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The University of Texas System Administration

JOB DESCRIPTION
Revised Date:  March 1, 2002
Job Title Research Analyst
Job Code Number 4008
FLSA Category Non-Exempt
Job Purpose To monitor committee hearings, track legislation, maintain a legislative database, and assist in the management of daily departmental operations in the Office of Governmental Relations.
Education and experience required including training, registration, and licensure. Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience in performing research in a field related to the work performed, and/or analyzing data and preparing reports.
Supervision provided to others. No.

Job Functions

Number

Description

1.

 Maintain a bill tracking and bill analyses database through the ATLAS (Automated Tracking of Legislative Analyses Service) system. 

2.

 Act as liaison between Governmental Relations and System components.  Responsible for setting up the training, scheduling meetings, and other activities related to legislative tracking.

3.

 Utilize the Internet for legislative information and monitor legislative committees.

4.

 Prepare and proof correspondence and other documents.

5.

 Prepare reports, presentations and booklets for distribution to the governing bodies of the U. T. System and to officials and staff of the legislative branches of government.
6. Assist in the preparation of letters, reports, charts and presentations and maintain orderly files.
7. Perform other functions as required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed
by the employee occupying this position. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties
necessary for the effective operation of the department.  Any qualifications to be considered as
equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Human Resources.

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215.