Data Management Assistant (Casual Position)

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio\-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Data Management Assistant position. The Data Management Assistant is a part\-time (up to 19 hours per week), casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $18 \- $25 per hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. We are seeking a detail\-oriented and proactive individual for a Data Management Assistant in Dining Services. This role supports dining operations by managing data entry, auditing system information, and building performance dashboards. You will drive process optimization by streamlining data workflows and aiding the integration of AI technologies. Additionally, you will support ongoing administrative projects and assist with nutrition data analysis to ensure compliance and improve service efficiency. Summary of Responsibilities: Data Management Support administrative tasks such as sorting, auditing and entering new item names in current systems Collaborate in creating and implementing systems and processes to streamline data entry. System Development \& AI Implementation Develop and maintain dashboards to track and measure key metrics related to dining data. Aid in the implementation of AI technologies within the dining hall operations. Additional Responsibilities Contribute to ongoing administrative and process improvement projects related to the dining system. Provide support in data organization and system optimization to improve overall dining services. If time permits, assist with nutrition data analysis and entry to ensure the accuracy and compliance of dining offerings. Qualifications: Required The ability to calculate and manipulate food measurement math between Imperial and Metric Systems (e.g., cups, ounces, pounds, grams, liters, etc.) and between mass and volume. Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft systems. An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check. Successful completion of required reference and background checks. Preferred Bachelor’s Degree. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Basic experience with data entry and menu management software (preferred). Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and assist in tech\-driven initiatives. Interest in food service operations and technology integration. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.