"Graduate Assistant/Assistant for Data & Assessment-Student Experience - Framingham State University"

Job Details

Location: Framingham, MA

Category: Staff

Posted On: Tue Oct 14 2025

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Graduate Assistant/Assistant for Data & Assessment will serve as an integral member of the Center for Student Experience and Career Development (EXP) Team. They will support efforts to collect, clean, assess, and interpret data for multiple programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to Executive Director for the Center of Student Experience and Career Development

Supplemental supervision is provided by Director of Career Development and Associate Director of Student Experience and Orientation

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

N/A

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MANAGE SPECIAL DATA PROJECTS

• Respond to requests from the Executive Director, Director, and Associate Director and manage multiple priorities and projects
• Support special initiatives that arise, for example, the First Destination Survey, new process creation with RamLink, University Strategic Planning data collection, Orientation, etc.

ORGANIZE RECURRING DATA SETS

• Learn how to pull data from sources including Handshake and RamLink and organize the information for productive team reporting and use
• This includes but is not limited to employer engagement reports, weekly meeting reports, event reports, etc.
• Support the Executive Director, Director, and Associate Director in organizing information to make informed decisions on events and programs Work with student employees to interpret data relevant to their role, such as Instagram analytics Utilize data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, and/or Excel Pivot Tables Assess surveys from events and programs in Qualtrics, RamLink, and Microsoft Forms, etc.

COMMUNICATE WITH FSU PROFESSIONAL STAFF

• Meet regularly with professional staff to update on projects and relevant initiatives
• Present findings to professional and student staff as needed

SUPPORT STRATEGIC PLAN REPORTING

• As needed, assist the Executive Director in organizing data to report back to the Dean

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Can be enrolled in an FSU graduate program or other graduate schools in local area
• Strong MS Excel experience
• Detail oriented, with a focus on organization
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing demands in a timely manner

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience managing data, including management tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, and Excel
• Preference for experience in higher education or educational settings

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, non-benefited contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The scheduled hours will take place during the normal work week hours, flexible with schedule. The pay rate is $18 per hour.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.