The Data Analyst &Technology Lead serves as the University Career Center’s primary data strategist, systems administrator, and institutional data liaison. This position ensures that the Center effectively collects, analyzes, interprets, and communicates data that demonstrates student engagement, career readiness, job outcomes, and alignment with institutional priorities. The role is also responsible for managing the Center’s technology platforms, optimizing system performance, maintaining data governance practices, and providing training and troubleshooting support to internal stakeholders.

This role is essential to elevating data-informed decision-making, improving First Destination Survey participation, ensuring robust and accurate reporting for academic schools, supporting institutional requests—including from senior leadership—and enabling the University Career Center to consistently tell the story of its impact.

Experience | Education & Experience
Master’s degree in Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.2–4 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, or related roles. Experience working in higher education, career services, institutional research, or student success environments. Experience working with datasets related to student engagement, program outcomes, or service utilization (or demonstrated ability to learn higher education–specific datasets quickly).

Technical Skills & Systems
Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and Power BI, including dashboard design, data modeling, visualizations, and automated reporting. Experience supporting or administering platforms such as Salesforce, Handshake, 12Twenty, or similar CRM or career systems.

Analytics, Data Management & Governance
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, visualize, and clearly communicate complex datasets. High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity. Commitment to data privacy, ethical data stewardship, consistent definitions, and strong governance practices. Experience developing process documentation, data governance frameworks, or system training resources.

Reporting, Outcomes & Domain Knowledge
Experience with First Destination Surveys (FDS), NACE reporting standards, or outcomes reporting. Understanding of career readiness, experiential learning, employer engagement trends, or student success analytics.

Communication & Professional Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present insights to non-technical audiences. Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and respond quickly to ad hoc requests.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

General

Must be willing and able to attend professional development opportunities and events on and off-campus. Must possess the willingness and ability to occasionally work an unconventional work schedule that may include some evenings and weekends. Must be able to negotiate stairs and capable of lifting and pulling 10 – 15 pounds.

Remote Work Notice:
After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval

What we have to Offer:
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

The University of Texas at Dallas 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. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged to their pursuit of excellence.

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

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. 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.