DSR Lab Data Student Assistant (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

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Job Posting Title: DSR Lab Data Student Assistant (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study) ---- Hiring Department: Governmental Affairs and Initiatives ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2027 ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes • Rebecca Lyle - Supervisor

• Up to 20 hours weekly. Schedule to be determined with supervisor.

• Students will be allowed to work hybrid schedule from Austin, Texas.

Assignment effective August 16, 2026 - May 15, 2027 One position open to The University of Texas at Austin undergraduate students only

Purpose The Data Strategies and Research Lab Data Fellow supports the strategic and tactical aspects of the DSR Lab team. The Data Fellow will assist with all stages of survey research including management and analysis of data, ensuring data integrity and security, plus preparation of reports. As part of the DSR team, the Data Fellow will participate in project teams as a contributor. DSR Data Fellow provides sustained contributions to ongoing initiatives as well as timely assistance with seasonal and urgent projects. The incumbent will typically spend 10-15 hours per week on assigned work.

Responsibilities • Assist the DSR Lab Team with day-to-day operational aspects of data-related initiatives, pursuing excellence in all aspects of the projects and customer-service delivery.

• Write, review and test survey questions.

• Perform data entry, data cleaning, and management (including creation of data dictionaries) to support new and existing survey research projects as needed. Summarize findings, create reports (including charts and graphs), and occasionally assist with statistical analysis.

• Write and edit guides, checklists, and other data science assets according to university and program-specific specifications and best practices in data science.

• Attend and contribute to team meetings as necessary or required.

• Document progress on projects in status reports, task and issue logs, and other formal and informal communication methods.

• Exhibit professionalism at all times with appropriate dress, courteous communication with coworkers, customers, and other stakeholders, maintenance of tidy workspace, and keeping a regular work schedule.

• In collaboration with DSR Lab staff, engage in continuous improvement processes toward the achievement of program objectives and staff leadership principles.

Required Qualifications • Current undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin.

• One or more years of experience working in a professional office environment or relevant course

• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Experience programing in R, utilizing R Studio, and creating reports in R Markdown.

• Detail-oriented.

• Data management and analysis skills, including the ability to perform basic frequency data analysis.

• Punctual, reliable, responsible, and able to work independently.

• Professional conduct and appearance.

​ Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications  • Academic interest in Education, Statistics, Data Science and/or Visualization, or related field; Interest in   and knowledge of local, state, and national dual enrollment and college-readiness initiatives.

• Experience or interest in survey design plus all other aspects of survey research.

• Familiarity presenting survey research results in graphical and tabular form.

• Moderate experience with Qualtrics, Stata, Tableau, Python, or SQL

Salary $15.00 hourly

Working Conditions  • May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Eligible for hybrid work (mix of remote and in-person)

• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Candidates who fail to attach all additional materials listed, may not be considered for the position. • 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 resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration f

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