Senior Manager for Career Insights and Analytics, Texas McCombs

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Manager for Career Insights and Analytics to oversee data analytics within the Career Management team. This role will enhance career education and employer engagement through strategic data use, leading a team and managing the RecruitMcCombs platform. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and substantial experience in data analytics, project management, and communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage data analytics to support decision-making.
• Lead the Data Analytics and Strategy team.
• Develop predictive models and statistical analyses.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or Data Science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

12Twenty

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Senior Manager for Career Insights and Analytics, Texas McCombs

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Job Posting Title:

Senior Manager for Career Insights and Analytics, Texas McCombs

Job Posting Title:

Senior Manager for Career Insights and Analytics, Texas McCombs

Hiring Department:

Red McCombs School of Business

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the

U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

For more information about the McCombs School of Business please visit https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/.

Purpose

The Senior Manager for Career Insights and Analytics, housed within the Career Management and Corporate Relations team at McCombs School of Business, oversees the strategic use of data to improve career education, coaching, and employer engagement. This role manages data analytics to support decision-making, enhance career outcomes, and strengthen employer partnerships.

Additionally, the Senior Manager leads the administration and optimization of the RecruitMcCombs platform, ensuring system performance, data integrity, and user support across all teams.

Responsibilities

Data Oversight and Leadership

• As the business owner and system administrator for the Recruit McCombs platform, a 12Twenty software, partner with leadership to establish data-driven goals and strategies that align with the Career Management and Corporate Relations team objectives
• Lead and manage the Data Analytics and Strategy team, which includes supervision of analysts focused on analyzing career outcomes and engagement metrics tied to undergraduate and graduate programs as well as ensuring the optimal performance of RecruitMcCombs.
• Contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of RecruitMcCombs, managing system upgrades, troubleshooting, and improvements based on feedback as well as ensuring RecruitMcCombs meets the School’s business needs, priorities, and/or reporting requirements changes related to career management and outcomes. Partner with McCombs Technology Solutions and 12Twenty as needed to ensure system effectiveness and implementation of system enhancements.
  
  
  

Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting

• Manage the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data related to career education, coaching, and employer engagements through RecruitMcCombs, ensuring data integrity and quality.
• Present data findings using advanced visualization software and techniques to enhance understanding and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead the production of comprehensive internal and external reports for various stakeholders including senior leadership, employers, students, and faculty.
  
  
  

User Support and Training

• Develop and conduct training sessions to elevate staff proficiency in using data, analytics tools, and technology, including RM.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to users, helping resolve any issues with the data systems and optimizing use of RM.
• Advise on procedure changes and platform functionality within RecruitMcCombs to support achieving CMCR’s outcome goals.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging data analysis technologies.
  
  
  

Predictive Modeling and Statistical Analysis

• Develop predictive models and statistical analyses to forecast trends and measure the impact of career offerings.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of career initiatives and RecruitMcCombs functionality.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience supervising professional and/or student staff.
• At least 5 years of experience in assessment and/or data analytics w/ demonstrated strong proficiency in data analysis tools and systems, such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• 3 years of project management experience w/ proven track record in managing complex analytics projects and leading operational changes.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights and solutions to non-technical stakeholders clearly and compellingly.
• An entrepreneurial orientation and proven track record of taking the initiative and making things happen (i.e., self-starter).
• Demonstrated experience and skill in establishing strong relationships, forging collaborative partnerships, building consensus, and effectively managing change.
• Strong attention to detail/accuracy and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast- paced and collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to analyze and produce clear, succinct reports on assessment and data analytics.
  
  
  

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education.
• Familiarity with career service management systems including 12Twenty.
• More than 5 years of experience in assessment and/or data analytics
• Knowledge of accreditation standards related to career services and student outcomes data.
• Deep knowledge of undergraduate and graduate level careers (specifically within Finance Services, Consulting, Technology, CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), Retail, Manufacturing, and Transportation).
  
  
  

Salary Range

• $80,000 + depending on qualifications
  
  
  

Working Conditions

• May work under standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Regular weekday hours required. Monday - Friday work hours will flex accordingly and may require evening or weekend availability.
• This is an Austin, TX-based position.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.
  
  
  

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 use 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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Higher Education

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