Marketing and Communications Data Analyst Student Assistant

Posting Number

G/R31611P

Marketing and Communications Data Analyst Student Assistant

Mar Comm-Strategic Marketing

Employee

01/12/2026

12/05/2025

Yes

Athens Area

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 (Extract, Transform, Load) 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.

100%

Student Assistant

Non-Exempt

0.50

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.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job‑based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Sarah Smith

Recruitment Contact Email: Sarahruthsmith