Data Analyst

About this role

Job Posting Title: Data Analyst ---- Hiring Department: University Housing and Dining ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Aug 21, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes 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 & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at   https://hr.utexas.edu/  to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!  

Purpose

University Housing and Dining at The University of Texas at Austin is looking for a Data Analyst with strong dashboard development skills to join our growing Data and Assessment team. We are in the  early stages  of building our analytics  infrastructure,  and this is an exciting opportunity to contribute from the ground up.   

In this role you will focus primarily on building and  maintaining   high -quality interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI. This position supports multiple units within University Housing and Dining and partners with departments across the Operational Services and Strategies portfolio to deliver reporting, dashboards, and analytics that support operational and strategic decision-making. You will work under the direction of the Senior Data Analyst to deliver reporting and analytics solutions that support decision making across the organization.   

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple units within University Housing and Dining and departments across the Operational Services and Strategies portfolio to understand business needs, gather reporting requirements, and deliver reporting and analytics solutions that support operational and strategic decision-making. Support unit leaders and staff through education, training, and sharing of relevant information and resources as needed.   

• Build and maintain  high quality  interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI/Tableau. Develop and  maintain  semantic data models that support  accurate , scalable, and efficient reporting. Design visually compelling and insightful data visualizations that align with stakeholder needs and support data-informed decision making.   

• Prepare,  clean  and transform data from various systems for reporting and analytical purposes. Apply best practices for data management, including collecting, merging,  validating , and documenting datasets to ensure reliability and consistency. Support data standardization and contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance data quality and usability across the organization. Document data workflows and  maintain  data files as directed.   

• Support the development, calculation, and ongoing refinement of key performance indicators in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and priorities.   

• Respond to ad hoc reporting and data requests from departmental stakeholders. Support automation of routine data processes, reduce manual effort, and minimize the risk of errors in recurring data workflows.   

• Assist  with survey design, data collection processes, and assessment efforts by recommending tools and methodologies that support meaningful analysis and actionable insights.   

• Attend staff meetings and department meetings. Serve on committees as needed. Perform related duties as  required .   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Field related to the work to be performed

• Experience in Data analysis/reporting or related 

  Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.      

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced  proficiency  in Power BI/Tableau, including data modeling, DAX, and/or report design    

• Proficiency  in SQL and working knowledge of Python and/or R for data analysis    

• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and/or data transformation    

• Experience with survey platforms such as Qualtrics or Microsoft Forms and supporting assessment or reporting processes    

• Experience in higher education or an operational support environment    

• Understanding of data quality and governance practices     

Salary Range    

$69,000   + depending on qualifications    

Work Shift

Monday – Friday / 8am - 5pm / Onsite.  

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions  

• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation  

• Climbing stairs  

• Lifting and moving  

Required Materials 

• Resume/CV  

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

• Letter of interest  

  Important   for 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 that ALL Required 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 re

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