THECB - Director I, EDC

The agency is located at the George Herbert Walker Bush State Building located in the Capitol Complex at 1801 N. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701.

General Description

Seeking a detail-oriented individual who will bring innovative ideas for process improvement and documentation. The Director will perform supervisory functions leading data documentation and collection activities including managing, coaching, and team building with a team of data analysts within the Educational Data Center. Works under general supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the Senior Director of the Educational Data Center (EDC).

General Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, exhibits a professional manner, and performs personnel management activities for the Educational Data Center staff.
• Supervises and coaches a team of data analyst/data specialist personnel.
• Communicates with institutional reporting officers providing guidance and ensuring timely data submission.
• Analyzes proposed data collections, develops reporting guidance, timelines, and communications.
• Ensures that data documentation is maintained and accessible to internal and external users.
• Ensures that reporting manuals are up to date and accessible to the public.
• Ensures there are clearly defined priorities established by working with users, and that assignments and deadlines reflect those priorities.
• Ensures a change control procedure exists to prevent unauthorized changes to data and production applications, and to provide an audit trail of changes.
• Consults with Information Solution s and Services regarding database/data warehouse/business intelligence administration.
• Provides system analysis in an applications development and/or database environment.
• Assists with feasibility studies for new data analysis and reporting applications.
• Ensures adequate documentation for new applications and interfaces.
• Provides technical assistance to other agency personnel.
• Ensures application and data security procedures are documented, implemented, and enforced.
• Supports database administration and directs programming and data analysis activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of data analysis methods, tools and systems development and implementation.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Skills using data analysis tools such as SAS, SPSS, business intelligence interfaces, etc.
• Skills designing and implementing data analysis and reporting systems, applications, and interfaces.
• Skills successfully managing and implementing systems development projects.
• Skills in developing complex programs for data analysis and reporting applications.
• Ability to analyze complex data analysis problems and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, schedule and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to accept and follow instructions given in a variety of forms.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of forms.
  
  

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Qualifications

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in management information systems development, statistical analysis, or computer systems analysis and programming.
• Four years of progressively responsible full-time work experience which provided thorough knowledge of data analysis and reporting techniques, management information systems development, as well as data and application documentation is required.
• One years of the required experience must have been at a supervisory level.
• A master’s degree in a closely related field may be substituted for two years of non-supervisory experience.
• Prior experience with data and reporting requirements for Texas higher education funding models (for example, Community College Finance, FAST, Formula Funding).
  
  

Preferred

• Previous experience with higher education data .
• Experience with Statistical Analysis System software (SAS).
  
  

Required In-office Days

This position requires on-site work. The employee must be physically present in the office five (5) days per week.

Physical Requirements And/or Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires:

• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance at work;
• Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones;
• Frequent sitting, and
• Frequently working under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
• If/when working from home, a strong, reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace are required.
  
  

Workforce

Must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of customer service deliverables.
• Show flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and work schedules, working extended hours as necessary.
• Adhere to the organization’s internal management policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the agency’s performance measures and mission.
  
  

Application Requirements

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A State of Texas application is required to apply. For more information on how to apply for this position, go to the Coordinating Board’s employment opportunities website at Careers - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board participates in E-Verify for each new employees’ Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For questions, please call the HR Department at 512-427-6190. For vocal and/or hearing assistance call 7-1-1.

Notes To Applicant

If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

Your job application must be completely filled out. Your application must contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer and a description of duties performed in a way that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes do not take the place of the requirement to include this information on the application. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete.

Veterans Information: THECB is committed to hiring Veterans. To receive Veteran’s Preference, a copy of the FORM DD214 -member #4, must be attached when submitting your application.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THECB does not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Job offer and continuation of employment with THECB is contingent upon:

• Proof of education and experience listed on the application.
• Eligibility/authorization to work in the U.S.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Compliance with the Selective Service Law for males ages 18-25. Please be advised that under Texas law, names and other information concerning applicants or nominees may be subject to disclosure upon request.
  
  

THECB does not allow dual employment with other state of Texas agencies or institutions.

Skills assessment may be conducted at time of interview

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.