Director – PSU Administrative Data Accelerator
| Company | Penn State |
|---|---|
| Location | State College, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Terminal degree (PhD) in Social Sciences, Public Administration, or Information Sciences, or a terminal master’s degree (MS) in Data Sciences
- At least 3 years of applied experience with administrative data (for those with a terminal master’s degree)
- Experience using administrative data
- Interest in improving research infrastructure
- Familiarity with database management and warehousing solutions (e.g., SQL, AWS, Snowflake)
- Strong oral and written language communication skills, including experience writing grants and scientific publications
- Commitment to data privacy and security
- Ability to engage with key stakeholders (government, industry, & university) around data acquisition and data use agreements
Responsibilities
- Oversee unit operations of the PSU Administrative Data Accelerator
- Lead an interdisciplinary group focused on improving research operations and conducting impactful science
- Manage sensitive data assets in collaboration with partners conducting interdisciplinary research
- Strategically plan and build consensus to move work forward
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in being a leader in the use of administrative data to address pressing social issues
- Interest in organization building, including collaborating on external grant proposals and improving research infrastructure