Senior Manager Data Analytics CLRWD - Center for Leadership Research and Workforce Development

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Senior Manager of Data Analytics, CLRWD

JOB SUMMARY 

The Senior Manager of Data Analytics will provide technical leadership and data management expertise for the JNIWL Center for Leadership Research and Workforce Development, serving as the primary architect for the HerDataTX platform and supporting evidence-based research on women’s leadership. While housed within the Center for Leadership Research and Workforce Development, this position serves as the primary data and research analytics resource for all three centers of the Jane Nelson Institute, supporting a unified research agenda focused on women’s leadership. This position combines advanced technical expertise in data analytics with research support, managing comprehensive data collection, analysis, and platform development that enables the Center’s research initiatives and workforce development programming. This position will initially focus on knowledge transfer and platform onboarding with the goal of assuming full technical ownership of the HerDataTX platform. Following that transition, the role will partner with the Center Director to develop a strategic roadmap for platform expansion and future research tool development. This position provides critical technical infrastructure and data expertise that supports the Center’s mission to establish TWU as the national leader in women’s leadership research.

Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained.  The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:      Director, CLRWD

Supervises:     Graduate Research Assistants, Temporary Research Personnel

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

Database and Platform Management 

• Administer and develop the HerDataTX resource database including database architecture, relational structure, automations, and integrations with the public-facing web interface. This architecture includes a comprehensive searchable repository of women’s leadership resources spanning academic research, industry reports, news coverage, and educational materials.

• Oversee the Representation Tracker system for real-time monitoring of women’s participation in municipal and county government positions.

• Manage the Research Portal, ensuring monthly research highlights, scholar spotlights, and trend analysis are current and accessible.

• Develop and maintain public-facing dashboards with representation metrics and leadership data.

• Evaluate and implement platform enhancements as the Center’s data needs scale, including potential migrations, API integrations, or expanded functionality.

Data Analysis and Research Support 

• Support primary research initiatives including rural women’s entrepreneurship studies, educational leadership analysis, and local elected office participation research through data collection analysis.

• Manage comprehensive data collection and analysis initiatives across all Center research areas.

• Conduct statistical analysis and data modeling to identify trends in women’s leadership.

• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all platforms and databases.

Research Partnerships and Collaboration 

• Establish and maintain data-sharing agreements with academic institutions, government agencies, and industry organizations engaged in women’s leadership research.

• Serve as the primary technical liaison to external research partners, facilitating data exchange, platform access, and collaborative research design.

• Support the Center’s entrepreneurship and public policy centers in identifying shared data needs and opportunities for cross-center research collaboration.

• Represent the Center’s data capabilities in partnership conversations, including contributing to grant proposals and sponsored research agreements that involve data infrastructure.

Research Dissemination and Communication Support 

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