About the role

The Senior Data Analyst manages the gathering, compiling, and interpretation of institutional data to support university reporting and compliance. They design data models, maintain complex databases, and provide analytical support for federal, state, and system-level reporting requirements.

What they look for

Data analysis Database management Data modeling Statistical methods Qualitative research Quantitative analysis Reporting Data mining Metadata management Compliance reporting Database administration Spreadsheet management Communication skills Multitasking

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of four years of related experience in data collection, analysis, and data management information systems is required.

Full description

Job Title

Institutional Research Senior Data Analyst

Agency

Texas A&M University - Victoria

Department

Institutional Research & Effectiveness

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Victoria, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Senior Data Analyst, under general supervision, provides overall direction and management for the gathering, compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting of data. Designs data modeling/analysis services to mine systems and applications, builds, deploys and maintains data support tools, metadata inventories and definitions for database file/table creation. Compiling and formatting submissions for compliance with state and federals institutions and A&M System reports.

Responsibilities:

Develops, maintains, and updates databases for highly complex specialized projects.
Implements System policies and provides training to users on data management systems, collection of information, and resource development applications.
Develops databases and spreadsheets for data analyses, oversees the collection and analyses of data.
Responds to requests for information and prepares ad-hoc reports and query analyses in desired formats.
Analyzes and interprets data, both from quantitative and qualitative analyses, using accepted statistical methods and qualitative research methods.
Develops and performs needed assessments to identify problematic data, make corrections, and eliminate causes of data problems.
Serves as a liaison with regards to data information needs.
Prepares, maintains, and presents historical and comparative data.
Compile and format submissions for compliance with state and federals institutions.
Queries database for analysis and preparing reports for university constituents and to assist with preparing federal, state, and A&M System reports.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of related experience in data collection and analysis, and using data management information systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Starting salary for this position is $5,109.36 monthly and is negotiable depending on education and experience.

A Closer Look at A&M-Victoria

Texas A&M University-Victoria is a dynamic destination institution serving Texas and the world and is dedicated to providing every student with educational and leadership opportunities to become a successful professional and an engaged global citizen. Innovative educational activities challenge students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their lives in a complex world. A&M-Victoria promotes economic development and advances the quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence.

At Texas A&M University-Victoria, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence.

As a next-generation university, we redefine the boundaries of higher education, creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds to excel. Our unwavering focus on student success and research innovation sets us apart, positioning A&M-Victoria as a model for universities of the future.

Our History

Since our establishment in 1973, we have grown into a vibrant institution with a reputation for academic excellence and a dedication to student success. At Texas A&M University-Victoria, our history is a testament to our commitment to providing quality education and fostering academic achievement.

Texas A&M University-Victoria is the most recent addition to the Texas A&M University System – making it the 12th campus in the System. The University was founded in 1973 as part of the University of Houston System and was transferred to the Texas A&M System during the 89th Texas Legislative Session.

City Location

A regional hub 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, Victoria is a town of 65,000 located about two hours from Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Located in the Coastal Bend region of Texas, A&M-Victoria serves the educational needs, promotes economic well-being, and advances the community and region's quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence.

Mission Statement

Texas A&M University-Victoria (A&M-Victoria), a dynamic destination institution serving Texas and the world, is dedicated to providing every student with educational and leadership opportunities to become a successful professional and an engaged global citizen. Innovative educational activities challenge students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their lives in a complex world. Texas A&M University-Victoria promotes economic development and advances quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence.

Our Goals

Continually enhance the quality of our student experience. Promote and expand access to education. Increase community engagements and increase public events for diverse audiences on our campuses. Promote a culture of institutional identification among stakeholders

Academic Excellence

Several of A&M-Victoria’s academic degree programs have drawn top rankings from organizations including College Consensus, Intelligent.com and Research.com. Our Accreditations include: SACSCOC Accredited, AACSB Accredited, ABET Accredited, CACREP Accredited, NASP Accredited, and TASP Accredited

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest and most impactful higher education systems in the country, with an annual budget of $7.3 billion. Its statewide network includes 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M–Fort Worth and the Texas A&M–RELLIS. The System serves nearly 180,000 students and reaches millions more through service, research and outreach programs each year. With nearly $1.6 billion in annual research expenditures, the System fuels innovation, supports communities and drives Texas’ economy forward.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.