Data Specialist; manual data entry

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Data Specialist (manual data entry) at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Verify, correct and monitor data entered into system to ensure consistency and accuracy of information pertaining to department function. Utilize in-depth knowledge of data entry and use ofinputted information to provide instruction on how to use systemscreens.

Monitor system output to ensure integrity of information. Proofreadand verify data entered into system. Ensure accuracy of all information entered and presentation format; make changes as appropriate; verify entry of data in proper location to achieve desired impact on file. Input default information.

Respond to internal and external inquiries on receipt and status of material. Provide information to other units as well as studentspertaining to additional information needed, changes to the fileand/or file status and related problems. Make suggestions on areasto be improved for more efficient processing of information. Workwith representatives of other departments to correct data entryerrors.

Assist in the development and implementation of system enhancements and maintenance. Troubleshoot problem areas; provide management information on how to improve system productivity; instruct staffon new methods and procedures. Assist management in planning futuresystem development.

Provide instruction to office staff on how to access system information and input data. Demonstrate system usage in one-on-oneand group situations; show users the screens on which specific datais stored; train on how to enter information to complete recordswithout errors; process requests to acquire security access forsystem users; assist users in interpreting entered information.

Provide remedial training as needed and update users on system changes. Assist in preparing training materials.

Assist in maintenance and review of batch production jobs. Examinecomputer output to assure completion of job run; serve as back-upin scheduling batch production jobs; alert computing professional son incomplete or missing output. Troubleshoot system accessdifficulties; notify Computing and Information Technology when problems are not local.

May provide functional supervision to a small number (1-3) ofpart-time student employees. Assign, monitor and review work activities. Train in appropriate methods and procedures.

Perform related work as assigned.

This classification provides responsible and independent review ofdata entered into system in order to ensure consistency and integrity of information. Duties are procedural in nature, butnecessitate awareness of related tasks. Incumbents must search for solutions or new applications within an area of learned things andare allowed to set priorities subject to supervisory approval andreview. Functional work direction may be provided to a small number(1-3) of part-time and/or temporary positions.

Incumbents mustutilize a keen attention to detail. This classification reports toand receives work direction from a professional or management level position.

High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Keen attention to detail.

Considerable knowledge of University and department policies and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to use computer equipment fordata entry.

Typically, incumbents have held lower level Data Entrypositions.

H82 - Fiscal Operations

H8230 - Accounting

• Regular Employee
• Job type:
  Full Time
• Job category:
  Staff/Administrative

• Compensation type:
  Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: $36,155
• Salary hire maximum: $43,384

This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of acollective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by aqualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position:
  No