College of Business & Management Data Analytics Intern

College of Business & Management Data Analytics Intern

Job Summary:

East Stroudsburg University is oneof two institutions in Pennsylvania where students learn about and are seamlessly certified in data analytics through our exclusive partnership withSAS, Statistical Analysis Systems. ESU students who are pursuing the certification and/or minor are eligible to complete an internship where they can apply whatthey have learned to create real world industry solutions. The Data Analytics Intern role is a project-based experiential learning opportunity with an ESUWork-Based Learning employer/partner.

Major responsibilities include assisting the site supervisor(s) with the organization and management of large data sets,completing tasks associated with data coding, collection, scrubbing, analysis,and visualization, and otherwise contributing to the data-driven decision-making process. Work may involve collaboration as a team or independent assignments that foster intellectual growth by active participation in the WBL employer’s/partner’s business operations.

• Through research, develop and maintain an understanding of the employer’s industry and needs.
• Assist the design and delivery of applications that focus on data collection from various input sources ensuring that there is a quality mechanism in place for data collection and consistency in tracking.
• Review and analyze data from multiple sources to create a cohesive, easy to understand situational presentation to support site supervisor.
• Utilize machine learning, modeling programs, and statistical techniques to extract insights from various data sources.
• Develop reports to reinforce the site supervisors lead that emphasize relevant trends, metrics and benchmarks that can highlight key performance indicators for various focus areas.
• Create visualizations and storytelling withdata by developing business-related dashboards that appeal to target audiences’interest and facilitate ease-of-use.
• Assistin generating solutions through data-driven insights.
• Understand and apply sound data governance practices.
• Participate in scoping data analytics projects.
• Document and train other data users as needed.

• Completing a bachelor’s degree that includes a data analytics minor or certification coursework.
• Possesses an outstanding work ethic, a sense of urgency tomeet established deadlines, has good communication skills – listening with ability to communicate clearly and concisely to others.
• Requires a semester long commitment with break weeks and scheduled vacation off.
• Proficient in Python, Power BI, SAS, Microsoft Office applications; web conferencing toolssuch as Zoom and Microsoft Teams; and social media platforms such as Linked Inand Twitter.
• Experience working in a project-based environment with effective results of participation.

• High proficiency using SAS and associated SAS tools.
• High proficiency in use of a technical tool to organize, manage, analyze, and visualize

• Hourly Rate of Pay $15 to $20 based on experience
• Up to 20 hours per week

Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment/degree verifications. We are proud ESU is an equal-opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, : https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm