Marketing and Communications Data Analyst Student Assistant

Marketing and Communications Data Analyst Student Assistant

Posting Number
: G/R31611P

Department
:
Mar Comm-Strategic Marketing

Employment Type
:
Employee

Anticipated Start Date
: 01/12/2026

Posting Date
: 12/05/2025

Open Until Filled
:
Yes

Location of Vacancy
:
Athens Area

EEO Statement
:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

• Data Cleaning & Transformation:
  Assist in cleaning, transforming, and validating data to ensure high data quality and reliability. Gain experience with ETL processes and data wrangling techniques.
• Weekly Data Reporting:
  Support the development and distribution of weekly reports by aggregating and analyzing data from Google Analytics 4, Sprout Social, and Meltwater. Learn how to automate reporting processes and interpret key metrics.
• Data Visualization:
  Create compelling visual representations of data using Tableau and Excel to help communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.
• Digital Analytics & Campaign Analysis:
  Gain hands‑on experience with digital analytics by analyzing web traffic, social media performance, and marketing campaign effectiveness.

Percentage Of Time
: 100%

Classification Title
:
Student Assistant

FLSA
:
Non-Exempt

FTE
:

• 50

The Marketing and Communications Data Analyst Assistant will assist in cleaning, transforming, and validating data to ensure high data quality and reliability, support the development and distribution of weekly reports by aggregating and analyzing data from Google Analytics 4, Sprout Social, and Meltwater, and create compelling visual representations of data using Tableau and Excel to help communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.

• Academic Standing:
  Preferred GPA of 3.5, or at least 3.3.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Basic understanding and/or desire to learn the following tools and platforms: R-Studio, Excel, Tableau, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Ads, Sprout Social, Bit.ly, and Meltwater.
• Data Literacy:
  Familiarity with data cleaning techniques, data visualization concepts, and basic statistical analysis.
• Analytical Mindset:
  Possess a natural curiosity to explore data, uncover trends, and solve complex problems. Demonstrate keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to discovering insights that drive decision‑making.

Recruitment Contact Name
:
Sarah Smith

Recruitment Contact Email
:
Sarahruthsmith