Estimated duration
~40h
Deadline
Mon, Aug 10, 2026
Location
📍 Remote only
USD
We are developing a college discovery and comparison tool aimed at helping high schoolers find and compare colleges they may not have otherwise considered. The tool aggregates data from multiple external sources — including the College Scorecard API and US News — and displays metrics such as tuition costs, admission rates, graduation rates, rankings, and other standard college data points, alongside internally developed advanced metrics.
We are looking for a detail-oriented researcher/data auditor to rigorously audit the externally sourced data outputs of our tool across 1,300+ colleges. Your primary focus will be on verifying the accuracy of data pulled from public sources like the College Scorecard API and US News (NOT our internal proprietary metrics).
Your responsibilities will include:
Important: You will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before receiving access to the repository. All work and findings must remain strictly confidential.
Access and onboarding details will be provided after selection and NDA signing.
A complete, structured audit report has been delivered covering all 1,300+ colleges, documenting any discrepancies found between the tool's data outputs and the raw data from the College Scorecard API and US News. The report must clearly identify each incorrect field, the tool's value vs. the correct source value, and a severity rating for each discrepancy.
EVIDENCE DETAILS
Submit a structured audit report (Google Doc, spreadsheet, or similar) covering all colleges audited. The report must include: (1) college name, (2) data field checked, (3) tool's outputted value, (4) correct value from the source, (5) source cited, and (6) severity of the discrepancy. Provide a shareable link to the report AND paste a written summary of key findings (e.g., most common error types, overall accuracy rate).
Must be comfortable setting up a local development environment using Google Antigravity
Must be able to clone and run a GitHub repository via terminal
Must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before starting
Experience with data verification or research auditing
Familiarity with the College Scorecard API or US News college data is a plus
Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings clearly
Must be reliable and able to deliver within the deadline
USD