Graduate Assistant USG eCampus Data Science; Beg Summer

Overview

Job Title:

Graduate Assistant for USG eCampus Data Science (Beg Summer 2026)

Location:

UWG Recruiting Location

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

The University of West Georgia (UWG) offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support faculty and staff across health, wellness, financial security, and professional growth. UWG seeks employees who will advance the University's mission while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate Assistant to join the eCampus Data Science team. This role is ideal for a graduate student who is interested in the field of data science or analytics, has completed at least one course in statistics, and is eager to apply their academic knowledge in a practical, real-world setting.

Our data tools at USG eCampus include a strong reliance on R, SQL, and Tableau. We utilize Posit Team, an end-to-end data science platform for coding in R, to create reports, graphics, and interactive dashboards. Applicants with skills in R as well as those with a strong desire to learn R are strongly encouraged to apply. Time is dedicated to learning new skills, and opportunities to sit for professional certification exams, such as the Certified Tableau Desktop Specialist exam, are provided.

• Assist in cleaning, transforming, and preparing large datasets for analysis. Assist in the analysis and interpretation of data using statistical techniques. Collaborates with team members on various data science projects. Prepares reports and visualizations to communicate findings. (70%)
• Participate in professional development opportunities to learn skills in R, SQL, Tableau, data visualization, etc. (20%)
• Attends team meetings and meetings with stakeholders to deliver results. (10%)

• Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG.
  
  Please note:
  
  Students admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Be enrolled full-time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework.
• Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States.
• Completion of at least one course in statistics displaying knowledge of hypothesis testing (t-tests, ANOVA, regression).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-regulated and self-directed learner.

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program related to data analytics, social sciences, education, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and visualization.
• Experience with R for statistical computing and graphics.
• Knowledge of SQL for database management and queries.
• Familiarity with Tableau for creating interactive data visualizations.

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript showing required course in Statistics
• Acceptance Letter for UWG Graduate School

• Completion of at least one course in statistics displaying knowledge of hypothesis testing (t-tests, ANOVA, regression).
• Additional Information:
  This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data science while contributing to meaningful projects. The Graduate Assistant will work under the guidance of the eCampus Data Scientist and eCampus Data Analysts and will have the chance to develop and refine skills that are crucial in the field of data science.

For questions or further information about the position, please contact Joe Fernander .

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