Data & Insights Graduate Research Assistant

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General Notes

Selection is made by committee and hiring supervisor based on review of applications and results of personal interviews. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing a security background check. Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Work schedule will be determined through conversation with supervisor. This position will end May 15 2027 with the possibility of extension through the summer. The Data & Insights GRA will need to be available during the working office hours of the Graduate Office of Career & Life Design.

Purpose

The Graduate Office of Career & Life Design (OCLD) supports graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in developing the skills experiences and materials they need to thrive across academic and professional pathways. The Data & Insights GRA will strengthen OCLDs capacity to understand program impact improve services and communicate evidence-based insights across initiatives. Working as a data-minded collaborator and resource developer the GRA will work with the OCLD team to support assessment strategy data collection analysis reporting and the development of sustainable data systems for programs events advising and experiential learning initiatives. A key responsibility will be creating a database and building a reporting dashboard. Because Teaching and Academic Development is a new area within OCLD the GRA will have the opportunity to design and implement a study exploring the relationship between teaching development and graduate student career development in preparation for careers in academia and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Data Infrastructure & Systems Development:: Help design organize and maintain sustainable data systems that bring programmatic information together in accessible and useful ways including a centralized database for all OCLD programs.
• Assessment Design & Data Collection: Design and implement program evaluation processes surveys feedback forms and other data collection tools for events advising sessions experiential learning programs and related OCLD initiatives to assess learning outcomes establish meaningful feedback loops and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation: Clean and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify patterns trends needs and opportunities for program improvement.
• Reporting & Data Storytelling: Create reports Tableau dashboards summaries and visualizations that communicate findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Research: Conduct literature reviews; manage data collection analysis and reporting for ongoing IRB studies; help design and implement a new study on the integration of teaching development into broader academic career development; and prepare IRB applications protocols and related documentation as needed.
• Team Training & Data Quality: Develop documentation guidance and training materials to help OCLD staff use new data systems consistently and maintain shared data quality practices over time.

What Were Looking For

Masters or PhD students enrolled in at least 9 credit hours; in good academic standing with advisor approval We welcome applicants from all disciplines and backgrounds. Strong candidates will bring:

• Proficiency with Excel and survey software such as Qualtrics or Microsoft Forms.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis and relevant tools such as R Python SPSS SAS or similar platforms.
• Experience creating or maintaining databases dashboards or other data infrastructure.
• Experience using data visualization platforms such as Tableau and Power BI
• Ability to manage clean organize and synthesize datasets from multiple sources.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to data integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills especially for communicating findings to varied audiences.
• Ability to work independently manage time effectively and meet deadlines within a 20-hour/week appointment.
• Collaborative orientation and interest in supporting evidence-based decision-making in higher education.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Background in program evaluation educational research assessment institutional research learning analytics or related fields.
• Experience with research design and IRB preparation.
• Experience with qualitative analysis tools (NVivo or Dedoose) and methods (coding memoing or thematic analysis).
• Experience translating technical or data-related processes into clear documentation training or guidance for non-technical audiences.
• Interest in career development higher education graduate education postdoctoral scholar support teaching development or student success.

$2167/month

• Hybrid; minimum of 10 hours per week in the office

• 20 hours per week

• Expected to start as soon as possible no later than September 1

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Expand your network by meeting alumni and professionals in various industries.
• Work with a team of advanced degree-focused professionals invested in your professional development.
• Enhance your teaching writing communication presentation administrative and project management skills.
• Flexible workarrangement(50% in office).

How to Apply

To apply submit your application through Workday. You will be asked to complete a short set of application questions and upload a current resume. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Questions Contact Dr. Michelle Gaston at .

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 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 equal opportunity/affirmative action employercomplies 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 contractors 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 universitys 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.