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Data Science Analyst -TCOM

University of Chicago
Sylvain & Arma Wyler Children's Hospital, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Mar 2026
💰 $62,000/yr($48,000/yr$62,000/yr)

About the role

Department

BSD PSY - Lyons Lab


About the Department

To transform mental health through compassionate, innovative interdisciplinary care, pioneering research, and the education of future leaders dedicated to advancing the well-being of individuals, families, and their communities.


Job Summary

The Data Science Analyst provides technical assistance to help learners access and navigate online training systems. The Specialist serves as the liaison between end-users and the learning platform. Under direct supervision, this job performs a broad range of operational activities, which may include collecting, organizing, and analyzing information from the University's various internal data systems as well as from external sources. This job also performs assignments related to data manipulation, statistical applications, programming, analysis and modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and respond promptly to messages in the LMS support email inbox and voicemail line.

  • Provide clear, compassionate, and timely support to learners through phone and email.

  • Troubleshoot issues with the LMS and know when to escalate or redirect to other team members or the platform provider’s support desk.

  • Collaborate with the LMS provider’s support team to identify, report, and help resolve technical issues.

  • Track and share patterns or recurring concerns that may indicate broader system issues.

  • Work closely with the Technology & User Support Lead, teaching and learning specialists, and program administrators to improve learner support.

  • Contribute to cross-team projects as needed, such as data entry, communications, or general tech assistance.

  • Assists in analyzing data for the purpose of extracting applicable information. Performs research projects that provide analysis for a number of programs and initiatives.

  • May assist staff or faculty members with data manipulation, statistical applications, programming, analysis and modeling on a scheduled or ad-hoc basis.

  • Collects, organizes, and may analyze information from the University's various internal data systems as well as from external sources.

  • Maintains and analyzes statistical models using general knowledge of best practices in machine learning and statistical inference. Performs maintenance on large and complex research and administrative datasets. Responds to requests and engages other IT resources as needed.

  • Performs other related work as needed.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.


Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.


Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

  • Learning Management Systems.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

  • Knowledge Learning Management Systems and Zendesk.

Preferred Competencies

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical information in clear and supportive ways.

  • Patience, empathy, and commitment to learner success.

  • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple requests efficiently.

  • Comfort with technology and ability to learn new learning management systems.

  • Excellent communication and coaching abilities.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and LMS platforms.

  • Organizational skills.

  • Verbal and written communication skills.

  • Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Application Documents

  • Resume/CV (required)

  • Cover Letter (required)


When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.


Job Family

Research


Role Impact

Individual Contributor


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40


Drug Test Required

No


Health Screen Required

No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


Pay Rate Type

Hourly


FLSA Status

Non-Exempt


Pay Range

$24.04 - $31.25

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for thi

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