Research Data Specialist I

Posting Details
Posting Details

Posting Number
S05908P

Position Title
Research Data Specialist I

Functional Title

Department
Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support

Salary Range
$50,000; commensurate with experience

Pay Basis
Monthly

Position Status
Regular full-time

Location
Richardson

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date
09/03/2024

Posting Close Date
09/15/2024

Open Until Filled
No

Desired Start Date
10/01/2024

Job Summary
The Research Data Specialist I will support data collection, analysis, and reporting for institutional assessments ( QEP , Core Curriculum, University Surveys). The specialist will also support the assessment team by coordinating professional development opportunities (e.g. workshops/webinars) for university employees, presentations and events.

This position will report to the Director of Administrative Assessment and will be part of the assessment team in the Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support ( OISDS ). The OISDS unit reports to the Associate Vice President for Institutional Success and Decision Support ( AVPISDS ), who also serves as the institutional liaison to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC ) and to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ( THECB ).

Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree with six months of experience in a related field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may be considered.

• Six (6) months of process documentation
• Six (6) months of technical communication

Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in data collection and/or working with Qualtrics (or a similar survey platform)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in proofreading and editing
• Experience in creating data visualizations and/or infographics
• Experience with data analysis and data management, including experience with Excel or statistical programs (e.g. SPSS , SAS , STATA , R)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Core assessment - 40%

• Works with the Director of Administrative Assessment to coordinate the collection of student artifacts for core assessment, which includes communicating with faculty and schools, as well as working with OISDS staff and other departments/offices (e.g. OIT , Educational Technology Services) to develop and implement artifact collection methods and tools.
• Prepares student artifacts for faculty/staff raters, sets up tools/methods for collecting rubric data, compiles rubric data and assists with data cleaning.
• Assists with preparing reports of core assessment results and disseminating results to university stakeholders.

University Surveys and Institutional Assessments - 40%

• Assists with gathering input from stakeholders, which includes scheduling meetings, events, interviews, and focus groups.
• Prepares communications to university stakeholders about surveys through preparation of email communications, website updates, presentations, flyers, and posters.
• Assists with data collection, cleaning and analysis.
• Helps prepare reports and presentations of survey results for university stakeholders.
• Maintains the University's student survey calendar.
• Provides support to the Comet Survey Collaborative and other survey/assessment coordination groups by scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and notetaking.

Assessment Support -20%

• Coordinates the scheduling and advertising of assessment related events, webinars and workshops, which includes managing registrations, assisting with website updates, and maintaining the assessment event's calendar.
• Assists with the evaluation of events, webinars, and workshops.
• Participates in the review of annual assessment reports.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information
UT Dallas is committed to institutional growth and transformation. Since its founding just 55 years ago, UT Dallas has grown from a graduate-only research and upper-division institution into a comprehensive R1 university that consistently ranks as one of the fastest-growing institutions in the nation. In 2018, UT Dallas produced a new strategic plan that aligns with its goal of being a top-tier national research institution.

Through this plan, UT Dallas uses institutional data to compare its progress in research advancement, student retention rates, student-to-faculty ratios, degrees produced, state support received, and tuition and fees generated with that of peer institutions in UT System, the State of Texas, and members of the Association of American Universities ( AAU ). Data gathered and analyzed by OISDS helps UT Dallas to be a synergistic partner with local industry, government, and organizations as well as local K-12 schools, community colleges and universities. This focus helps UT Dallas strive toward being one of the most creative and innovative universities in the world.

UT Dallas also uses data to fulfill its mission in research, learning, teaching and public service through effective planning, institutional research, and evaluation. The University is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.

Remote Work
OISDS staff have the option to work remotely two days per week. As such, this role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to manager approval. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days upon approval. Remote work arrangements are subject to regular review and re-approval and may be canceled at any time. Individuals may be required to use personal computers and other standard office equipment in order to work remotely. The Research Data Specialist I must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus within 24 hours of notice.

Special Instructions Summary

Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .