Data Engineer Senior CoordinatorJob no: 541632
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Information Technology, Grant or Research Administration, Artificial Intelligence
Department:18300000 - ED-LASTINGER CENTER
Classification Title:
Application Database Admin III
Job Description:
Data Management- Prepares data infrastructure for data science research by building out data collection and reporting infrastructure
- Plays a role in the development and design of databases and data warehouses/lakes across multiple platforms and computing environments.
- Plays a role in the development of an overall data architecture that supports the information needs of the business in a flexible but secure environment.
- Assists developers on the Center's data system to streamline and expand analysis and reporting for internal use and client reporting.
- Mentors others in the develop and design of database and warehouse applications across multiple platforms and computing environments.
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.
Data Coordination- Creates actionable high-value analysis and reporting priorities using available data in collaboration with the research, evaluation, and data teams for each Lastinger Center Product, in alignment with OKRs.
- Analyzes data requirements, application and processing architectures, data dictionaries, and database schema(s), and then designs, develops, amends, optimizes, and certifies database schema design to meet system(s) requirements.
- Gathers, analyzes, and normalizes relevant information related to, and from business processes, functions, and operations to evaluate data credibility and determine relevance and meaning.
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.
AI Development- Collaborates with product and research teams to identify opportunities where AI can improve data processing, coordination, or reporting efficiency.
- Develops standards and best practices for prompt engineering, model output validation, and AI-assisted code/query generation to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Evaluates and selects appropriate AI tools, models, and frameworks based on data sensitivity, performance requirements, and long-term maintainability.
- Develops backend structure to support AI tools utilized at the data layer in support of Center-wide initiatives
Other Duties as AssignedExpected Salary:
$105,000-$120,000
Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and five years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with data-intensive technologies and practices.
- Knowledge of SAS, R, Python, and SQL, or data visualization software.
- Understanding of compliance relating to disclosure laws, regulations and other requirements.
- Ability to communicate clearly in multiple venues and formats with non-technical audiences.
- Expertise in large-scale education data and data from application use
- Experience with data infrastructure and data visualization
- Interest in transforming education through the application of data science
- Commitment to the responsible use of data for the benefit of society
- Proactive, precise, and persistent
- Organization and planning skills to ensure timely follow through
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is soft-funded and time-limited.
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 19 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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