University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Edinburg, TX
posted 15 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Edinburg, TX
Educational Services
About the position
To provide support for institutional and unit program planning through the design and execution of institutional research projects, analysis and reporting. Responsible for generating, gathering and analyzing research data.
Responsibilities
- Compiles and analyzes data using statistical methodologies and computer software.
- Writes reports to address issues of importance for the university; performs ad-hoc reporting.
- Designs, compiles, and analyzes data using analytical and statistical methods.
- Determines data requirements, data sources and data collection methods.
- Distributes and catalogs electronic copies of annual statistical reports.
- Responds or coordinates responses to questionnaires and surveys received from local, state and federal agencies.
- Provides support for development of University long range plans.
- Writes application programs.
- Ensures integrity of data in all resources and provides guidelines and training that encourages their adoption and use.
- Updates and maintains the integrity of the SAIR data repository for use by the entire department.
- Helps verify and reconcile source data for accuracy and consistency.
- Consults with faculty and staff on new and existing projects as needed.
- Assists users in defining data needs and interpreting results of analyses.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Information Systems, Business or related field from an accredited university.
- Two (2) years of experience in institutional research, planning, statistics, programming, social sciences research or in a closely related field.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Information Systems, Business or related field from an accredited university.
