Student Data Assistant
$14 - $18/hr
Basic familiarity with Excel and/or a statistical or programming tool (R, SAS, Stata, SPSS, or ... This is a part time position at 20 weekly hours with flexible schedule. Application Deadline: 2026 ...
$14 - $18/hr
Basic familiarity with Excel and/or a statistical or programming tool (R, SAS, Stata, SPSS, or ... This is a part time position at 20 weekly hours with flexible schedule. Application Deadline: 2026 ...
$14 - $18/hr
Basic familiarity with Excel and/or a statistical or programming tool (R, SAS, Stata, SPSS, or ... This is a part time position at 20 weekly hours with flexible schedule. Application Deadline: 2026 ...
Boca Raton, FL · On-site
$14 - $18/hr
Basic familiarity with Excel and/or a statistical or programming tool (R, SAS, Stata, SPSS, or ... This is a part time position at 20 weekly hours with flexible schedule. Application Deadline: 2026 ...
Boca Raton, FL · On-site
$14 - $18/hr
Basic familiarity with Excel and/or a statistical or programming tool (R, SAS, Stata, SPSS, or ... This is a part time position at 20 weekly hours with flexible schedule. Application Deadline: 2026 ...
A SAS (statistical analysis system) programmer is an IT professional with skills in data analysis and the Statistical Analysis System software suite. SAS is a programming language used to complete all components of statistical analysis. It can collect data from databases and spreadsheets as well as manipulate data and forecast trends. Your duties and responsibilities as a part-time SAS programmer include using SAS to its full extent to answer questions or provide analysis reports that aid organizational decision making. Programmers also use other languages, such as SAS V9, SQL, Macro, and Base, as well as other platforms like SAS BI and Stored Procs.
| Aspect | Part Time Sas Programmer | Part Time Data Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Proficiency in SAS software, programming skills, possibly a degree in IT or related field | Statistical knowledge, data analysis skills, often a degree in statistics, mathematics, or related field |
| Work Environment | Typically in IT or analytics departments, working on data processing and programming tasks | Often in business, finance, or healthcare sectors analyzing data to inform decisions |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used by companies needing data processing, reporting, and automation in SAS | Used across industries for interpreting data, generating reports, and insights |
While both roles involve working with data, a Part Time Sas Programmer focuses on coding and data manipulation using SAS software, whereas a Part Time Data Analyst emphasizes interpreting data and generating insights. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in technical focus and daily tasks.

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Position Summary:
The Department of Population Health at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an FAU undergraduate student for a Student Data Assistant position in Boca Raton, FL.
The Student Data Assistant position provides entry-level analytic and administrative support to the Department of Population Health's research and evaluation projects. Working under the close supervision of biostatisticians and research staff, this role assists with data preparation, basic analyses, documentation, and reporting tasks while gaining hands-on experience in population health research methods. This position is designed to support student learning and professional development while contributing to departmental research operations.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Assist with data cleaning, formatting, and validation under supervision.
Support basic descriptive analyses (e.g., counts, percentages, means) using statistical software such as R, SAS, Stata, Excel, or Python, as appropriate.
Help prepare tables, charts, and simple data visualizations for internal reports, presentations, or manuscripts.
Conduct literature searches and assist with organizing references related to analytic methods or study background.
Maintain organized project files, including data dictionaries, codebooks, and annotated scripts, following established templates.
Assist with updating tracking logs for analyses, datasets, and project deliverables.
Help document analytic steps and decisions in clear, non-technical language.
Support research staff with IRB-related documentation, data use tracking, or study materials as assigned.
Assist with preparation of internal summaries, presentations, or partner-facing materials.
Participate in team meetings and take notes or follow up on assigned tasks.
Learn basic statistical concepts, data standards, and research best practices through hands-on tasks and mentorship.
Follow data security, privacy, and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, institutional policies). Contribute to a collaborative research environment by asking questions, seeking feedback, and meeting deadlines.
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Minimum Qualifications:
FAU degree seeking undergraduate student enrolled in public health, statistics, data science, epidemiology, biostatistics, sociology, psychology, biology, or a related field required.Salary:
$14.00 - $18.00 hourly.College or Department:
OPS - COM: Population HealthLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
This is a part time position at 20 weekly hours with flexible schedule.Application Deadline:
2026-07-06Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.Get the full story on Breakroom
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