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Posting Number SRGV3980 Working Title DATA AND RESEARCH MANAGER Number of Vacancies 1 Location Harlingen, Texas Department School of Medicine / Graduate Medicine Education FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Scope of Job

Guide the implementation of high quality, responsive, and timely research and data collection activities that assess operations, program functions and impact of institutional efforts.

Description of Duties

•Implements and monitors an evaluation plan addressing strategic evaluation metrics, data collection methods, analysis and reporting related to the specific needs of a large scale project.
•Develops plans for program growth and development and serves as a liaison to various committees or organizations.
•Supports university programs by using data to improve programs and respond to community needs.
•Coordinates needs assessments development, distribution, and analysis to strategically provide services to meet the needs to program participants.
•Develops and designs surveys to enable student, faculty and community feedback and makes recommendations based on results.
•Compiles data to help inform institutional or division planning and program implementation processes.
•Stays abreast of current trends in relevant area as it impact the university.
•Maintains links and collaborates where possible with other institutional data collection and evaluation efforts.
•Assists in planning and implementing services that are aligned to project objectives and outcomes.
•Develops data collection practices and monitors uniform data collection compliance across divisions and programs.
•Leads the effort in writing, editing and publishing institutional impact reports, grants or other applicable documents.
•Designs methodology to logistically implement the collection of valuable data for program evaluation for the Division’s signature events/programs.
•May serve as a liaison between the project and external evaluators and data management personnel.
•Collaborates with stakeholders to refine program service/activities based on evaluation results.
•Works with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Master’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

Ed.D or Ph.D. from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience in data collection, program evaluation, assessment and research, including experience of using evaluation and community-based research to inform program development and knowledge and experience of program evaluation principles, theories, concepts and practices. Demonstrated expertise in successfully designing and carrying out quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation processes.

Preferred Experience

Experience with applied program evaluation design, applied statistical analysis and management of evaluation projects.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. May be required to work some evenings and/or weekends. Some travel might be required.

Other

•Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
•Ability to analyze information, summarize findings and present them in ways easily understandable to decision-makers.
•Demonstrated ability in designing and manipulating data using a computer database.
•Experience developing, and maintaining longitudinal data management systems.
•Understanding of statistical principles and methods for data analysis.
•Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Institutional Review Board and practices of responsible research.
•Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
•Ability to work cooperatively in a team with various stakeholders.
•Ability to create engaging presentations for various audiences and purposes. Ability to create extensive written reports with various levels of complexity for different audiences and purposes.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 06/19/2019 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

UTRGV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to hire without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status. UTRGV takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

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*Date of Birth
*Gender
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Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

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Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Quick Link http://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/21561 Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
3. * Please select your highest level of completed education.
   • 6th grade education
   • 10th grade education
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   • None of the above
4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please indicate the number of years of full time work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 years
   • 9 years
   • 10 years
   • Over 10 years
6. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Reference Letter 1
5. Reference Letter 2
6. Reference Letter 3
7. Certifications and Licenses
8. Training Certificates
9. Other Document
10. List of 3 References
11. Unofficial Transcripts 2
12. Unofficial Transcripts 3
13. Letter of Interest
14. Additional Document