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Data Analyst
- Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)
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Job Title
Data Analyst
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Office Of Admissions
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,750.00 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
What we want
Join our innovative Data Analytics, CRM, and Communications team (DACC) within the Office of Admissions as a Data Analyst. In this role, you'll collaborate with a talented team to deliver insightful data reporting, compelling visualizations, and thorough analysis services that support both internal and external university stakeholders. This is your chance to contribute to the strategic direction of our admissions process and enhance the university's data-driven decision-making.
What you need to know
Salary: $45,000 - $49,712 (Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience)
Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended
Position Details: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekend
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
+ Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience
+ Two years of professional, non-clerical experience in data management, visualization, analysis, or closely related work
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Master's degree
+ Four or more years of experience, preferably in higher education in an Ellucian Banner environment, with experience in Strategic Enrollment Management, advanced Excel utilization (pivot tables, formulas, graphing), data queries (SQL), data visualization/business intelligence tools, Constituent Relationship Management tools (CRM) – preferably in a Technolutions Slate environment, Tableau, and statistical analysis
+ Understanding of the role of strategic enrollment management in making decisions in a higher education environment
+ Aware of basic statistical analysis tools and tests (regression, probability, and forecasting)
+ Experience working with Microsoft Excel and visualization tools in a business or higher education environment
+ Ability to design, develop, conduct, and assess effectiveness of programs and applications specifically with regard to Enrollment Management
+ Experience using Structured Query Language (SQL)
+ Experience working with spreadsheet or visualization programs in a business or higher education environment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
+ Ability to participate in and foster a collaborative team environment
+ Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
+ Ability to gather information requirements, retrieve accurate information, and present that information in an understandable form (MS Excel, Tableau, or other data visualization/presentation tools)
+ Aptitude and willingness to learn new data analysis tools and methodology
+ Understanding and appreciation for the role of admissions/recruiting functions in a higher education environment
+ Ability to effectively work independently
+ Must be able to operate in a deadline-oriented environment
+ Must demonstrate ability to work with users possessing various levels of technical and functional knowledge, and demonstrate a customer service orientation to faculty, staff, administrators, and affiliated professional organizations
Responsibilities
Analysis/Reporting:
+ Performs data queries, data analysis, data mining and generates ad hoc reports and data visualizations for Division and University stakeholders
+ Serves as point of contact on certain data mining and reporting projects
CRM Support:
+ Assists CRM and Communications team members with building communications, events, portals, data uploads, and forms as assigned
Consultation:
+ Collaborates with other data analysts to provide data-related consulting and training services to University constituents
Professional Development:
+ Continues professional development through attendance at meetings, professional seminars, training sessions and conferences.
Who we are
The Office of Admissions handles freshman, transfer, graduate, international, and other applicant types who wish to apply to Texas A&M University. The office is also responsible for recruiting and enrollment of an academically prepared student body of all backgrounds that is geographically and economically varied. In addition, Admissions also offers several opportunities for prospective students and their families to visit campus throughout the year to learn about the rich traditions and culture of Texas A&M University. To learn more about us, please visit our website. https://admissions.tamu.edu/
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
+ Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
+ Eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
+ Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training and webinars
+ Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
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.
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