Temporary Professional Data Assistant, Urban Education Research Center, UMKC School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences

Hiring Department

University of Missouri-Kansas City

School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences

Urban Education Research Center (UERC)

Job Description

The School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) announces a search for a Temporary Professional Data Assistant at the Urban Education Research Center (UERC). This is a temporary, part-time position that reports to the Associate Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with UERC leadership team to collect project data
• Data entry, data cleaning, and data management
• Assist with preparing charts, tables, graphs, or written summaries of data of data output
• Assist with quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

NOTE: This position is 100% externally funded and contingent on continued funding.

NOTE: This position is short-term and temporary expected to conclude work and not extend beyond May 1, 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience creating online surveys
• Experience conducting data entry and cleaning
• Experience working with spreadsheets such as Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment
  
  

• Experience working with K-12 and/or postsecondary education data systems
• Experience conducting quantitative analyses
  
  

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $17.00 an hour.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

University Title: TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL

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Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit application materials by May 10, 2026.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.