Research Associate, Data Analyst, Data Scientist

Position Information

Hiring Department
:
Center for Institutional Evaluation, Research and Planning (CIERP)

Posting End Date
:
Open till filled

Hours
: 40 hours per week in-person, standard Monday
- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Location
:
On-Site - El Paso, TX

FLSA status
:
Exempt

Earliest Start Date
:
As soon as possible.

Salary
:
Commensurate with experience.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

• List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Summary
:
Under the general supervision and with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs moderately complex specialized reporting, data, and research projects.

Provide support to the Center's leadership in meeting mandated State, federal, and campus reporting requirements and assist with the University’s information dissemination needs. Incumbent will collaborate with others on the design, development, programming, testing, and maintenance of online data tools.

Use institutional databases, as well as federal and State databases, to assist with data requests and analyses by writing and optimizing complex SQL queries to extract data from relational databases, preferably SQL Server and Oracle.

Use MS SQL for data queries and develop web-based applications using Visual Studio and C#.

Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies; troubleshoot data-related issues to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Develop web-based reports, dashboards, and visualization tools.

Assist in design of research studies, create databases, and complete analyses for short-term and longitudinal studies. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Planning and Center leadership or supervisor.

Document reporting processes, data sources, and data definitions.

Utilize skills to define reporting, research, or data problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and identify unresolved questions for future investigations.

Use large databases and access national and State data resources.

Use computer applications (Excel, Power

BI, and PowerPoint), and HTML a plus.

Analyze and interpret scientific and technical publications. Assist with presentations to stakeholders.

Work effectively as a member of a research team. Comply with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education
:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Analytics, Information Systems & Business Analytics, or relevant graduate education.

Experience
:
None.

Ideal candidates will have prior experience in an institutional research office setting or similar. Two years experience in data analysis in social and behavioral sciences, higher education research, public administration, or related field. PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Analytics, Information Systems & Business Analytics.

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