UTHealth Houston
Program Manager in Institutional Research & Effectiveness
UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Position Summary:
UTHealth Houston is looking for a Program Manager who will work with institutional effectiveness. You must be a solid numbers person and be willing to work with data and dashboards. If you are a fan of Power BI, this is the role you have been searching for. This employee works closely with the Associate Vice President for Institutional Research, Assessment, & Accreditation and the Director of Institutional Effectiveness to provide data-driven insights that inform decision-making and support UTHealth Houston's strategic goals. Responsibilities include managing accurate and timely data reporting for internal use and to state and federal entities; creating and maintaining data dashboards for use by internal and external stakeholders; assisting in all aspects of the university's institutional assessment program, including survey administration, student learning outcome measure tracking, and student achievement metrics; and participating in the university's SACSCOC accreditation efforts.
This role will work a hybrid schedule. You can do a lot of the functions remotely, but it will require coming on-site now and then. It is eligible for all benefits, including great healthcare coverage and participation in a pension plan run by the State of Texas.
What we do here changes the world.
UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us, you won't want to leave.
It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave days, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees!
As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ well-being is important to us. We offer work/life services such as:
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts include entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus, many more!
Position Key Accountabilities:
Manages institutional research projects and reports to support institutional planning, decision-making, and effectiveness assessment. Work with UTHealth Houston schools and administrative departments to collect and maintain data for and publish the university's annual Fact Book. Completes and submits required state and federal reports, including those for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the federal Department of Education.
Develops and maintains a database and dashboard for institutional data, including trend data in the Fact Book.
Assists with institutional effectiveness data gathering to include the creation of outcome measures and student achievement metrics. Maintain outcome assessment measures in assessment and planning software.
Assists in and supports the implementation, design, and delivery of surveys and collects and analyzes data as appropriate.
Manages aspects of institutional accreditation efforts as needed for SACSCOC decennial and interim reports.
Generates reports, presentations, and visualizations to communicate findings to various stakeholders, including senior leadership effectively.
Stay current with best practices in institutional research and effectiveness and make recommendations for process improvements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience in project management.
Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Power BI, SPSS, SAS).
Must be experienced in database development and management.
Data analysis and visualization skills.
You should be familiar with best practices in institutional research, institutional effectiveness, and accreditation.
Minimum Education:
A bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution focusing on management information systems, social sciences, higher education administration, public administration, or a related field that includes data analysis and research methodology is required. Master's Degree from an accredited institution focusing on management information systems, social sciences, higher education administration, public administration, or a related field that includes data analysis and research methodology preferred.
Minimum Experience:
Three (3) years at an accredited college or university in institutional research, data analysis, program assessment, or a related field are required.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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UTHealth Houston is looking for a Program Manager who will work with institutional effectiveness. You must be a solid numbers person and be willing to work with data and dashboards. If you are a fan of Power BI, this is the role you have been searching for. This employee works closely with the Associate Vice President for Institutional Research, Assessment, & Accreditation and the Director of Institutional Effectiveness to provide data-driven insights that inform decision-making and support UTHealth Houston's strategic goals. Responsibilities include managing accurate and timely data reporting for internal use and to state and federal entities; creating and maintaining data dashboards for use by internal and external stakeholders; assisting in all aspects of the university's institutional assessment program, including survey administration, student learning outcome measure tracking, and student achievement metrics; and participating in the university's SACSCOC accreditation efforts.
This role will work a hybrid schedule. You can do a lot of the functions remotely, but it will require coming on-site now and then. It is eligible for all benefits, including great healthcare coverage and participation in a pension plan run by the State of Texas.
What we do here changes the world.
UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us, you won't want to leave.
It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave days, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees!
As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ well-being is important to us. We offer work/life services such as:
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts include entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus, many more!
Position Key Accountabilities:
Manages institutional research projects and reports to support institutional planning, decision-making, and effectiveness assessment. Work with UTHealth Houston schools and administrative departments to collect and maintain data for and publish the university's annual Fact Book. Completes and submits required state and federal reports, including those for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the federal Department of Education.
Develops and maintains a database and dashboard for institutional data, including trend data in the Fact Book.
Assists with institutional effectiveness data gathering to include the creation of outcome measures and student achievement metrics. Maintain outcome assessment measures in assessment and planning software.
Assists in and supports the implementation, design, and delivery of surveys and collects and analyzes data as appropriate.
Manages aspects of institutional accreditation efforts as needed for SACSCOC decennial and interim reports.
Generates reports, presentations, and visualizations to communicate findings to various stakeholders, including senior leadership effectively.
Stay current with best practices in institutional research and effectiveness and make recommendations for process improvements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience in project management.
Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Power BI, SPSS, SAS).
Must be experienced in database development and management.
Data analysis and visualization skills.
You should be familiar with best practices in institutional research, institutional effectiveness, and accreditation.
Minimum Education:
A bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution focusing on management information systems, social sciences, higher education administration, public administration, or a related field that includes data analysis and research methodology is required. Master's Degree from an accredited institution focusing on management information systems, social sciences, higher education administration, public administration, or a related field that includes data analysis and research methodology preferred.
Minimum Experience:
Three (3) years at an accredited college or university in institutional research, data analysis, program assessment, or a related field are required.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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