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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Pennâ™s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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DOCM Data Manager

Qualifications: Minimum of a BA/BS in Information Systems/Management, Computer Science or Life Sciences preferred with  at least 2+ years of proven experience as a data analysts, business data analyst or data manager; working knowledge of how data models and database design impact data quality and reporting is essential, experience mining, preparing and reporting data is required; strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of data with strong attention to detail and accuracy is an essential function; adept at queries, reporting and presenting findings; must have exceptional oral and written communications skills; must be able to work under pressure and strict deadlines.  The ideal candidate must be flexible with the ability to shift between projects as needed; must be able to effectively prioritize work and handle backlogs; must exhibit a high level of professionalism, be a strong team player, be able to work collaboratively with many different professional levels and exhibit an understanding of the challenges faced by key persona with whom the DOCM collaborate; and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.  Must be able to demonstrate experience getting things done, even when it wasnâ™t in your exact job description, and working effectively across multiple streams.  Experience writing technical documents is necessary.  Clinical Research experience is a strong plus.  This job is not only about your technical skills; itâ™s about how you lend your positivity and presence, combined with your skill set to an energized environment and highly collaborative team.  This job description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. All candidates selected for interview are required to take a proficiency test, including a technical writing sample to demonstrate the above skills.

NOTE:  Re-location and/or Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Working Conditions
Office, Library, Computer Room

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table

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Affirmative Action Statement 
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.