Graduate Assistant – Financial Data Analysis (Part-Time, Remote)
Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Job Summary
Penn State IT is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support financial data analysis efforts for the Optimized Service Team (OST) initiative. This part-time remote position (20 hours/week) will contribute to a University-wide effort to evaluate IT services improve cost efficiency and support strategic decision-making through data-driven insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze financial and operational data related to University IT services and expenditures
- Support data collection validation and reporting for OST discovery workshops
- Develop insights to inform Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and IT service improvements
- Identify trends cost efficiencies and opportunities for process optimization
- Prepare reports dashboards and visualizations for stakeholders
- Collaborate with Penn State IT teams to support ongoing analysis and decision-making
About the Initiative
The Penn State IT Optimized Service Team (OST) initiative is a comprehensive effort to assess and enhance IT services across the University. Through structured discovery workshops and ongoing analysis the initiative focuses on:
- Aligning IT investments with strategic priorities
- Increasing efficiency and cost effectiveness
- Enabling innovation through improved resource allocation
- Strengthening IT service delivery and continuous improvement through SLAs
Minimum Qualifications
- Current enrollment in a Penn State graduate program
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate study in Finance Data Analytics Business Information Systems or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Excel and/or data analysis tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau Python R)
- Ability to interpret and communicate data insights effectively
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Additional Information
- Work Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week
- Compensation: $20 per hour
- Work Location: Remote
Why Penn State IT
This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a high-impact enterprise-wide initiative while gaining hands-on experience in financial analysis IT strategy and organizational transformation within a complex university environment.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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