Director for Assessment and Data Analytics

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BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

• Free Capital Metro bus rides

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Career growth and professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

The Director for Assessment and Data Analytics is responsible for the management of departmental assessment efforts and data analytics. They will serve in key support capacity to the units within University Housing, Dining and Longhorn Hospitality, and the SVP/COO portfolio.

• Project Management: Work with internal stakeholders to determine assessment needs and the most effective assessment strategy needed to gather data and achieve project goals. Assist in the research and evaluation of new programs and initiatives as needed. Work with department staff to ensure data collection and dissemination is a priority when planning new projects or enhancing current systems. Recommend projects to further the goals of the department.

• Data Analytics: Support student development and employment initiatives by developing assessment tools and data collection strategies, such as: student employee demographics, recruitment, retention efforts, and measuring student learning and NACE competency development. Contribute to the development of departmental information management and reporting systems. Support IT staff in the development of new technology solutions related to tracking and reporting housing demographics, off-campus housing market analysis; and student and staff employee data and analytics. Contribute to the development of systemic tools resulting in metrics used to drive department decisions. Develop meaningful analytic conclusions and recommend innovative solutions related to data collected. Present findings to various audiences utilizing visualization software and technology to enhance comprehension. Maintain accountability for datasets and methods. Maintain working knowledge and oversight of various department software accounts (Qualtrics, Wufoo, etc.). Support SVP/COO portfolio in planning, designing and implementing benchmarking and data analysis projects and initiatives.

• Strategic Planning: Responsible for the overall planning and coordination of activities required for departmental, SVP/COO portfolio, and campus-wide assessment efforts. Oversee department compliance with SACS accreditation requirements by coordinating department and program level assessment plans in support of external accountability and internal improvement efforts. Prepare reports and presentations. Manage the department's assessment plan within the university's online system. Assist associate and assistant vice presidents in developing a housing master planning strategy.

• Training and Development: Provide education and direction to department staff relative to assessment design, implementation, and best practices. Stay apprised of and share relevant industry research findings, benchmarking data, survey reports, and trends. Serve as a central location for external survey responses and data requests.

• Administration: Serve on or consult with departmental division, campus, and national committees; maintain professional knowledge required for position; be involved in professional organizations; attend conferences; stay current with regard to industry trends and technologies; prepare semester and annual reports; conduct statistical analyses; make recommendations and write proposals for possible implementation. Serve as contributing member of staff; attend and participate in staff meetings; assist with goal setting and future directions; coordinate special projects and events as required; perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in a related field.

• 5 years of experience in assessment and/or data analytics.

• 3 years of project management experience.

• Experience managing data analytics software.

• Experience managing projects independently.

• Effective communication abilities, including interpreting data written and verbal.

• Proven ability to analyze and produce clear, succinct reports on assessment and data analytics.

• Strong presentation and reporting skills.

• Masters degree in related field and/or MBA.

• More than 5 years of experience in assessment and/or data analytics.

• Certification and/or license in data software management.

• Experience in higher education.

• Experience working with multiple units and departments in a highly collaborative environment.

• Ability to self-start and take initiative.

$125,000 depending on qualifications

• Mayworkaroundstandardofficeconditions

• Repetitiveuseofkeyboardataworkstation

• Useofmanualdexterity

• Monday - Friday, 8:00AM -5:00PM. Hours and days may vary depending on business needs to include occasional after-hours work, nights, and weekends.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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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 ,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 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:

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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 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.