Data Specialist, Houston Endowment Grant (Temporary - Grant Funded)

Data Specialist, Houston Endowment Grant (Temporary - Grant Funded)

Salary

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Location

Alvin College

Job Type

1. Full-Time

Job Number

FY2627-129

Divison

Academic Affairs/Instruction

Department

Career & Technical Programs

Opening Date

11/05/2026

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SUMMARY

Minimum Salary $49,748.69

Salary offer commensurate with education and related experience.

This position is a Full-Time Temporary Grant Funded position. Continued employment is based on continued grant.

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

Position Summary

Supports the Houston Endowment Implementation Grant by managing data collection, analysis, reporting, and evaluation activities. Collaborates with grant staff and institutional partners to monitor student outcomes, measure grant performance, and support data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain data collection systems to track grant objectives, performance indicators, student outcomes, and project milestones.
• Collect, validate, reconcile, and analyze data from CRM, Ellucian Colleague, surveys, spreadsheets, HyFlex courses, and other institutional sources.
• Monitor enrollment, retention, credential completion, advising, early alerts, employment outcomes, and workforce pathway transitions.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and data summaries for College leadership, grant stakeholders, Houston Endowment, and external evaluators.
• Support CRM and Early Alert implementation by maintaining data accuracy, integrity, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate quantitative and qualitative evaluation activities, including student surveys, focus groups, and external evaluation support.
• Analyze trends, identify barriers, and recommend improvements to support student success and grant performance.
• Collaborate with grant personnel, Institutional Research, and external partners to monitor deliverables, support continuous improvement, and ensure data confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Business, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field
• One year of experience in data collection, reporting, program evaluation, institutional or grant-related research, or related work
• Experience using spreadsheets, databases, CRM systems, and data visualization/reporting tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Business, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field
• Experience in higher education, workforce development, grant-funded programs, or student success initiatives
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague, CRM systems, Power BI, Excel, or similar reporting platforms.
• Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies and student success metrics
• Bilingual - English/Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• One (1) year experience in institutional research at community colleges or universities
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences

Disclaimer:

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.

• Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the NACES website for further information.
• May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.
• This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

Welcome to Alvin, Texas! Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 28,377 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike.

The College

Alvin College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development.

Alvin College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates.

Vision Statement

"Alvin College envisions a college that inspires lifelong learning, cultivates innovation, and serves as a vital partner in strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of our region-empowering students and communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world."

Mission Statement

"Alvin College improves lives by offering affordable, accessible, innovative, high-quality academic, career and technical education to meet the needs of students, workforce and the community.."

Benefits

Alvin College provides comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefit programs to meet the needs of our employees. The College offers a variety of health insurances, retirement, optional retirement plans, generous paid leave and holidays, wellness leave, an employee assistance program, and more. For most plans there is a 60 day waiting period for enrollment. Feel free to reach out to Human Resources at hr@alvincolleg.edu if you have questions.

Please view our Benefits Page for more information and eligibility requirements.

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I understand this position is grant-funded and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of approved and received grant funding. Employment beyond the current fiscal year is not guaranteed.

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Do you have Associate degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Business, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field?

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Do you have one (1) year of experience in data collection, reporting, program evaluation, institutional or grant-related research, or related work

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Do you have experience using spreadsheets, databases, CRM systems, and data visualization/reporting tools?

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Do you have Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Business, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field?

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Do you have experience in higher education, workforce development, grant-funded programs, or student success initiatives?

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Do you have experience with Ellucian Colleague, CRM systems, Power BI, Excel, or similar reporting platforms?

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Do you have knowledge of program evaluation methodologies and student success metrics?

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Are you bilingual in English/Spanish? If yes, be prepared to answer questions in Spanish.

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I acknowledge my application, resume and/or supplemental documents ALL MATCH and provide the same and consistent information; ensuring that beginning and end dates are in the MM/YYYY format and all applicable work experience is listed. Please be advised, if these documents do not match, there will be a delay in the hiring process as employment dates will need to be confirmed and may impact final salary offer.

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Employer Alvin College

Address 3110 Mustang Road

Alvin, Texas, 77511

Phone 281-756-3639

281-756-3722

Website http:www.alvincollege.edu