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Florida State University
Senior Data Specialist
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A Data Specialist uses software to store and organize data, such as an organization's records or financial information. Facilitates user and client access to information stored in databases. Ensures accuracy and efficient maintenance of data.
$55,670 / year median in Florida
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Data Specialist Florida State University - 4.3 Tallahassee, FL Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication High school diploma or GED Quality data entry Full Job Description Department FSU Division of University Advancement Florida State University is currently in the leadership phase of a comprehensive campaign. As the leadership phase of the campaign begins, the Division of University Advancement is accelerating the hiring of additional advancement operations professionals' campus-wide and is excited to build out its team. For Advancement professionals who are interested in being a part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning for their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team. Responsibilities The Senior Data Specialist will contribute to the integrity, maintenance and management of advancement information through data entry, information management and reporting within the Data Management unit. The Senior Data Specialist is expected to uphold and exemplify the operating practices and mission of Florida State University. Complete routine data updates for assigned functional areas (for example, volunteer data, or constituent attributes, or employment data) or from software platforms from which data updates are received. Complete ad-hoc data enhancement projects or support team-wide data processing projects. Assists with the training and onboarding of new data specialists and offers expert support to team members. Communicates effectively with co-workers and other customers. Protects confidential information. Other duties as assigned. Maintain Data Integrity Creates and updates database records, which may include but are not limited to demographic, employment, relationship, contact and affiliation information. Reviews, proofreads and/or analyzes data with a critical eye for accuracy, logic and relevance. Information Management Uses a variety of on-line resources for problem-solving purposes. Maintains information in a variety of formats including network files and digital images. Manages digital documents through indexing, scanning and auditing. Reporting Merges and reviews data from the database into spreadsheet or word processing documents. Performs queries and exports/imports in the database. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience. (