**Data Scientist** **Bookmark this Posting** **Print Preview** **|** **Apply for this Job** **Please see Special Instructions for more details.** Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major. **Posting Details** Position Information **Posting Number** S06049P **Position Title** Data Scientist **Department** Social Work **Location** Arlington **Job Family** Administrative Support **Position Status** Full-time **Work Hours** Standard **Work Schedule** Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm. **Open to** External and Internal **Salary** Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $112,000. **Duration** Funding expected to continue **Pay Basis** Monthly **Benefits Eligible** Yes **Benefits at UTA** We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. **https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits** To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: **https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php** **Job Summary** The Data Scientist to support the school’s accreditation assessment, research infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making initiatives. This individual will play a critical role in enhancing the school’s data infrastructure, ensuring rigorous assessment practices, and fostering a culture of data-informed innovation. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + **Accreditation Assessment:** + Develop, implement, and maintain data collection, management, and analysis protocols to support accreditation processes. + Assist in designing instruments and surveys to collect relevant data for academic program evaluation. + Analyze data to evaluate program outcomes, accreditation standards, and compliance. + Prepare and present annual and self-study reports for accreditation bodies, ensuring clarity and accuracy. + **Research Consultation:** + Provide mentorship and consultation to faculty, staff, and PhD students on research design, methods, and statistical analysis. + Support faculty research initiatives by developing data analysis plans, conducting statistical modeling, and interpreting findings. + **Support Data-Driven Decision Making:** + Collaborate with leadership and staff to analyze institutional data and provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making. + Develop dashboards and visualizations to communicate data findings to stakeholders. + Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing innovative data solutions. **Minimum Qualifications** + Master’s degree in Computational Science, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field. + Three (3) years experience in program evaluation, complex data analysis, and/or managing quantitative research projects. **Preferred Qualifications** + PhD in a quantitative science or related discipline. + Highly skilled and proficient in programming Microsoft Excel and SQL. + Knowledge and experience of handling large-scale data systems and familiarity with VBA, SQL, and other programming languages. + Highly skilled and proficient in at least one statistical software package (e.g., SAS, STATA, SPSS). **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Data Expertise: Proficiency in data analysis, cleaning, restructuring, and coding. + Database Management: Professional ability to manage and manipulate databases. + Statistical Analysis: Experience in statistical modeling and interpretation. + Research Acumen: Knowledge of research design, research methods, and evaluation science. + Instrumentation Design: Demonstrated skill in developing and implementing assessment instruments. + Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. + Writing:Evidence of clear writing for technical and non-technical audiences. + Workstyle: Strong organizational skills, independence, and task orientation. + Teamwork: Flexibility and adaptability to work with multiple teams and changing priorities. + Communication: Experience communicating data and findings clearly for non-technical audiences to understand and use in decision-making. + Work Orientation: Genuine intellectual curiosity and passion for leveraging data to drive improvement. + Lifelong Learning: Interest in continual learning of new tools and techniques. **Other Requirements** **Working Conditions** **Special Conditions for Eligibility** **CBC Requirement** It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. **EEO Statement** It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. **University Information** The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas. Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at **https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100** . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. **ADA Accommodations** The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email **ADADocs@uta.edu** . Posting Detail Information **Number of Vacancies** 1 **Open Until Filled** **Minimum Number of References Required** 3 **Maximum Number of References Accepted** 3 **Special Instructions to Applicants** Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major. **Requirement Questions** Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 1. *What is the highest level of education attained? 2. GED 3. High School Diploma 4. Associate's Degree 5. Bachelor's Degree 6. Master's Degree 7. PhD or equivalent 8. *How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field? 9. None/less than 2 years 10. 2 to 3 years 11. 4 to 5 years 12. 6 years or more 13. *What certifications, if any, have you obtained?(Open Ended Question) **Documents Needed To Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume or CV 2. Cover/Interest Letter **Optional Documents**