Coordinator, Data Engineer - University of Florida

IT Generalist II

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning’s mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale equitable educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically, the Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children's educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research, practice, and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nation's elite public research universities, the Center operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing against UF's service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing diversity of thought, skill, and experience. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering environments where team members feel included, valued for their differences, and empowered to do their best work.

Responsibilities: this position is responsible for:

Data infrastructure Maintenance

• Leads in the selection, installation and maintenance in data systems.
• Interfaces with vendors and University organizations to resolve data problems.
• Consults on programming and administration for applications and databases.
• Develops and maintains programs and scripts to aid in data management.
• Provides oversight for the configuration, maintenance and security of data systems.
• Manages the development of plans, schedules and requirements for the deployment and lifecycles of data systems.

Data Project Guidance

•  Leads and provides oversight for development data projects of moderate to large scale.
• Develops proposals, work plans, training plans, budgets and reports of data projects.

Data Use Coordination

• Provides consultation to faculty and staff in the design and structure of data solutions for operations, development, research, and evaluation.

Other Duties as Assigned

Will travel for assigned business purpose minimally (1-2/quarter)

$65,000-$75,000

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Azure administrator and data experience, training and/or certifications
• Communication skills: ability to use data to tell compelling stories, both within the team and with external stakeholders.
• Solution finding skills: the ability to navigate ongoing changes related to new data sources and evolving business requirements.
• Learning mindset: data professionals who enjoy learning new skills and adapting to changes in their environment, tools, and responsibilities at pace.
• Business acumen: understand business needs, and then identify, define, and resolve business problems leveraging data.
• Ability to frame data insights in terms of business value.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.