Data Analyst

Job TitleData Analyst

AgencyTexas A&M University

DepartmentOffice Of Admissions

Proposed Minimum Salary$3,750.00 monthly

Job LocationCollege Station, Texas

Job TypeStaff

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.

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, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Eight hours of paid sick leave 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

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars

Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time 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 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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