Data Analyst, University College

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Starting at $80,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume and Cover Letter are required

Job Details

Job Summary

The Data Analyst develops and supports web applications, data systems, and analytics solutions that advance research, instruction, and operational effectiveness. This position collaborates with faculty, researchers, and staff to integrate data from multiple sources, build APIs and dashboards, automate workflows, and maintain research computing infrastructure, ensuring reliable, high-quality insights and scalable, well-documented technology solutions. This role complies with all State and University information technology, cybersecurity, data privacy, and security policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.

This is a grant-funded position dependent on availability of funds and/or departmental need.

Core Responsibilities

• Designs and develops web applications to support data-driven research, teaching, and operational needs. Provides guidance to university stakeholders on best practices in data management, application architecture, and analytic solutions.
• Builds and maintains RESTful APIs and backend services to support data ingestion, processing, and delivery.
• Supports and maintains computing infrastructure, contributes to research in emerging technologies, and collaborates with students, faculty, and staff on advanced research initiatives.
• Develops and maintains dashboards and visual reports while preparing and analyzing structured and unstructured data to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Writes and maintains SQL queries to extract and transform data from internal databases and external data sources.
• Develops Python scripts to automate data processing, analysis, and reporting workflows.
• Installs, maintains, and upgrades computing systems and infrastructure to support departmental research and technology needs.
• Integrates data from multiple sources and ensures data quality, consistency, and accuracy.
• Documents analytical processes, datasets, and reporting workflows to support transparency and reproducibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Written and Verbal Communication
• Collaboration
• Data Management
• Data Visualization
• Analytical Thinking
• Time Management
• Programming
• SQL
• Domain Knowledge

Working Conditions

• Office environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the departments needs.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary; if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. Candidates must be eligible to successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.