Data Analyst

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:

General Notes

The university provides employees with 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 the extension of the appointment depending on funding and performance.

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

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 em