JOB DESIGN Role University Data Research Structuring Intern Function Global Education Data Operations Reporting To Project Lead Purpose Level Mission-critical Database Accuracy Trust 1 ROLE PURPOSE WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS To build and maintain a clean verified structured master database of global universities and courses enabling students to access accurate academic information in one place This role exists to Eliminate fragmented unreliable education data Convert unstructured university website information into platform-ready data Maintain long-term data credibility for the product Product development in edtech Learning operations entrepreneurship Work along with founder at founders office Non-goal This role is NOT for content writing SEO blogging or promotional research 2 ROLE SCOPE WHAT THE INTERN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR Included in Scope Data extraction from official university sources Data validation and cross-verification Standardised data entry into master templates Flagging inconsistencies and missing data Documentation of sources and updates Explicitly Excluded Making assumptions when data is unclear Writing descriptive or marketing content Communicating with universities unless authorised Changing schema or formats independently 3 DATA DOMAINS OWNED BY THE ROLE The intern will work across the following fixed data blocks A University-Level Data University name official Country state city Establishment year Type public private Accreditation bodies Official website URLs Global national rankings approved sources only B Course-Level Data Degree level UG PG PhD Diploma Course name official title Specialisation Duration Mode of study Intake months Entry requirements Language requirements Tuition fees Currency Fee period annual total C Metadata Source links mandatory Last verified date Notes exceptions 4 WORKFLOW DESIGN HOW THE WORK IS DONE Step 1 Assignment Allocation Intern receives Country university list Approved data sources Data template Output deadline No self-selection of universities Step 2 Source Identification Allowed sources priority order Official university website Government accreditation portals Approved ranking bodies Rule If data is not available on official sources mark as Not Available do not guess Step 3 Data Extraction Extract raw data carefully Match data to predefined schema Preserve original terminology where required Note country-specific variations separately Step 4 Data Structuring Standardisation Convert raw information into platform format Standardise Degree names Durations Intake cycles Fee structures Follow naming conventions strictly Step 5 Verification Cross-check critical fields Course availability Fees Entry requirements Validate URLs Check for outdated pages Step 6 Submission Review Submit completed batch Attach source links Highlight anomalies Await feedback before next batch 5 CONTROLS RULES NON-NEGOTIABLE Data Accuracy Rules No assumptions No copy-paste without understanding context No third-party agent websites Formatting Rules Follow schema exactly No free-text improvisation No inconsistent naming Communication Rules Ask questions early Flag unclear data instead of filling blanks Maintain audit trail 6 SKILL COMPETENCY DESIGN Core Competencies Must-Have Research discipline Pattern recognition Attention to detail Structured thinking Academic comprehension MS office Basics Behavioural Traits Critical Patience Process adherence Feedback receptiveness Low ego high precision Comfort with repetitive accuracy-focused tasks 7 PERFORMANCE METRICS HOW SUCCESS IS MEASURED Primary KPIs Data accuracy rate target 95 Schema compliance rate Error recurrence frequency Source documentation completeness Secondary KPIs Turnaround time per university Responsiveness to corrections Ability to handle complex data cases Speed is evaluated only after accuracy stabilises 8 GROWTH PATH High-performing interns can move into Research Associate - Global Education Data Analyst - Education Platforms Product Data Specialist This gives the role seriousness and retention value Job Type Internship Contract length 3 months Pay 1 000 00 - 2 000 00 per month Benefits Versatile schedule Internet reimbursement Work Location In person

📌 University Data Research Intern (Kerala)
🏢 eDEx Research
📍 Kerala