Texas A&M University Texarkana
Location
Texarkana, TX | United States
Job description
Job Title
Data Analyst
Agency
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Department
Assoc Provost Of Academic & Student Affairs
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Texarkana, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Data Analyst will support the management of institutional data resources, focusing on running established reports and contributing to mandatory institutional reporting, assessment, and accreditation activities.
Salary Information: The expected salary for this position is $40,385.88 annually.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops, maintains, and updates databases for specialized projects.
- Collects and tallies data.
- Responds to requests for information and prepares ad-hoc reports and query analyses in desired formats.
- Manipulates data and calculations.
- Analyzes and interprets data, both quantitative and qualitative analyses, using accepted statistical methods and qualitative research methods.
- Compiles data into usable reports.
- Prepares, maintains, and presents historical and comparative data.
- Prepares and presents technical information as educational material for non-technically trained audiences at a variety of public forum.
- Use Excel to maintain, manipulate, and analyze data sets, contributing to the development of insights and reports.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of mandatory reporting requirements, such as the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the Common Data Set (CDS).
- Runs predefined reports in WebFOCUS to support ongoing data analysis and institutional reporting needs.
- Manages the iSite Service Desk ticketing system for the department, prioritizing and tracking data requests and reporting assignments.
- Responds promptly to university data requests, providing accurate information and analysis to support decision-making.
- Engages in ongoing training to enhance technical skills and knowledge in institutional data management.
- Collaborates effectively with other departments to fulfill data needs and support institutional objectives.
- Supports various university assessment, survey, and evaluation activities through historical and comparative data initiatives.
- This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three years of related experience in data collection and analysis.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analysis, Data Science, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems.
- Ability to demonstrate organizational skills though the management of multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Adept at quickly learning new software and adapting to changing technologies.
- Strong communication skills to interact with a collective university community.
- Experience with reporting tools, databases, or data management systems.
- Familiarity with higher education data reporting, assessment, and accreditation processes.
SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:
This position generally does not supervise employees.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume and 3 professional references with contact information and with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.
Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact
[email protected]
.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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