Perform data quality checks and assist with validation of institutional data.
Help identify and document inconsistencies or data integrity issues
Support basic data cleanup, formatting, and organization tasks
Metadata & Documentation
Update and maintain the university's data dictionary and metadata repositories
Document data definitions, reporting rules, and system workflows
Assist in standardizing terminology across departments
Governance Support
Assist in the coordination of Data Stewardship and data governance meetings
Prepare meeting agendas, notes, follow-up items, and presentations
Help maintain project trackers, issue logs, and documentation repositories
Reporting & Analysis
Support staff in preparing data reports and dashboards.
Conduct simple data analysis using Excel, Google Sheets, or visualization tools.
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA
Preferred Education and Experience:
Interest or coursework in data science, IT, business, information systems, or related fields .
Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus .
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
N/A
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, or R is helpful but not required.
Job Posting Close Date:
Until filled.
Required Attachments:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
Background Check Requirements:
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Additional Information
Job Title
Graduate Assistant Non-Teaching | Institutional Research and Data Analysis
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Institutional Research
Proposed Minimum Salary
$18.00 hourly
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Graduate Assistant
Job Description
The Graduate Assistant supports the Data Governance Office by helping maintain data quality, documentation, and compliance processes for university data systems. This role is ideal for students interested in data analytics, information management, IT, or higher-education administration.
Tamus · Prairie View, TX