Graduate Assistant Non-Teaching | Institutional Research and Data Analysis

Job TitleGraduate Assistant Non-Teaching | Institutional Research and Data Analysis Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Institutional Research Proposed Minimum Salary$18.00 hourly Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeGraduate Assistant Job Description The Graduate Assistant supports the Data Governance Office by helping maintain data quality, documentation, and compliance processes for university data systems. This role is ideal for students interested in data analytics, information management, IT, or higher-education administration. Responsibilities: Data Quality & Data Management Perform data quality checks and assist with validation of institutional data. Help identify and document inconsistencies or data integrity issues Support basic data cleanup, formatting, and organization tasks Metadata & Documentation Update and maintain the university’s data dictionary and metadata repositories Document data definitions, reporting rules, and system workflows Assist in standardizing terminology across departments Governance Support Assist in the coordination of Data Stewardship and data governance meetings Prepare meeting agendas, notes, follow-up items, and presentations Help maintain project trackers, issue logs, and documentation repositories Reporting & Analysis Support staff in preparing data reports and dashboards. Conduct simple data analysis using Excel, Google Sheets, or visualization tools. Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in applicable field. Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done. Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least six (6) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours or nine (9) graduate semester hours for the upcoming fall term. Preferred Education and Experience: Interest or coursework in data science, IT, business, information systems, or related fields. Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, or R is helpful but not required. Job Posting Close Date: Until filled. Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. Background Check Requirements: All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here! Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. 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