Job Posting Title:

Data Analyst, Texas McCombs

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Hiring Department:

Red McCombs School of Business

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

For more information about the McCombs School of Business please visit https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/.

Purpose

This Data Analyst position will join the McCombs Career Management & Corporate Relations. The primary purpose of this role is to manage data analytics and reporting to support strategic initiatives and business decisions for the career coaching teams. In particular, this role will develop and enhance data analytics for the McCombs Career Management & Corporate Ecosystem team. These analytics will provide student insights and internal/external employment trends

ResponsibilitiesData Analysis and ReportingCollect, clean, and analyze large and complex data sets to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improving services and programs.Strategize on making analyses easily repeatable and generalizable by other team members in the future by documenting methodology and validation.Manage employment data analytics for career coaching teams; lead all internal and external reporting requests. Requests include and are not limited to: outcome and employment data submissions, media requests, annual employment reports, reports to the Dean, employers, faculty, and department inquiries.Develop data visualization dashboards (via Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet, etc.) that outline industry and function YOY trends, leveraging past employment data, and forecasted data from current student surveys. Trend analysis will provide career coaching teams with just-in-time analysis that can allow the teams to adjust content to meet dynamic student needs.

Data Collection and ManagementDevelop and implement processes to maintain, collect, link, and analyze data from various sources (e.g., Report McCombs, McCombs Analytics Reporting System), including internal and external systems, to produce strategic, operational, and tactical dashboards.Conduct surveys and other forms of data collection to assess student needs and satisfaction with services and programs.Ensure data quality and accuracy through regular audits and quality control measures.

Innovation, Strategy, & TechnologyStay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging data analysis and reporting technologies.Collaborate with colleagues across the college (e.g., Program Offices) to share data and insights and foster a culture of data-informed decision-making.Identify opportunities for data-driven innovation in Career Management, such as using artificial intelligence and machine learning.Use technical expertise to advise on procedure changes and platform functionality that support achieving CE&C’s outcome goals. Manage and maintain the technical aspects of McCombs Analytics Reporting System and/or Report McCombs, ensuring our systems operate at peak performance and according to industry best practices. 

Predictive Modeling and Statistical AnalysisBuild KPI scorecard and tracking process for the CMCR department. Identify and track KPIs that define performance success across career coaching, employer/alumni partnerships, and recruiting operations teams. KPIs will tie to the annual goal setting and performance review process.Support the development of predictive models and statistical analyses to identify patterns and predict career outcomes.

Other duties as assigned

Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.3+ years of experience in data collection and analysis, with demonstrated proficiency in data analysis tools and software such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large and complex data sets.Ability to communicate complex data insights and solutions to non-technical stakeholders clearly and compellingly.Strong organizational work skills, defining tasks, prioritizing assignments, and independently following through on all projects.Highly proficient with web-based resources, spreadsheets and presentation software required (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) Experience conducting surveys and other forms of data collection, and familiarity with survey design and analysis.An entrepreneurial orientation and proven track record of taking the initiative and making things happen (i.e., self-starter).Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to build strong relationships with colleagues and partners across the institution.Strong attention to detail/accuracy and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.Strong customer focus (ability to listen attentively to internal stakeholders to understand and respond positively to their requests) is required.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of accreditation standards related to career services and student outcomes data.Deep knowledge of undergraduate and graduate level careers (specifically within Finance Services, Consulting, Technology, CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), Retail, Manufacturing, and Transportation).Master's Degree in Business Administration Data Science, Analytics, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, or other quantitative discipline and 4+ years of experience in data collection and analysis.

Salary Range$70,000 + depending on qualifications

Working ConditionsMay work under standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.This is an Austin, TX-based position.Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.Regular weekday hours required. M-F work hours will flex accordingly and may require evening or weekend availability.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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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.

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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.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 and Spanish) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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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.