Data Analyst

Provide advanced support for departmental data projects. Write queries and scripts to perform detailed validation to ensure the accuracy of analyses, visualizations, reports and publications produced by the department. Collaborate with team members to analyze stakeholder requirements. Design and implement complex data products to support the rapidly expanding data analytic needs of the University., Gather, extract, transform and analyze data from various systems and sources to complete assigned projects. Perform ongoing, detailed and comprehensive testing and documentation of departmental projects. Ensure superior data integrity by developing strategies to identify data errors and work with data custodians to determine root causes and clean up the source. Create ad hoc and recurring reports and data management tasks, as assigned. Stay abreast of changes in academic offerings and university business processes which may trigger a need for updates to data management or reports. Actively pursue professional development and cultivate skills with current and future tools and technologies. Participate in professional organizations and university committees or work groups. Assist with special projects. Serve as backup for other staff members and take the initiative on new tasks and assignments.

• Other duties as assigned., 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.

Bachelor’s degree. Two (2) years’ database and programming experience.

• May accept a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education/Experience Master’s degree. Higher education knowledge.

• Experience with financial analysis of data sets.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in various spreadsheet, database and financial analysis software that requires a high level of computer literacy and aptitude.

• Proficiency in writing queries and scripts using tools such as PS Query, SQL Developer, Toad. Exceptional knowledge of institutional research, assessment or business intelligence. Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Respond flexibly and positively in all circumstances, working calmly under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information to an audience in an understandable manner. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently. Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and as a team member. Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated record of completing assignments. Interact professionally with students, faculty, and university leadership. Demonstrated flexibility and initiative in a dynamic work environment. Ethical.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond., For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.