Job Overview:
Our G.L.O.A.T. community is growing!
We are now seeking a meticulous and organized Data Curators to oversee and maintain a centralized database of questionnaires and surveys used across research, evaluation, or data collection initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for curating, updating, and ensuring the quality, accessibility, and proper documentation of COA instruments, including metadata, version control, licensing information, and usage history. This role is essential for supporting research compliance, operational efficiency, and data integrity across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Management
Maintain a structured, searchable database or repository of validated questionnaires and survey instruments.
Ensure accurate entry, updating, and version tracking of instruments, along with relevant metadata (e.g., author, year, domain, licensing terms).
Implement and manage tagging, indexing, and classification systems to ensure easy retrieval and discoverability.
Data Governance & Documentation
Ensure all instruments are properly documented, including copyright status, usage permissions, scoring instructions, and language availability.
Track and manage questionnaire licensing terms in collaboration with legal or licensing teams.
Maintain audit trails and change logs for all updates and modifications to instruments or associated data.
Quality Control
Regularly review the database for accuracy, completeness, and relevance.
Identify and flag outdated, duplicate, or unlicensed instruments and coordinate with stakeholders for updates or removals.
Apply standard naming conventions and controlled vocabularies to ensure consistency.
Collaboration & Support
Work closely with researchers, analysts, and project teams to ensure access to appropriate and up-to-date survey tools.
Assist in onboarding new instruments by verifying quality, compatibility, and licensing status.
Process Improvement
Develop and refine SOPs for questionnaire intake, review, documentation, and archiving.
Recommend and implement improvements to data management tools and workflows.
Stay current on best practices in data curation and research instrument management.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Experience:3+ years of experience in data management, research support, knowledge management, or a similar role.
Technical Skills:Proficiency with database tools or content management systems (e.g., SharePoint, Airtable, REDCap, Notion, or similar).
Documentation:Strong skills in data documentation, metadata management, and version control.
Attention to Detail:Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to identify data inconsistencies and ensure high-quality data standards.
Communication:Clear written and verbal communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Compliance Knowledge:Basic understanding of intellectual property, licensing, and research data governance.
Nice to Have:
Familiarity with validated psychometric tools and survey design.
Experience working in research institutions, healthcare, academic, or nonprofit settings.
Understanding of FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable).
Knowledge of metadata standards such as DDI (Data Documentation Initiative) or Dublin Core.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Library Science, Data Management, Psychology, Public Health, or related field.
Why Join Us:
Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with opportunities for growth and development.
Help shape and standardize the way research instruments are curated and used across the organization.