Data Specialist, Houston Endowment Grant; Temporary - Grant Funded

Minimum Salary $49,748.69
Salary offer commensurate with education and related experience.
This position is a Full-Time Temporary Grant Funded position. Continued employment is based on continued grant.

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

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

• 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.

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/reporting tools

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 – English/Spanish

One (1) year experience in institutional research at community colleges or universities Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences

Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview. Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines. Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the NACES website for further information.

May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson. This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.