Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience with sources of data related to labor market demand, workforce trends, employment outcomes, and related online platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient experience with Microsoft solutions and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Ability to work independently once given a project.
• Experience using online platforms to collect labor market trends and post-graduation outcomes.
• Experience creating reports summarizing labor market trends and related data collected from a variety of sources of data.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of labor market sources of data and data analytic tools, interactive data visualization, online platforms related to labor market analyses.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Office computer systems and productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• University enterprise platforms and applications, including Emburse, DPSS, Perceptive Content, ImageNow, Laserfiche, Canopy, and Adobe Sign
• Multifunction office equipment (e.g., printers, scanners, copiers)
• Telecommunication and virtual meeting tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
• Standard office tools and equipment (e.g., shredder, label maker, binding machine)

Workforce, Outcomes, and Labor Market Analysis

• Collects and analyzes information related to labor market demand, workforce trends, employment outcomes, earnings, educational pathways, marketable skills, and related indicators of the need, demand, and impact of academic programs including degrees, certificates, and microcredentials.
• Utilizes labor market intelligence platforms (e.g. Lightcast), federal and state datasets, former student information, and other internal and external data sources to develop reports and analyses.
• Researches emerging trends related to workforce readiness, career outcomes, higher education accountability, and post-graduation success

Educational Analytics and Decision Support

• Develops analyses, summaries, and recommendations that support the evaluation of academic programs, microcredentials, certificates, and/or other educational offerings.
• Assists in the evaluation of academic program relevance, workforce alignment, and educational impact using quantitative and qualitative data.
• Supports the development of institution-level reports and resources related to educational outcomes, workforce alignment, and educational effectiveness.
• Contributes to office efforts to promote consistent use of workforce and outcomes information through participation in the Research Team as appropriate.

Reporting, Resource Development, and Communication

• • Prepares summaries, briefing materials, and reports for campus stakeholders, committees, and leadership.
• • Assists in communicating findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• • Creates reports, dashboards, visualizations, presentations, and other communication tools that translate complex information into accessible and actionable formats.
• • Develops and maintains resource materials, guidance documents, and other materials related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• • Maintains organized records, resources, and supporting documentation to promote consistency, transparency, and continuity across projects.

Academic Planning and Assessment Integration

• Serves as the primary technical point of contact for online platforms used to support the development and implementation of microcredentials (e.g., Lightcast, Accredible).
• Creates annual reports highlighting the development, reach, completions, and impact of microcredentials designed for students in collaboration with colleagues in APIE.
• Helps identify where workforce and outcomes evidence can identify priorities and inform continuous improvement for microcredential offerings.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Who We Are

Academic Planning & Institutional Effectiveness (APIE), within the Division of Academic Affairs, advances academic quality and student success through collaboration, insight, and an emphasis on data-informed continuous improvement. Our team partners with faculty, academic programs, departments, and colleges/schools to develop and strengthen courses and academic credentials, guide program proposals and reviews, support meaningful assessment, and ensure accreditation compliance. Likewise, we support units across the Division of Academic Affairs by evaluating the effectiveness and impact of services and resources provided to students and identifying student populations benefiting the most from resources designed to foster their success. By turning evidence into action, APIE helps the university create high-value learning experiences and credentials that serve students, the institution, and employers. Staff members are a part of a collaborative team where their expertise shapes university-wide initiatives and makes a lasting impact on teaching, learning, and student achievement.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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.