Must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a degree program leading to a Bachelor’s or Master’s in an analytical-based subject.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Interested students should possess basic knowledge of data analysis and/or previous experience in data.
Responsibilities
Provide support and assistance to Project Managers and Architects for Massachusetts public school construction projects.
Perform data analysis, develop data tools, prepare reports and presentations, and support technical review.
Assist in developing tools for information gathering and analysis of databases associated with cost-tracking, construction cost estimates, capital project statuses, and policy making.
Potentially attend site visits.
Gain exposure to designer selection and interviews, preliminary design evaluations, and feasibility analyses through assigned work and training.
Desired Qualifications
Prior internship experience in a data- or analysis-based discipline.
Working knowledge of Tableau, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.
Ability to deliver results with limited direction and guidance and on tight deadlines.
A minimum GPA of 3.2.
Salary Range: 18 to 20 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)
The MSBA is a quasi-independent government authority which grants funding for school building construction and renovation projects. The MSBA is pleased to provide a Co-Op opportunity to help students learn about data analysis in the building and construction industry. We are seeking a Capital Planning Assistant to provide a great opportunity to learn and gain skills in data analysis and construction.
Students can expect to be challenged by their assigned projects, connect with other MSBA departments,
feel valued by the MSBA community, while gaining experience and exposure to designer selection and
interviews, preliminary design evaluations, and feasibility analyses. Not only will the selected Co-op learn
about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will have exposure to our
organizational leaders and their teams through a series of internal Capital Planning Training. A Co-Op
position at the MSBA provides exposure to a range of design and construction firms actively engaged in
publicly funded school projects. Most Co-Ops move on to job opportunities within the industry and even
return to MSBA when there is an open opportunity.
The Capital Planning Data Assistant (Co-op) is a full-time opportunity (up to six months) that will
temporarily provide support and assistance to Project Managers and Architects for Massachusetts public
school construction projects.
Responsibilities include data analysis, development of data tools, preparation of reports and
presentations, and support of technical review. The individual will also assist in developing tools for
information gathering and analysis of databases associated with cost-tracking, construction cost
estimates, capital project statuses and policy making, as well as potentially attending site visits. Interested
students should possess basic knowledge of data analysis and/or previous experience in data.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a degree program leading to a Bachelor’s or Master's in an analytical based subject.
Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior internship experience in a data or analysis based discipline
Working knowledge of Tableau, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing priorities
Ability to deliver results with limited direction and guidance and on tight deadlines; a self-starter
Highly motivated and energetic
Strong work ethic and tenacity
Minimum 3.2 GPA
This job description is intended to be general and will evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.