Institutional Research Senior Data Analyst

Job Title

Institutional Research Senior Data Analyst

Agency

Texas A&M University - Victoria

Department

Institutional Research & Effectiveness

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Victoria, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Senior Data Analyst, under general supervision, provides overall direction and management for the gathering, compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting of data. Designs data modeling/analysis services to mine systems and applications, builds, deploys and maintains data support tools, metadata inventories and definitions for database file/table creation. Compiling and formatting submissions for compliance with state and federals institutions and A&M System reports.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, maintains, and updates databases for highly complex specialized projects.
• Implements System policies and provides training to users on data management systems, collection of information, and resource development applications.
• Develops databases and spreadsheets for data analyses, oversees the collection and analyses of data.
• Responds to requests for information and prepares ad-hoc reports and query analyses in desired formats.
• Analyzes and interprets data, both from quantitative and qualitative analyses, using accepted statistical methods and qualitative research methods.
• Develops and performs needed assessments to identify problematic data, make corrections, and eliminate causes of data problems.
• Serves as a liaison with regards to data information needs.
• Prepares, maintains, and presents historical and comparative data.
• Compile and format submissions for compliance with state and federals institutions.
• Queries database for analysis and preparing reports for university constituents and to assist with preparing federal, state, and A&M System reports.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in data collection and analysis, and using data management information systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Starting salary for this position is $5,109.36 monthly and is negotiable depending on education and experience.

A Closer Look at A&M-Victoria

Texas A&M University-Victoria is a dynamic destination institution serving Texas and the world and is dedicated to providing every student with educational and leadership opportunities to become a successful professional and an engaged global citizen. Innovative educational activities challenge students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their lives in a complex world. A&M-Victoria promotes economic development and advances the quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence.

At Texas A&M University-Victoria, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence.

As a next-generation university, we redefine the boundaries of higher education, creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds to excel. Our unwavering focus on student success and research innovation sets us apart, positioning A&M-Victoria as a model for universities of the future.

Our History

Since our establishment in 1973, we have grown into a vibrant institution with a reputation for academic excellence and a dedication to student success. At Texas A&M University-Victoria, our history is a testament to our commitment to providing quality education and fostering academic achievement.

Texas A&M University-Victoria is the most recent addition to the Texas A&M University System – making it the 12th campus in the System. The University was founded in 1973 as part of the University of Houston System and was transferred to the Texas A&M System during the 89th Texas Legislative Session.

City Location

A regional hub 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, Victoria is a town of 65,000 located about two hours from Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Located in the Coastal Bend re