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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Research Data Analyst, Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarships, and Creative Endeavors in Austin, Texas
REPORTING: Query RIT-managed applications and databases; merges, cleans, and prepares datasets for reporting. Supports and delivers ad-hoc reports as requested by OVPR stakeholders and university-wide college/department-level units. Develops and supports recurring reports for internal OVPR operations and external stakeholders.DASHBOARD DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND MAINTENANCE: Creates user-friendly, scalable dashboards and data visualizations in Power BI and Tableau. Contributes to a more automated and self-service analytics model by supporting the development of tools and processes that empower stakeholders to access and extract data and key metrics independently. Ensures dashboards provide actionable insights and are aligned with the needs of internal stakeholders and research office operations. Regularly reviews and updates dashboards to enhance functionality, performance, and incorporate user feedback.DATA INTEGRITY AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Runs recurring data integrity reports to continuously monitor and identify discrepancies in data quality issues in RIT-managed applications and databases, with an emphasis on grants data. Cleans, organizes and validates data RIT-managed applications and databases to ensure accuracy and completeness. Works closely with OVPR units to develop and improve workflows. Recommends changes to existing workflows and practices to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.OTHER DUTIES: Back-up to RIT data team members as needed. Assists with design, planning, and implementation of high-importance data needs projects.