Data Integration Specialist

To support a major higher education initiative, the contract-to-hire remote Data Integration Specialist will manage comprehensive data mapping and transformations, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across multiple university systems while working approximately 40 hours per week. Key responsibilities Perform comprehensive data mapping and execute transformations to build a unified data model for higher education products Evaluate and validate data mappings and transformations using higher education data to ensure accuracy and consistency Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and ensure the final data model meets operational requirements Required qualifications Deep alignment with DataKind's mission and demonstrated commitment to educational equity and data-driven social impact Experience with higher education data schemas and databases, including SIS and LMS platforms Skill in writing data dictionaries and mapping specifications, ensuring traceability and repeatability of data transformations Strong understanding of data transformations and data quality checks Familiarity with SQL and Python