Research Data Analyst - Child Welfare, Social Work Department, College Health, Community and Policy; HCAP

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Research Data Analyst - Child Welfare, Social Work Department, College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP)

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond.

UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , You Tube or Linked In .

Up to $60,920/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Full Time

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/1/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is preferred.
• Contact information for three professional references.

The Research Data Analyst, Child Welfare is responsible for performing data analysis using statistical techniques, researching and analyzing information from various foster care and educational databases, and creating reports on data and results. This role gathers and analyzes data from various databases and sources, performs statistical and/or mathematical programming, develops reports and visual representations, develops and/or maintains databases, and provides consultation and technical assistance.

This is a grant-funded position, which may be extended or shortened based upon availability of funds and/or work.

• Manages, reformats, enters, edits, merges, and maintains data in preparation for analysis.
• Analyzes data using statistical or mathematical software to generate descriptive statistics and develop statistical models and graphics.
• Reviews statistical output for consistency and quality.
• Assists in the development and implementation of evaluation plans.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data to evaluate program activities and components.
• Conducts thorough evaluations of research training programs.
• Communicates statistical results to supervising faculty or staff.
• Utilizes system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and determine root cause for data problems from input errors or inadequate field edits, and suggest possible solutions.
• Dissemination of research findings through written reports and/or presentations at meetings and conferences.
• Supervises and mentors graduate students when preparing reports, manuscripts, and briefs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience collecting, managing, and analyzing data in SPSS, SAS, or R.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

• Experience working in complex, longitudinal datasets.
• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Demography, Statistics, or other related field.
• Advanced data analytic skills (e.g., structural equation modeling, growth curve modeling, and longitudinal data analyses).
• Experience translating research findings to various audiences through publications, presentations, reports, and social media.
• Experience with datasets related to foster care and/or education.

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Deadline Driven
• Attention to Detail
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving

• Office environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary based on the department's needs.

• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This position will work primarily on campus
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