Data & Tableau Assistant

Department Overview:

The Department of French & Italian at UW-Madison is home to a vibrant community of professors, academic staff, undergraduate and graduate students, guest and visiting scholars, and friends and alumni. Through our faculty members, graduate students, and undergraduates majoring in French and Italian, the department fosters a lively and engaging atmosphere for French and Italian studies.
For more information - https://frit.wisc.edu/

Anticipated Start Date:

June 23, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

September 15, 2025 with possibility of renewal.

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

All Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 7 Maximum: 10

Schedule:

• Part-time (flexible hours) – 7 to 10 hours per week
• Remote or hybrid, depending on your location and schedule

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$20.00 / hour

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

• Experience with Tableau or strong willingness to learn quickly
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets)
• Attention to detail and ability to manage data accurately
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to conduct online research and assess source credibility
• Intermediate proficiency in French is a strong plus (preference)
• Interest in international business, trade, economics, or global markets is a plus.

Applicants should submit a C.V. and your statement of interest by the application deadline: 6/15/2025.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Interest in international business, trade, economics, or global markets is a plus. Ideal for a student in International Business, Economics, Computer Science, Business, or Information Systems.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Update and maintain company data in Excel/Google Sheets or similar formats
• Add/remove companies and associated information (e.g., country of origin, industry, operations)
• Edit and republish Tableau dashboards as needed
• Research company details using reliable online sources (e.g., LinkedIn, company websites, economic development information)
• Collaborate with the project team to ensure data accuracy and visual clarity
• Communicate about the data with key stakeholders

Physical Demands:

Computer Position

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

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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.

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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/