconsin’s critical industry sectors. OEEE and OPAR engage with campus and key stakeholders to share how these data-driven insights can inform programming, collaborations, and experiential learning goals.
Position Summary:
The Universities of Wisconsin, Office of Economic and Employer Engagement, seeks one part-time Dashboard Assistant to begin in January 2025 through the end of September 2025; approximately 15-20 hours per week; flexible work schedule between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position may be extended and become an ongoing appointment through additional academic years.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a passion for data and analytics and an interest in entrepreneurial skills. Duties include collecting, processing, vetting, and analyzing data from various employers, workforce, university, and national database sources. This role will assist in the maintenance and development of dashboards for the UW.
Additional duties include working collaboratively with OPAR and OEEE partners and stakeholders, assisting in reporting data, proofreading documents, and other miscellaneous projects and tasks as needed. Students pursuing degrees in policy, computer science, statistics, or math and who have a passion for data visualization are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Qualifications: | Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI.
- Understanding of Excel, including cross-sheet functions and formula manipulation for data analysis.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently on assigned tasks.
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
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Application Instructions: | Email Idella Kangas, Idella.kangas@wisconsin.edu with the subject line Application - Dashboard Student Assistant.
Include in single PDF the following materials:
- cover letter
- resume
- Spring 2025 class schedule and available hours (include preferred start date)
- 3 references, one must be a current or past supervisor (note relationship, telephone, and email contact information)
Applicants are encouraged to apply by Monday, December 2, 2024.
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