Data Visualization Lead
Data Visualization Lead
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title Data Visualization Lead
Role Title Policy Planning Specialist I
Role Code 19131-FP
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 04
Position Number 28000385
Agency Northern VA Community College
Division NV280-VP Institutional Advancement
Work Location Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range $70,000 - $80,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule
Regular. Monday -Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
General Description:
The Data Visualization Lead is responsible for extracting, transforming, loading, visualizing, and analyzing institutional and labor market data to drive institutional effectiveness, planning, accreditation, and student success, primarily using Tableau business intelligence products. This includes managing the Tableau Server, working with other data programmers, research analysts, data coaches, and leadership in NOVA’s Office of Institutional Research to develop, customize, and automate data dashboards, interactive data visualizations, infographics, and other presentations or reports that effectively meet common stakeholder’s data and intelligence needs. This is a mid-level position.
Duties and Tasks:
The Data Visualization Lead is responsible for performing all aspects of the data visualization process from concept and prototype, to design, launch, upkeep, and improvement. This includes navigating, connecting to, and extracting data from college data warehouses, as well as public data sources, using a combination of custom SQL queries and public APIs.
The Data Visualization Lead designs and deploys public or internal dashboards/data solutions using Tableau Desktop and Tableau Server (and any other necessary data tools), depending on the identified data users and purpose.
Once deployed, they maintain and optimize these existing resources, troubleshooting any end-user challenges, as well as using techniques for creative and effective visualization to make improvements/refinements as needed.
Additional responsibilities can include consulting/collaborating with other Tableau and data users across the College as a subject-matter expert; evaluating and testing software applications; and advising analysts and leadership on fruitful new lines of inquiry and analysis.
The Data Visualization Lead should also work to identify self-training and professional development opportunities that will increase his/her capacity and job performance, including awareness of ongoing developments in the field of higher education data analysis and research.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSA’s:
Ability to analyze user requirements and build dashboards, reports, or other BI applications according to specifications
Able to work closely with researchers and other developers to respond to and evaluate ad hoc requests for data, research projects and studies
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, programming in SAS (or knowledge of a similar statistical programming language/software such as SPSS, Stata, R, etc.)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
Highly detail-oriented
Ability to educate and train end users
Willing to work in a highly collaborative environment, managing multiple competing priorities and assignments
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community, as well as to integrate considerations of diversity, equity, and inclusion into data analysis and reporting
Ability to self-start and consistently work independently with minimum assistance
Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical customers
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, statistics, computer science, or a related field; or a combination of education, training, and experience
Significant experience using Tableau products including Tableau Desktop, Tableau Online, Tableau Public, Tableau Server, Prep Builder, SQL, and MS Office Suite
Some experience with Tableau Server administration, configuration, maintenance, and security.
Proficiency in managing large data sets using SQL programming language
Some experience with enterprise scale databases and environments such Oracle (specifically, PeopleSoft)
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Some experience with higher education, institutional research and/or academic assessment, including working knowledge of higher education data systems and metrics
Some experience with Salesforce and Tableau integration (Connect Tableau to Salesforce)
Graphic design experience and knowledge, including experience in Adobe Creative Suite a plus
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
No travel required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number CLS_2172P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 05/09/2023
Job Close Date 05/23/2023
Open Until Filled No
Agency Website www.nvcc.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers. At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/61007