Senior Manager of Research Data - Center for Leadership Research & Workforce Development

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Senior Manager of Research Data, CLRWD

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager of Research Data and Analysis leads data stewardship, research analysis, and data communication for the JNIWL Center for Leadership Research and Workforce Development, serving as manager for the HerDataTX platform and supporting evidence-based research on women's leadership. While housed within the Center for Leadership Research and Workforce Development, the position serves as the primary research data resource for all three centers of the Institute, supporting a unified research agenda on women's leadership. The position leads ongoing management of HerDataTX, the Center's public-facing data platform, including its datasets, dashboards, and resource database. The position leads data analysis for center research activities and produces key insights and data visualizations to build awareness and engagement with HerDataTX. This role supports the Center's mission to establish TWU as the national leader in women's leadership research.

Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Director, CLRWD

Supervises: Graduate Research Assistants, Temporary Research Personnel

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

Database and Platform Management

• Maintain and update the HerDataTX platform and website, working with the Center Director to ensure monthly research highlights, scholar spotlights, and trend analysis are current and accessible.

• Oversee the HerDataTX Representation Tracker tool for real-time monitoring of women's participation in municipal and county government positions.

• Expand the curated repository of women's leadership resources spanning academic research, industry reports, news coverage, and educational materials.

• Maintain HerDataTX data documentation and recommend platform enhancements as data needs scale, coordinating with university IT or vendors as needed.

Data Analysis and Research Support

• Work with the Center Director and research partners to identify gaps and data-driven insights on women's leadership.

• Manage and support comprehensive data collection and analysis across all Center research areas.

• Manage multiple concurrent data and research initiatives, including timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.

• Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and research compliance across all platforms and databases.

• Support the Center Director in data-driven strategic planning and operational decision-making.

Research Partnerships and Collaboration

• Serve as the primary technical liaison to research partners, establishing data-sharing agreements and facilitating data exchange and platform access with academic, government, and industry organizations.

• Serve as the primary research data resource for all three Institute centers, supporting data collection and analysis, and identifying shared data needs for cross-center collaboration.

• Contribute expertise on the Center's data capabilities to the planning and development of research collaborations, grant proposals, and sponsored research agreements.

Research Dissemination and Communication Support

• Support the development of annual reports and research briefs through data analysis and visualization.

• Create infographics and shareable data visualizations for public audiences to build awareness and engagement with HerDataTX.

• Provide data analysis support for peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

• Translate complex data findings into accessible formats for diverse audiences.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in Social Sciences, Data Analytics, Statistics, Research Methods, Public Policy, Women's Studies, Library and Information Science, or related field required. Doctorate degree preferred. A Bachelor's degree with at least five years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a Master's.

EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated experience in social science research, data analytics, or research management, including database management, statistical software, quantitative analysis, and translating data insights for public audiences.

Experience in women's leadership research and mixed-methods research approaches is a plus. Experience with Airtable or similar relational database platforms is also a plus. Experience in higher education or academic research settings preferred.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Skills in project management.

• Skills in relational database management systems.

• Ability to use data visualization tools and develop dashboards.

• Knowledge of social science research methods.

• Ability to identify meaningful insights into data and communicate findings to non-technical audiences.

• Knowledge of web-based platforms and content management systems.

• Ability to troubleshoot or coordinate data integration issues.

• Knowledge of data security protocols, data quality, and compliance requirements.

• Knowledge of Texas' political and business landscape.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.