Data Analyst

Hiring Department: Office of Business, Community, and Government Engagement

Reports To: Data Analytics Manager

Job Location: On Site, El Paso, Texas

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• List of three references

Note: This is a full time, temporary contingent upon availability of funds position with a possibility of extension and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.

The Data Analyst supports the Office of Business, Community, and Government Engagement by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to employer engagement activity, workforce trends, student participation, and post-graduation outcomes. Reporting to the Data Analytics Manager, the role is responsible for maintaining accurate data records, producing routine reports, and contributing to dashboards and analyses that inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

The Data Analyst supports employer prospect identification, workforce and labor market analysis, and the tracking of student outcomes to help demonstrate the impact and effectiveness of institutional engagement efforts.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Collect, clean, validate, and maintain data related to employer engagement activity, student participation, internships, and post-graduation outcomes.

Produce routine reports, summaries, and datasets to support the Office of Engagement and Impact’s planning, assessment, and decision-making needs.

Assist with the collection and analysis of labor market and workforce data to support industry-informed employer engagement strategies.

Ensure accurate and timely data entry and documentation within CRM systems, career platforms, and related databases.

Support data quality assurance efforts by identifying discrepancies, gaps, or inconsistencies and recommending corrective actions.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education required:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Experience required:

Demonstrated experience collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data and producing reports or summaries to support decision-making.

Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, or reporting tools to manage and analyze data from multiple sources.

Preferred Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, statistics, information systems, economics, public policy, higher education administration, or a related field.

Experience working in higher education, workforce development, or institutional research environments, particularly in roles supporting program evaluation or student success initiatives.

Familiarity with labor market and workforce data sources and an interest in applying workforce insights to support employer engagement strategies.

Experience using data visualization, reporting, or dashboard tools to communicate findings to non-technical audiences.

Experience working with CRM systems, career platforms, or student information systems to support tracking of engagement activity and outcomes.

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.

What UTEP Offers:

• Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
• Retirement Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Employee Education Assistance program
• And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and in writing.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standard office environment.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.