Data Science Student Assistant III
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Salary$24/hr
LocationBoulder, CO
Work moderemote · United States
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentEducation, Engagement, and Early Career Development (EdEC) Center
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedOct 28, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live23h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must be enrolled (or intend to enroll in the next regular session) for credit in an accredited secondary or post secondary school, college or university, or in a trade school that has received a Certificate or Approval from the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education.
Advanced level of knowledge and skill in the area of hire (data entry, data cleaning, and database management).
Skill in organizing and prioritizing assignments and managing tasks within projects.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including editing, proofreading, and explaining complex technical ideas and issues.
Proficiency in database management, data cleaning techniques, and data entry workflows.
Experience with Salesforce, relational tables, and advanced data management in Google Sheets.
Skills
Salesforce
Google Sheets
database management
data cleaning
data entry
Position Type:
Casual
Visa Sponsored Job:
No
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Hiring Range:
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*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.
Application Closes at 11:59pm Mountain Time on:
Hiring process
2026-11-15
About the Role
Provides data management, data entry, and data cleaning support to the Education, Engagement, and Early Career Development (EdEC) Center at NSF NCAR. The Student Assistant III performs complex data-related tasks—including assisting with database design, organization, and maintenance under minimal supervision, with a primary focus on supporting the rollout and implementation of the NSF NCAR-wide alumni database project.
Collaborating with our team, you’ll contribute to team success in a hybrid environment with a minimum of one day per week in the office. Works under minimal supervision and handles independent problem solving with little direction. Skillful in organizing and prioritizing assignments. Organizes tasks within assigned projects and designs/modifies procedures independently. Positively impacts internal and external relationships through effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
The salary range for this position is $24.32/hr.
Job Description
Education Requirement:
Must be enrolled (or intend to enroll in the next regular session) for credit in an accredited secondary or post secondary school, college or Ariality, or in a trade school that has received a Certificate or Approval from the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education.
Database Management & Data Administration:
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Assists with the design and organization of databases, maintaining and augmenting existing data structures and applications.
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Performs data entry, data cleaning, and validation of program/database results.
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Performs complex calculations, functions, and develops mathematical algorithms to analyze data sets.
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Designs and modifies existing procedures, programs, or instruments to accomplish data objectives.
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Processing, formatting, and cleaning legacy participant records and lab-specific spreadsheets to align with the new relational database schema during the initial pilot rollout.
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Organizing and structuring datasets to ensure a clean data foundation for future Phase 2 migration into Salesforce CRM
Technical & Project Support:
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Assisting in distributing, organizing, and maintaining the standardized data-entry collection templates provided to NSF NCAR Labs.
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Assisting with quarterly data integrity reviews, identifying missing or malformed values, and coordinating with lab data coordinators to resolve discrepancies.
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Assisting the Project Lead in communicating submission timelines, answering data-entry questions, and coordinating with data coordinators across various NSF NCAR labs.
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Identifying and merging duplicate participant profiles for individuals who attend multiple events or programs across different labs.
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Assisting with integrating external identifiers (such as ORCID data) in coordination with the NSF NCAR Library bibliometrics team for long-term tracking of individuals.
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Advanced level of knowledge and skill in the area of hire (data entry, data cleaning, and database management)
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Skill in organizing and prioritizing assignments and managing tasks within projects
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Excellent oral and written communication skills, including editing, proofreading, and explaining complex technical ideas and issues
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Proficiency in database management, data cleaning techniques, and data entry workflows
Preferred Skills:
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Experience with Salesforce, relational tables, and advanced data management in Google Sheets