Data Specialist, Houston Endowment Grant (Temporary - Grant Funded)

Alvin College • Alvin College, TX

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About The Position

The Data Specialist supports the Houston Endowment Implementation Grant by managing data collection, analysis, reporting, and evaluation activities. The role collaborates with grant staff and institutional partners to monitor student outcomes, measure grant performance, and support data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

This is a full-time, temporary, grant-funded position. Continued employment depends on continued grant funding. The minimum salary is $49,748.69; the salary offer is commensurate with education and related experience. The position may require travel to the main campus in Alvin and to offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel, and Pearland, and Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon, or Lake Jackson. A criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check is required. Official transcripts and/or certifications must be provided within 30 days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions must have their coursework evaluated for U.S. equivalency.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Business, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• One year of experience in data collection, reporting, program evaluation, institutional or grant-related research, or related work.
• Experience using spreadsheets, databases, CRM systems, and data visualization or reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
• One year of experience in institutional research at community colleges or universities is listed under knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to provide official transcripts and/or certifications within 30 days of hire.
• Academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• A criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Business, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education, workforce development, grant-funded programs, or student success initiatives.
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague, CRM systems, Power BI, Excel, or similar reporting platforms.
• Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies and student success metrics.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data collection systems to track grant objectives, performance indicators, student outcomes, and project milestones.
• Collect, validate, reconcile, and analyze data from CRM, Ellucian Colleague, surveys, spreadsheets, HyFlex courses, and other institutional sources.
• Monitor enrollment, retention, credential completion, advising, early alerts, employment outcomes, and workforce pathway transitions.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and data summaries for College leadership, grant stakeholders, Houston Endowment, and external evaluators.
• Support CRM and Early Alert implementation by maintaining data accuracy, integrity, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate quantitative and qualitative evaluation activities, including student surveys, focus groups, and external evaluation support.
• Analyze trends, identify barriers, and recommend improvements to support student success and grant performance.
• Collaborate with grant personnel, Institutional Research, and external partners to monitor deliverables, support continuous improvement, and ensure data confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree