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 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: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. 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