Institutional Research Data Analyst

Texas A&M University - Victoria • Victoria, TX

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About The Position

The Data Analyst, under general supervision, gathers, compiles, analyzes, interprets, reports data and identifies patterns. 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. Education and Experience: -Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. -Two years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. -Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Queries database for analysis and preparing reports for university constituents and to assist with preparing federal, state, and A&M System reports. Salary range for this position: $3,542.59 - $4,888.71 monthly 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/Veterans/Disability Employer. Texas A&M University-Victoria, located in the heart of the Coastal Bend region since 1973 in Victoria, Texas, offers courses leading to more than 50 academic programs in the colleges of Business; Education & Health Professions; Liberal Arts & Social Sciences; and Natural & Applied Science. The university supports the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Opportunities for All initiative to increase awareness about state colleges and universities and the important role they have in providing a high-quality and accessible education to an increasingly diverse student population, as well as contributing to regional and state economic development. The policy of A&M-Victoria is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, veteran’s status, genetic information or sex (including pregnancy), except where such a distinction is required by law. Additionally, A&M-Victoria prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment and educational programs on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.
• Queries database for analysis and preparing reports for university constituents and to assist with preparing federal, state, and A&M System reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level