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Posting Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Job Title

Research Analyst

FLSA

Exempt

Location

Main Campus

Position Length

Full-Time

Position Summary Information

Job Summary

Responsibilities of the Research Analyst include data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting to support the College's systematic and ongoing institutional effectiveness, research, reporting, and assessment activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a comprehensive plan for the identification, analysis, and communication of critical information and data to support the College's strategic and operational plans.
• Identifies, designs and executes quantitative, qualitative and survey research projects, providing input on design, development and implementation.
• Works with large complex data sets, including exporting / importing from various sources, cleaning data files and maintaining historical records.
• Prepares reports, summarizing data and analyses those present results in a clear and concise manner for multiple audiences, including the creation of clear and effective charts and tables.
• Maintains security of confidential student and employee information.
• Proofreads all reports, correspondence and statistical tables for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintains a variety of formats for disseminating key performance data about the College through reports, dashboards, scorecards and other methods.
• Extracts, manipulates, and analyzes complex data from databases such as Colleague, state and government databases, and other data repositories.
• Collects data, validates, designs and compiles the College's statistical handbook.
• Assists in developing systems specifications and reporting structures pursuant to the changing reporting requirements of state and federal government agencies, including, but not limited to THECB and IPEDS reporting.
• Assists in developing, updating and providing training materials to faculty, staff, and all constituents throughout the College to promote awareness and understanding in the Institutional Effectiveness processes and with collecting, interpreting and using data for further improvement.
• Conducts and disseminates research pertaining to best practices in educational / institutional research.
• Supports the accreditation process.
• Assists with the process for systematic review and evaluation of the planning unit per the model adopted by the College, including the development and monitoring of outcomes and plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes and plans.
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
• Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by Texas Southmost College (TSC).
• Promotes positive morale and teamwork within the functional unit and provides exceptional customer service to students, faculty and community.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing; defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions; and effectively presents, as needed.
• Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College's Strategic Plan.
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Required Education and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, and skill / ability required.

Preferred Education and Experience

Certificates and Licensures

None required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer :

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Texas Southmost College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age or military status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to services and other programs at the college.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2025119TSC

Open Date

08 / 28 / 2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Transcripts (unofficial) are required to be attached to applications for all positions with an educational requirement (Faculty / Staff / Administrative). Your application is not considered complete until all required documents have been attached.

Attachments must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format and must be no larger than 2 MB. You will not be able to attach documents after your application has been submitted.

Please Note : Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire. Please Note : Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire.

Official transcripts shall be sent directly from the issuing institution to the College District's Office of Human Resources and must include documentation of all credit earned, including the education requirements that specifically qualifies the applicant for the position. The address to send all transcripts is :

Texas Southmost College

Office of Human Resources

80 Fort Brown, Tandy 105

Brownsville, Texas 78520

For eTranscripts please use email address : employee.records@tsc.edu

The College District recognizes equivalent credits and degrees earned from foreign universities. The equivalency shall be determined by translation and evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For more information please visit : www.naces.org.