Hi Everyone -
Drexler Alcantara, M.S.
Academic Advisor & Peer Mentoring Program Coordinator
Orfalea College of Business/Student Services
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
Schedule an appointment with me HERE.
Hi Everyone -
Drexler Alcantara, M.S.
Academic Advisor & Peer Mentoring Program Coordinator
Orfalea College of Business/Student Services
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
Schedule an appointment with me HERE.
The NISS Academic Affiliates Committee organized an informative and inspiring virtual graduate school fair tailored specifically for undergraduate students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in Statistics, Biostatistics, and Data Science!
Are you an aspiring data enthusiast looking to take your passion to the next level? Join us for an informative and inspiring event tailored specifically for undergraduate students interested in pursuing PhD or MS degrees in Statistics, Biostatistics, and Data Science!Fall ‘26 – Bailey College of Science & Mathematics Career Fair
Date: September 11, 2026
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Contest organizers Sara Stoudt (Bucknell University) and Andrew Bay (UC Berkeley) are excited to announce a spring rendition of the Student Data Scrollytelling Contest, a competition showcasing innovative storytelling with data. Scrollytelling lets readers uncover a narrative as they scroll—layering visuals, zooming into maps, animating graphics, and pairing text with media to create an engaging experience. Check out some of the organizers’ favorites:
Students may submit projects from coursework, independent research, or personal explorations. We’re looking for creativity, clarity, and impact—whether the goal is to inform, persuade, or inspire.
Key details:
Deadline: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Eligibility: Open to students at all levels, working individually or in teams
Prizes: Cash awards for top entries
More information: https://www.causeweb.org/cause/contests/data-scrollytelling
We hope you’ll share this opportunity with your students as they plan and complete projects this semester.
Your contest organizers,
Sara Stoudt, Bucknell University
Andrew Bray, UC Berkeley
The Mustang Media Group has opened their applications for Data Analysts and Web Producers for the 2026-27 academic year. Head to https://apply.mustangmediagroup.com/ for details and qualifications of each position. They would love for statistics students to apply! Applications close April 30 at 11:59 p.m.
Please see the below job opportunity from Cal Poly Alumnus:
Hello!
I graduated from Cal Poly in ’24 with a BMED degree. I now work for a medical device company called SI-BONE, and we have a new job opportunity that I wanted to share with our great Cal Poly students!
The job is for a Jr. Sales Operations Analyst and I think it would be especially great for someone in Stats/BioStats. This job involves working with multiple sectors of the company and frequent conversations with our CCO and senior leadership.
I’ll attach the job posting in this email. Interested students can reach out directly to me at Brendan.Rosenzweig@SI-BONE.com , I’m happy to refer good candidates.
All the best,
Brendan Rosenzweig Associate Product Manager p: 408 556 0921 e: brendan.rosenzweig@si-bone.com
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SI-BONE is a fast-growing, publicly traded medical device company that is an industry
pioneer in minimally invasive sacropelvic solutions. Our mission is to help patients rise up
and reach for the stars, and our vision is to work together as the global leader to make
sacropelvic conditions universally recognized and effectively treated through innovation,
evidence, education, and advocacy.
Jr. Sales Operations Analyst
Reports To: Director of Sales Operations
Location: On-site, Santa Clara, CA
Travel: Up to 10%
About SI-BONE
SI-BONE® is a medical device company on a mission to improve the lives of patients suffering from sacroiliac (SI) pelvic conditions — one of the most under-served and under-diagnosed areas in orthopedics. Our iFuse Implant System® offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional SI joint fusion surgery and has been used in over 90,000 procedures worldwide.
We are looking for people who share our passion for improving patient outcomes and who
embody our core values:
• Agile — You thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change.
• Creative — You challenge the status quo and bring fresh thinking to every problem.
• A Team Player — You roll up your sleeves and collaborate to get things done.
Role Overview
The Jr. Sales Operations Analyst supports the field sales team in driving commercial performance through data analysis, reporting, and operational execution. Reporting to the Director of Sales Operations, this role is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytically minded professional who is eager to build a career at the intersection of sales strategy and business intelligence in the medical device industry.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Analytics & Reporting
• Generate, maintain, and distribute regular sales performance reports, including the Sales Rollup and territory productivity summaries
• Support the development and upkeep of dashboards and KPI frameworks in Power BI and Salesforce to monitor pipeline health, forecasting accuracy, and commercial activity.
Territory & Account Management Support
• Maintain and update the Territory Snapshot (sales roster), ensuring accuracy across field assignments and account alignments.
• Support surgeon targeting, account segmentation, and physician profiling initiatives led by the Director of Sales Operations.
• Assist with territory structure analysis and coverage modeling to help optimize sales resources.
Sales Operations Support
• Assist in the coordination of the quarterly Planning & Review (P&R) process by compiling data, preparing materials, and tracking action items.
• Support the administration and adoption of commercial systems and tools, including Salesforce CRM, MedScout, Power BI, and sales automation platforms.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, and Operations teams to support revenue forecasting, incentive program tracking, and campaign ROI analysis.
• Assist with new product launch readiness by compiling relevant sales data and market insights.
• Help ensure compliance with internal pricing policies, contract requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, Sunshine Act).
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in sales operations, business analysis, or a related analytical role; medical device or healthcare industry experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Salesforce CRM and/or Power BI preferred. MedScout is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in contributing to a mission-driven organization.
Compensation Range: $65,000 - $85,000
SI‗BONE.is.an.equal.opportunity.employer.committed.to.building.a.diverse.and.inclusive.
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