Data Entry Clerk (Hourly)

Disability Solutions - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Rockville, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Westat is seeking Data Entry Clerks to work on a national education study. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated professional who is dependable, has great attention to detail, and is available to work 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday). This position is on-site at our Rockville, MD location and is expected to span from August through October 2024. The role requires a commitment to meeting deadlines and ensuring accuracy in data entry tasks. The primary responsibilities include entering information from paper forms into an electronic database, verifying that the data has been entered correctly, and extracting information from course catalogs to be used in the national study. This position is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the data collected for the study, and attention to detail is paramount. Candidates must be prepared to work full-time hours, specifically from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. This is a temporary assignment, and benefits will be based on hours worked and tenure with the company.

Responsibilities

• Enter information from paper forms into an electronic database
• Verify the data has been entered correctly
• Extract information from course catalogs to be used in a national study

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm
• Minimum 1-year data entry clerk experience
• Minimum 30 WPM typing speed
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience with Westat is a plus

Benefits

• Benefits are based on hours worked and tenure