Data Analyst
Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Job Posting Title:Data Analyst----Hiring Department:Office of
the President----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly
Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt----Earliest Start
Date:Immediately----Position Duration:Expected to Continue Until
Dec 31, 2025----Location:Texas----Job Details:General NotesThe Data
to Insights (D2I) Initiative at UT Austin is an investment to build
a trusted, integrated, and scalable information infrastructure that
transforms complex UT data into valued insights for data-informed
decisions.As a team member in the Data to Insights (D2I)
Initiative, you will work with a cross-campus team using the latest
cloud technologies to build a next-generation data ecosystem that
will improve decision-making and advance the university's mission.
We believe the best ideas arise from collaborative work among
colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences. We actively
seek diversity of viewpoint and perception in our student, faculty,
and staff recruiting and retention practices. If you're the type of
person who loves to learn and wants to know your work has meaning,
you may find your career home at UT Austin. Please note that this
position is currently funded through December 31, 2025.The
University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits
package to staff, including:
- Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%;
family premiums at 50%)
- Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit
retirement plan)
- Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity
403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare
expenses
- Training and conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Athletic ticket discounts
- Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff
ID cardFor more details, please see:
https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and
https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewardsThis
position requires you to maintain internet service and a mobile
phone with voice and data plans to be used when required for
work.This position provides life/work balance with typically a
40-hour work week and travel generally limited to training (e.g.,
conferences/courses).PurposeWe are seeking a Data Analyst to join
the D2I Analytics team. As a Data Analyst, youdevelop and build
high-quality, nuanced, and timely data analytics to empower
strategic decisions and policies by University leadership and
stakeholders. This position supports emergent and specialty
analytics projects for decision-makers within the Provost's Office,
Faculty Affairs, Enrollment Management, and other University
offices.ResponsibilitiesData Analysis:
- Develops and maintains descriptive, predictive, and
prescriptive analytics and consumable reports, dashboards, and
other analytical tools to provide University leadership and various
stakeholders with necessary data to support decision-making.
- Applies advanced coding, Tableau, data visualization
techniques, and other analytical skills to translate business logic
and produce deliverables in response to routine and non-routine
data requests.
- Engages in (and automates where possible) best practices for
data-detailed activities, such as collecting, merging, cleaning,
coding, validating, documenting, and updating datasets for
analytical use.
- Assists with special projects and ad hoc data requests as
needed.Collaboration, Communication, & Institutional Knowledge:
- Works both independently and collaboratively with
cross-functional teams to develop exceptional data products to meet
university needs.
- Participates in the Data Project Lifecycle - from conception,
requirements gathering and design, documentation, development and
testing through deployment.
- Engages and communicates with partners and stakeholders to
manage requests, expectations, and deliverables.
- Effectively communicates project status, progress, risks, and
issues to drive project to completion.
- Develops an in-depth knowledge of university data
processes.
- Handles confidential information with tact and discretion.
- Implements best practices for data governance, data management,
project management, and version control.Required
QualificationsBachelor's degree with quantitative experience (e.g.,
social sciences, statistics, applied mathematics, economics, etc.).
One year of professional experience with business analysis, data
analysis/research, data communications/writing/editing and
interpretation of data. Demonstrated ability in data analysis, and
a passion for using data to answer questions and solve problems.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex and/or ambiguous
information from multiple sources using a variety of tools and
techniques, transforming that information into consumable analytics
for technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated proficiency
in using at least one data/statistics syntax language (e.g., R,
Python) and SQL to query large databases, manipulate, and analyze
data. Excellent interpersonal skills to positively contribute to
collaborative team, influence without authority, and thoughtfully
and productively give and receive feedback. Proven prioritization
and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple
projects simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication
skills, critical thinking and creative problem-solving,
documentation habits, and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability
to maintain a high level of professionalism Relevant education and
experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred
QualificationsMaster's degree with data analysis and applied
statistics experience. Proficiency in R language. Experience with
ggplot2/matplotlib, R markdown, and/or Tableau. Experience with
advanced statistical methods (e.g.,, generalized linear models,
factor analysis, SVMs, ROCs). Experience with task-tracking tools
(e.g., Jira), code-versioning tools (e.g., Github), and
documentation tools (e.g., Confluence). Experience in higher
education administration, programming, or analysis. Interest in
higher education data, processes, and progress. Familiarity with UT
Austin's administrative computing environment. Knowledge of federal
education law and policies related to education records. Experience
using Agile methodologies.Salary$73,000 + depending on
qualificationsWorking Conditions
- Typical office environment
- Repetitive use of keyboard
- Occasional extended work hours or on-call obligation
- Location up to 100% remote at employee discretion with office
work environment also an option. Majority of team is located in
Austin, TX, and working remotely with infrequent in-office
presence.Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one
reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who
have been employed in their current position for the last six
continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for
through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both
promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are
promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without
supervisor approval.----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement
plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS),
subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at
least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A criminal history
background check will be required for finalist(s) under
consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The
University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws
regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University
is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in
employment, educational programs and activities, and
admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin
will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against
employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another
employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part
of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other
employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have
access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in
response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment
Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete
the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will
be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove
your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of
employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at
the university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use
E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective
May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of
E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see
the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
- E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]----Compliance:Employees
may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus
Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided
resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are
defined and outlined in HOP-3031.The Clery Act requires all
prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual
Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent
report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services,
1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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