Metadata Specialist

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Normal, ILLINOIS
Deadline: 12 Apr 2024

Job no:518444
Work type:On Campus
Location:Normal, Illinois

Title: Metadata Specialist
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Enterprise Data and Analytics


Job Summary

Enterprise Data and Analytics is seeking a student employee to assist with the creation and maintenance of metadata in support of university reporting functions. The student will gather and input information about EDA’s report offerings into the Data Cookbook. Information will be gathered by reviewing report contents in reporting applications and from our Business Intelligence Analysts.


Pay Rate

$14.00/hour


Required Qualifications

- Currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at ISU
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to work independently
- Comfortable using technology
- Ability to learn how to navigate and gather information from reporting applications
- Ability to follow documented procedures to complete tasks
- Ability to abide by data privacy and confidentiality standards and applicable laws


Work Hours

Any schedule Monday - Wednesday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.


Proposed Starting Date

April 2024


Required Applicant Documents

Resume & Work Availability

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"


Contact Information for Applicants

Traci Zagaroli
[email protected]


Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 .



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