Student Data Analyst - Recreation and Wellbeing

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University of Wisconsin-Madison is hiring a Student Data Analyst for the Recreation and Wellbeing department. The role involves collaborating with professional staff to design, administer, and analyze surveys related to Recreation and Wellness programs, as well as interpreting data and producing reports to support assessment efforts. The analyst will also maintain survey data records and assist with project timelines and communication within the Assessment Committee.

Highlights

Design and administer surveys related to Rec Well programs and institutional effectiveness.
Analyze and interpret assessment data, collaborating with multiple stakeholders including Rec Well staff and external units.
Maintain longitudinal survey data and organize records of past surveys and responses.
Assist in administering three biennial surveys and others as needed by the department.
Use and learn survey software such as Qualtrics for building surveys, managing data, and ensuring quality.
Strong foundation in statistics and proficiency with tools like Excel required.
Required skills include data analysis, report writing, verbal and written communication, and project management.
Position offers a minimum wage of $20 per hour with a flexible weekly schedule of at least 5 hours.
Anticipated employment period is from April 2026 to May 2028.
Part of an Assessment Committee focused on advancing the mission of promoting fitness, wellbeing, and healthy habits among students.

Student Data Analyst - Recreation and Wellbeing Full Description

Department Overview:	The Recreation and Wellness department's mission is to move Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well. Our Vision is to build a movement of healthy habits through inclusion, education, innovation, and connection. The Data Analyst will be a member of the Assessment Committee of Rec Well. The Assessment Committee is made up of Rec Well professionals who have the responsibility to implement, analyze, and communicate the results of internal and external surveys for Rec Well. This position will report to a Chair within the Assessment Committee and its three Sub-committees.
Anticipated Start Date:	April 27th, 2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):	May, 2028
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Partially Remote Â
Anticipated Hours Per Week:	Minimum: 5 hoursÂ
Schedule:	5 hours/week. Partial remote and in person work times. Flexible schedule. Seeking someone who can be in the position for 2 years.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	Minimum: $20Â
Number of Positions:	1
Qualifications:	- Strong foundation in statistics and hands-on experience with tools such as Excel. - Proven ability to analyze, structure, and present large data sets with clarity. - Strong written and verbal communication and organization skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders. - Will learn to use Qualtrics including building and testing surveys, implementing skip logic and display logic, managing distribution lists, exporting datasets, and ensuring data quality. - Knowledge of survey methodology principles (question design, response scales, bias reduction, sampling considerations) or willingness to learn. - Maintaining timelines for survey development, administration, analysis, and reporting - Create written project & longitudinal reports and graphs.
Position Summary/Job Duties:	- Survey Design. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and administer surveys related to Rec Well programs, student experiences, and institutional effectiveness. - Data Interpretation. Collaborate with departmental and external administrative units to interpret assessment data in the context of programmatic and institutional goals and create relevant reports. - Work with the Rec Well professional staff on the Assessment Committee to help administer 3 biennial surveys and others as needed. - Help maintain longitudinal data and keep organized records of previous survey materials and responses. - Collaborate with other Rec Well employees and campus staff as needed for various needs (approvals, reviews, consultations, etc.). - Maintain a timeline of tasks and duties that include preparation and administration of surveys, the collection and analysis of the data, and what communication channels and messages are planned to share this information. - Review and edit survey instruments with feedback from Assessment committee. - Attend at least 2 meetings a month. - Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:	No physical demands for this position
Institutional Statements:	Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Original Job Description

Department Overview:	The Recreation and Wellness department's mission is to move Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well. Our Vision is to build a movement of healthy habits through inclusion, education, innovation, and connection. The Data Analyst will be a member of the Assessment Committee of Rec Well. The Assessment Committee is made up of Rec Well professionals who have the responsibility to implement, analyze, and communicate the results of internal and external surveys for Rec Well. This position will report to a Chair within the Assessment Committee and its three Sub-committees.
Anticipated Start Date:	April 27th, 2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):	May, 2028
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Partially Remote Â
Anticipated Hours Per Week:	Minimum: 5 hoursÂ
Schedule:	5 hours/week. Partial remote and in person work times. Flexible schedule. Seeking someone who can be in the position for 2 years.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	Minimum: $20Â
Number of Positions:	1
Qualifications:	- Strong foundation in statistics and hands-on experience with tools such as Excel. - Proven ability to analyze, structure, and present large data sets with clarity. - Strong written and verbal communication and organization skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders. - Will learn to use Qualtrics including building and testing surveys, implementing skip logic and display logic, managing distribution lists, exporting datasets, and ensuring data quality. - Knowledge of survey methodology principles (question design, response scales, bias reduction, sampling considerations) or willingness to learn. - Maintaining timelines for survey development, administration, analysis, and reporting - Create written project & longitudinal reports and graphs.
Position Summary/Job Duties:	- Survey Design. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and administer surveys related to Rec Well programs, student experiences, and institutional effectiveness. - Data Interpretation. Collaborate with departmental and external administrative units to interpret assessment data in the context of programmatic and institutional goals and create relevant reports. - Work with the Rec Well professional staff on the Assessment Committee to help administer 3 biennial surveys and others as needed. - Help maintain longitudinal data and keep organized records of previous survey materials and responses. - Collaborate with other Rec Well employees and campus staff as needed for various needs (approvals, reviews, consultations, etc.). - Maintain a timeline of tasks and duties that include preparation and administration of surveys, the collection and analysis of the data, and what communication channels and messages are planned to share this information. - Review and edit survey instruments with feedback from Assessment committee. - Attend at least 2 meetings a month. - Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:	No physical demands for this position
Institutional Statements:	Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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