Senior Manager of Research Data - Center for Leadership Research & Workforce Development

Texas Woman’s University•Denton, TX

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Research Data and Analysis leads data stewardship, research analysis, and data communication for the JNIWL Center for Leadership Research and Workforce Development (CLRWD). The position manages the HerDataTX platform and supports evidence-based research on women’s leadership. Although housed within CLRWD, the role serves as the primary research data resource for all three Institute centers and supports a unified research agenda on women’s leadership. The position leads ongoing management of HerDataTX, the Center’s public-facing data platform, including its datasets, dashboards, and resource database. It leads data analysis for Center research activities and develops insights and data visualizations to build awareness and engagement with HerDataTX. The role supports the Center’s mission to establish Texas Woman’s University as a national leader in women’s leadership research. Work is performed under general supervision and evaluated according to assignments completed and results obtained. The position reports to the Director, CLRWD, and supervises Graduate Research Assistants and Temporary Research Personnel.

Requirements

A master’s degree in Social Sciences, Data Analytics, Statistics, Research Methods, Public Policy, Women’s Studies, Library and Information Science, or a related field is required. A bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.
Demonstrated experience in social science research, data analytics, or research management, including database management, statistical software, quantitative analysis, and translating data insights for public audiences.
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regularly scheduled days and work hours.
Adhere to federal and state regulations and TWU policies and procedures concerning information security and privacy.
Skills in project management.
Skills in relational database management systems.
Ability to use data visualization tools and develop dashboards.
Knowledge of social science research methods.
Ability to identify meaningful insights in data and communicate findings to non-technical audiences.
Knowledge of web-based platforms and content management systems.
Ability to troubleshoot or coordinate data integration issues.
Knowledge of data security protocols, data quality, and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of Texas’ political and business landscape.
Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree preferred.
Experience in women’s leadership research and mixed-methods research approaches.
Experience with Airtable or similar relational database platforms.
Experience in higher education or academic research settings preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update the HerDataTX platform and website, coordinating with the Center Director to keep monthly research highlights, scholar spotlights, and trend analysis current and accessible.
Oversee the HerDataTX Representation Tracker for real-time monitoring of women’s participation in municipal and county government positions.
Expand the curated repository of women’s leadership resources, including academic research, industry reports, news coverage, and educational materials.
Maintain HerDataTX data documentation and recommend platform enhancements as data needs grow, coordinating with university IT or vendors as needed.
Work with the Center Director and research partners to identify gaps and data-driven insights on women’s leadership.
Manage and support data collection and analysis across all Center research areas.
Manage concurrent data and research initiatives, including timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and research compliance across platforms and databases.
Support the Center Director in data-driven strategic planning and operational decision-making.
Serve as the primary technical liaison to research partners, establish data-sharing agreements, and facilitate data exchange and platform access with academic, government, and industry organizations.
Serve as the primary research data resource for all three Institute centers, supporting data collection and analysis and identifying shared data needs for cross-center collaboration.
Contribute expertise on the Center’s data capabilities to research collaboration planning, grant proposals, and sponsored research agreements.
Support the development of annual reports and research briefs through data analysis and visualization.
Create infographics and shareable data visualizations for public audiences to build awareness and engagement with HerDataTX.
Provide data analysis support for peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
Translate complex data findings into accessible formats for diverse audiences.
Perform other duties as requested.