Research Assistant
Texas Southern University

Job Info

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Security Sensitive Position?:

Yes

Hours of Work:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Posting Number:

TSU203264

Official TSU Title:

Research Assistant

Grant Title:

N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary:

JOB SUMMARY:The Research Assistant position will support the various research activities in the department of Institutional Assessment, Planning & Effectiveness (IAPE). The department is comprised of three distinguishing areas, 1) System Data & Reporting 2) Data Analysis/Analytics and 3) Assessment & Strategic Planning. The Research Assistant position will assist with acquiring data/ researching content from external data sources of statewide and national peers regarding several key datapoints. This will also include assisting with annual updates of office publications and business intelligence dashboards. This position will support the use of data analytics through the collaboration of quick poll administration and maintaining platform updates to student support resource content in key areas campus wide. The Research Assistant supports training opportunities of available university resources to campus-wide constituents.

This position will also support the completion of recurring State, Federal, and Institutions reports of varying student and employee data. Coordinates information from multiple data sources to track metrics to compare performance associated with goal attainment. Contributes to research on higher education trends, labor market trends, service area population growth, etc. Supports the use of analytics to make data‐informed predictions as it relates to recruitment, student persistence, course completion, graduation, etc.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:Ability to comprehensively compile and analyze data. Highly skilled in multi-tasking, forward-thinking project prioritization, and effective communication.

Essential Duties Summary:

• Supports departmental completion of annual State, Federal, and Institutional reports.
• Acquire, and compile common datasets from external data resources, such as IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), Bureau of Labor Statistics, etc.
• Supports and provides training to campus partners of available data resources.
• Assist with the maintenance/monitoring of the data request log and analyze requests to recommend the creation of new dashboards.
• Collaborate with department personnel to create and analyze quick polls of student feedback.
• Liaise with campus partners, as needed to support data integrity updates and maintain accurate student resource information.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE:

1.0

Hiring Range:

$55,038.89 - $70,174.59

Education:

Bachelor's degree (B.A, B.S., etc.).

Required Licensing/Certification:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, and practices.
• Specialized practices, equipment and procedures.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.

Skill in:

• Data analytics.
• Troubleshooting, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Verbal and visual communication.

Ability to:

• Work at an expected pace.
• Complete assignments with limited supervision.
• Actively follow directives.

Work Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of related administrative experience.

Preferred Experience:

• SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences)/SQL
• Power User of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Dashboard creation experience.
• Data analysis and reporting.

Working/Environmental Conditions:

• Routine office environment.
• Sitting or standing in one location much of the time.
• Some stooping, lifting or carrying objects light weight may be required.
• Use of video display terminal.

UA EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Close Date:

12/02/2024

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Open to all applicants.

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