Data Analyst

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Data Analyst to join its team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage and analyze data that impacts student success. As a Data Analyst, you will collect and interpret data, ensuring quality control while providing technical assistance and training to staff. Your contributions will directly support grant goals and enhance educational programs. With a competitive benefits package and a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for someone passionate about data-driven decision-making and educational improvement. Join a team committed to making a difference in students' lives!

Benefits

Health insurance (100% premiums covered)

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in data analysis/reporting preferred.
• Strong computer skills and experience with databases and statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Manage collection, analysis, and reporting of GEAR UP cohort data.
• Train GEAR UP staff and ensure data quality and validation.

Skills

Data Analysis

Statistical Methods

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree

Tools

Python

SPSS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google Studio

Qualtrics

Survey Monkey

Job description

Job Posting Title: Data Analyst

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Hiring Department: Curriculum and Instruction

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Position Open To: All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

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FLSA Status: Exempt

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Earliest Start Date: Immediately

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Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025

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Location: AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

The university provides employees a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance (premiums covered 100% for full-time benefits-eligible employees), retirement plans, and paid leave, in addition to other programs and services.

This position is fixed term, and the expected end date is August 31, 2025, with the possibility of renewal and extension of the appointment depending on funding and performance.

Purpose: Reporting to the Data and Research Specialist at IPSI, the Data Analyst will be responsible for managing the collection, analysis, and reporting of GEAR UP cohort data and ensuring proper validation and quality control. The position will be required to train and support GEAR UP staff, as needed, in the use of the data system.

Responsibilities:

• Request and maintain accurate data entry records, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary. In collaboration with the evaluation partner, develop data management structures and processes, analyze and interpret data including selection and application of statistical methods. Effectively disseminate findings by formulating and presenting reports of results including graphical displays. Monitor progress made toward grant goals and student benchmarks and share outcomes from project activities on an ongoing basis.
• Validate and audit submitted data and run quality control reports on a regular basis. Respond to data requests from GEAR UP program staff by creating or running web-based data reports.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to data system users related to account access, site navigation, and data entry issues.
• Deliver in-person and online trainings on data collection, reporting, and navigating the data collection platform.
• Prepare and submit data requests to the National Student Clearinghouse, and analyze report results.
• Create value-added survey instruments and customized reports for IPSI, partner districts, and others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and experience in data analysis/reporting, research administration or a related field. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to successfully manage multiple deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members. Strong computer skills and experience working with databases and statistical software (e.g., Python or SPSS). Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word programs. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree and 3+ years of related experience. Experience working with data/evaluation of federal grant projects. Experience working with custom databases. Familiarity with Google Studio as well as survey tools (e.g. Qualtrics, Survey Monkey).

Salary Range: $62,128 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions: May work around standard office conditions with repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.

Required Materials:

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.