Data Quality Specialist – Collegiate Sports Connect

About Collegiate Sports Connect 

Collegiate Sports Connect is the premier technology platform for talent identification and recruitment within collegiate athletics administration. Developed in collaboration with CSA Search & Consulting, D1.ticker, and WMT Digital, our platform streamlines the hiring process and connects industry professionals with career advancement opportunities. In addition, our platform provides our partners with powerful salary data tools that enable them to recruit, retain and build a championship-caliber team.

With over 25,000 industry professionals in our community and 50+ partner institutions and organizations leveraging our database, we are modernizing the hiring landscape in college athletics. By providing access to both active and passive job seekers, we expand candidate pools beyond traditional networks and application processes.

Why Join Collegiate Sports Connect? 

• Work Remotely & Flexibly– Set your own schedule while contributing to a fast-growing digital platform.
• Process-Oriented & Structured Role – Perfect for those who enjoy organization and detail-heavy tasks.
• Impact the Future of Collegiate Athletics Hiring & Decision-Making – Your work helps shape a data-driven approach to talent identification and decision-making.

Position Description: 

Collegiate Sports Connect is looking for a part-time Data Quality Specialist to join our team. This position will play a critical role in ensuring that our data remains the most current and accurate in the industry. The Data Quality Specialist will conduct regular audits of Connect databases and user profiles; track personnel changes across intercollegiate athletics; investigate and address any data discrepancies/inconsistencies; and assist with requesting and entering FOIA-related data.

As Collegiate Sports Connect continues to grow, this position has the potential to develop into a larger role with expanded responsibilities. This fully remote position is ideal for an individual who thrives in detail‑oriented, process‑driven work and is passionate about shaping the future of the intercollegiate athletics industry.

Location: Fully remote

Salary: This is an hourly position that will pay $20/hour.

Hours: The hours are flexible (estimated to be 20-30 hours per week).

Responsibilities: 

• Perform regular updates and audits of Connect database and user profiles to ensure data accuracy and completeness
• Accurately enter public professional data on individuals working in collegiate athletics.
• Collaborate with the Connect team to think critically, troubleshoot issues, and develop strategies that strengthen Connect’s data operations.
• Supplement FOIA responses with additional publicly available information.
• Assist with producing and responding to FOIA correspondence for 235 public Division I institutions.
• Monitor employment changes for administrators at all 360+ DI institutions.
• Participate in several weekly virtual team meetings to provide updates on auditing progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Connect’s broader data initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
• Comfort working in a remote, fast‑paced, process‑driven environment
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple requests simultaneously
• Tech-savvy, comfortable using spreadsheets, cloud storage, and internal tracking systems

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in data entry, data auditing, or database maintenance
• Ability to analyze inconsistencies in data and recommend process improvements
• Background in collegiate athletics, sports information, or data‑related roles within athletic departments

To Apply: Applications should be submitted using the form on this page. Questions or nominations should be directed to Kate Mertz at kate@csconnect.live.