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Data Science Student Assistant III

NSF NCAR - The National Center for Atmospheric Research14 open roles

Pay
$24 an hour
Where
Boulder, CO
Work mode
Hybrid
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The posting

Position Type:

Casual

Visa Sponsored Job:

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Hiring Range:

-

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

Application Closes at 11:59pm Mountain Time on:

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:

  • Assists with the design and organization of databases, maintaining and augmenting existing data structures and applications.
  • Performs data entry, data cleaning, and validation of program/database results.
  • Performs complex calculations, functions, and develops mathematical algorithms to analyze data sets.
  • Designs and modifies existing procedures, programs, or instruments to accomplish data objectives.
  • Processing, formatting, and cleaning legacy participant records and lab-specific spreadsheets to align with the new relational database schema during the initial pilot rollout.
  • Organizing and structuring datasets to ensure a clean data foundation for future Phase 2 migration into Salesforce CRM

Technical & Project Support:

  • Assisting in distributing, organizing, and maintaining the standardized data-entry collection templates provided to NSF NCAR Labs.
  • Assisting with quarterly data integrity reviews, identifying missing or malformed values, and coordinating with lab data coordinators to resolve discrepancies.
  • Assisting the Project Lead in communicating submission timelines, answering data-entry questions, and coordinating with data coordinators across various NSF NCAR labs.
  • Identifying and merging duplicate participant profiles for individuals who attend multiple events or programs across different labs.
  • Assisting with integrating external identifiers (such as ORCID data) in coordination with the NSF NCAR Library bibliometrics team for long-term tracking of individuals.
  • 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

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Salesforce, relational tables, and advanced data management in Google Sheets

Application Requirements

Cover Letter, Questionnaire, Resume/CV, Unofficial Transcripts

Submit all required application materials by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline. Only candidates with complete applications (including questionnaires, when required) will be considered.

We recognize that no candidate will meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you believe your background has prepared you for success in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Candidates selected for hire will complete background checks and/or federal screenings.

Additional Information

UCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. You don’t need to include age-related information, such as birth or graduation dates, in your initial application.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on an employee. Please inform your Recruiter if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Visa Sponsorship: UCAR can sponsor H-1B status only for candidates already in the U.S. who hold H-1B status or another status that allows a change to H-1B within the country. We cannot sponsor new H-1B visas that require consular processing abroad.

Compliance and Location: All roles must comply with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements. Hybrid staff work on-site 3 days per week or equivalent, based on their flexible work arrangement. UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use: AI tools are permitted, but we strongly encourage candidates to submit primarily original work.

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