Data and Research Assistant/Testing Coordinator

HTU; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU seeks a data administrator to support Educator Preparation Partners and TEA accreditation efforts at the Dallas campus. The role emphasizes data collection, reporting, and ongoing liaison with external partners.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), teaching certification, strong Excel/Power BI skills, and experience with data systems and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
• Teacher Certification.
• Knowledge and experience with data collection systems.
• Experience in data collection, desegregation, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other Office products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison for Educator Preparation Partners such as Pearson, TEA, and AAQEP.
• Maintain data systems and collect data sources.
• Create data analysis reports including charts, graphs, and reviews.
• Monitor student progress.
• Communicate with and submit information to the TEA for accreditation needs.

Skills

Data collection systems

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis and reporting

Communication and customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Taskstream

Blackboard

240 Tutoring

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as liaison for Educator Preparation Partners such as Pearson, TEA, and AAQEP.
• Maintaining various data systems and collecting data sources.
• Creating data analysis reports including charts, graphs, and reviews.
• Monitoring student progress.
• Communicating with and submitting information to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for accreditation needs including ASEP reporting, accountability reporting, student score reporting, certification program applications, and audit requirements.
• Assisting with national reporting for accreditations such as AAQEP and SACSCOC, including data compilation and annual report drafting.
• Communicating and intervening with Pearson and ETS Testing Centers by compiling test data, scheduling exams, assisting with Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL), and managing special testing circumstances.
• Assisting in administration of state representative examinations during TExES Test Preparation Seminar courses by monitoring test administration, scoring exams, and providing assessment feedback.
• Supporting full-time and adjunct professors and candidates with systems like Taskstream, 240 Tutoring, Field-based Comprehensive Project, and Blackboard.
• Assisting Field Supervisors with practicum, internship, and clinical teacher documentation and TEA forms.
• Communicating with district partners regarding TEA requirements, certifications, accreditations, principal surveys, hiring recommendations, site applications, and grant applications.
• Performing other duties as required by the College of Education including adapting to changes in testing procedures, legislative requirements, and accreditation standards.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Master’s Degree preferred; Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Teacher Certification.
• Knowledge and experience with data collection systems.
• Experience in data collection, desegregation, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other Office products.
• Strong data management skills ensuring accuracy, organization, and integrity.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Must be a Christian who holds Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and accepts the Old and New Testaments as sacred Scriptures.
• Willingness to follow University policies supporting its Christian mission and Code of Conduct.

Work Schedule and Location

• Full-time position with regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Work location is the main campus at 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211.